I love (and also hate) the mind of an eight year old. Just yesterday morning L2 struck up a random conversation, like he normally does. Recent topics have surrounded around the fact that I got pulled over for speeding with both boys in the car. Leading to questions like, “Mom, can you get arrested for […]
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Silver White Winters
Well, it’s just about a month out from Christmas, and I am finally climbing out of the what-day-is-it fog. I know, it’s really saying something. Our family had an amazing Christmas break, packed with a ton of fun and social events, we all kinda crashed and burned this weekend. For the first time in over […]
A Few of My Favorite Christmas Things 3
Merry Christmas Eve, Friends. Hard to believe it’s here. All day yesterday LT kept saying, “Mom, I can’t believe it’s Christmas Eve Eve.” Such excitement, while I ran thru the list of things that needed to be accomplished, I could have a used a few more days, but his joy filled my heart. Somehow, we […]
A Few of My Favorite Christmas Things 2
It was just three days ago I wrote about peace in my heart. The lasted about the time it took me to write it. Guys, it’s stressful, but I am not giving up. The Soundtrack It was just the reminder I needed. The DecorI love a good Santa, and boy do I have a collection. […]
A Few of My Favorite Christmas Things
Are we relaxed? And enjoying the season? And just taking care of ourselves, and reflecting on the birth of Christ? Or are we running around like a bunch of chickens with our heads cut off and asking ourselves why are we doing this? It’s the most wonderful, complicated time of the year. At the end […]
Almond Joy Ice Cream Sandwiches
Happy Halloween! In honor of the 8 million treats already headed your way today, I give you, possibly the most decadent treat to date. As you know, I spent part of my summer working on ice cream recipes. God bless my family because they all got on the flavor train, which was really great because […]
Main Street Finds Vol 2.
Guys. It’s Main Street”S time of the year. The Harvest Events and that low lying buzz of the holidays on our minds. Last week the boys and I had a blast bouncing all over Main Street with the pups dressed up for Halloween and the bands playing at The Wine Bin, and we just enjoyed […]
Main Street Finds Vol. 1
Did you know….15,621,419 Americans are currently owner-managers of a small business? Guess what? I didn’t either. Chef and I are two of them, and my business neighbors and friends make a whole bunch of the rest of the 15.6 mil. I spend a lot of time on Main Street. Not just working, but playing, and […]
Coffee Ice Cream
Friday! Ice Cream! And this flavor, you can definitely serve for breakfast. To start, whisk the milk, cream and sugar, and add the whole bean coffee. Now, this is the real deal, you can use decaf beans and decaf instant coffee, so you can eat this after 9am. Or you can just be adventurous and […]
Pumpkin Smoothie
October 1st friends, and pumpkin season has arrived! My L2 loves a pumpkin smoothie for breakfast anytime of the year, but I only make them in the fall, and this week, he can have them everyday if he wants. These also make a great afternoon snack, dessert, and when protein powder is added can be […]