My family and I are huge fans of Mexican Food! Yum! So, I was super excited to discover a fun foodie-blog, Married To A Mexican. Tina makes it so easy for all of us gringos to learn how to make some really good, authentic Mexican dishes. She’s shared a fun, kid-friendly recipe on our blog […]
Archives for October 2009
~ Children Deserve Respect Too ~
“Respect your children.” That’s not something you hear every day! But, it’s something I have been thinking a lot about lately. You know the common saying, “treat others the way you want to be treated”? It applies to more than just our friends, our siblings, our parents, our neighbors, and random strangers…it applies to our […]
October is Breast Health Month- Think Pink
October is breast cancer awareness month. Here are some ways to lower your risk and protect yourself… Clinical breast exams are as important as mammograms. *How to train for a mammogram Mammograms starting at age 40 are crucial (get them earlier if your family has a history of the disease) but if your breasts are […]
October Giveaway Winners!!
AE Scrapbooking – Lindsay “Paint Me a Picture” Elephannie – James & Summer Stranded Treasures – Matilda Lucille Simply Sweet Baby Cakes – Just DanDee Scandeez – Janelle Beenfield Plum Tree Studio – The Sohms Create By RET – Shortcake & Company Regal Cottage Kids – Krystal “Our Crazy Bunch” The Big Blue Bead – […]
Restaurant taste, in your own kitchen! (she: Shandra)
One of my favorite hobbies is to go to a restaurant, find a meal I LOVE, and then come home and play around with the ingredients until I can get my meal to taste just like the restaurant..or, even better! One of my all-time favorite meals at Outback Steakhouse is their Alice Spring Chicken. The […]
Halloween Games, Decor, & Party Ideas!
It’s not too late to throw together a Halloween Party! At my house, every year, we throw a party (more like an “open house”) on Halloween night. It’s a blast! Everyone…I mean, EVERYONE dresses up and there is gobs of food, creepy music, prizes, socializing, and tons of fun! My kids SO look forward to […]
October Giveaway! 10 Sellers & 10 Winners ~ Just Leave A Comment & You’re Entered! ~
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED ~ THANKS FOR PLAYING! THE DISCOUNTS REMAIN VALID UNTIL THEIR EXPIRATION DATE. Happy October, Everyone! Jessica rounded up 10 amazing shops for you…which means…10 winners! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment! Of course, we always let you earn a couple bonus entries… Entry #1 – […]
Making Math Fun!?! (she: Rachel)
Howdy! My name is Rachel, sister of Jessica and cousin of Mariel. I’m now a diligent follower of this wonderful blog, but I must say, until the last couple of months, blogs just weren’t my thing. But, oh, how life has changed. I’ve been married almost 6 years to my wonderful husband, Andy, and just […]
5 Fun Collections For Kids (Or Yourself)!
I have always been a pack-rat. Anything I have, I want LOTS of it: shoes, cookbooks, music, jewelry, lounge pants, movies, holiday decor, etc. So, I like to pass on my love for collecting (hording?) to my kids. There are tons and tons of ideas for thing to collect, but here are several that I […]
Ham & Potato Soup
I found this recipe for Ham & Potato Soup online a while back, got great reviews and I had to try it! It’s so simple and really good! We love having this with breadsticks and salad! You need 3 1/2 cups diced, peeled potatoes, 1/3 cup celery, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion (I hate onions, […]
My Top 10 Albums Of All Time!
Are you as nerdy as me? I find myself regularly imagining that I’m stuck on a deserted island…what food would I want, what books would I read over and over again, what would I wear (just teasin’), what music would I want to listen to…just ask, and I ALREADY KNOW my answers! I’ve thought it […]
Tortellini Soup
I must be on a tortellini kick lately, since my last recipe used it also. Hey it was in the freezer! Anywho, I LOVE making soups and now that it’s fall you will be seeing quite a few from me. I like making this one because it’s tasty and you dump and cook. Easy peasy. […]