Does anyone else out there have a Ninja blender and food processor? I bought one four years ago and never used it until we started eating better. Now I use it at least twice a day!! One of the best uses I have found for it is to grind up veggies and fruit – and that […]
Target! Listen Up….
Target….yes, you, Target the Corporation. I like you. On some days I may even love you. But for the love of all that is shopping, please pull your heads out of your rears and listen to me. A shopper. A mother. A Target Debit Card holder. I read this article while drinking my coffee this […]
Vera Bradley 50% off Sale Items!
I love the beautiful patterns of Vera Bradley and this is the perfect time to stock up on some of your favorites! 50% off Sale Items! Valid 5/16-5/17 This pattern is called Paisley in Paradise and it’s one of my favorites. This style is their “Weekender” with a large center opening and extra pockets us organizers […]
Healthy Kid Friendly Meatballs
Tonight I am making meatballs using ricotta cheese. Ricotta has many benefits such as a whopping 14 grams of protein and 6 grams of good carbs in a half cup serving of the fat free variety. I cut the recipe in half to make twelve 1 1/2 inch meatballs and added in some mushrooms to the […]
Let’s Talk About Cat Urine…..
As a cat lover we always tend to talk about the wonderful side of these crazy animals but there is another side that needs to be addressed also. Cat Urine. It is not pleasant and when you smell it the only thing you want to do is find a way to get rid of it. […]
Our Boys….
We celebrated Shadow’s 4th birthday yesterday by making Orioles hotdogs and cupcakes. I took some pictures of the boys helping me in the kitchen and while their a little blurry – because the boys were laughing so hard they literally peed their pants – they show the love they have for each other. Apparently Gavin […]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Disney Store Free Shipping!
Update: The movie was awesome!!! A little long – 3 hours with previews and waiting until the very last credit rolled because of the extra scenes – but totally worth it!! The boys and the moms loved it 🙂 I LOVE Free shipping so when I see a Free shipping offer I love to pass […]
The Challenges of the Healthy Life
I love to eat. I love to research Amish recipes and make these full fat dishes that taste so good and feel like a warm hug when they hit your belly. The problem is, I’ve made too many of these warm hugs and while my bariatric surgery keeps my weight down, I still want to […]
Family Command Center Project BEFORE and AFTER
We created a family command center a couple of years ago and loved having a place where our family could connect. We had a calendar, cork board, photos, an “A” to signify our last name and a place for folders. I noticed last month that we had stopped updating everything about two months ago. I took […]
Monte Cristo Ring Recipe
It’s been awhile….I needed a break….but now I’m back and ready to blog about life again 🙂 Gavin is turning 8 next week and we decided it’s time to teach him responsibility – for himself, for us and for his things. I found a wonderful chore chart idea here and we will start using it […]