Peanut Butter Fudge Cake

Well, how is that for an entry back into the blogging world? No "hello". No "Sorry I've been gone from here for so long". Just bam...a recipe. Nothing gets me excited like food, so I thought that would be an easy segue from being gone from the blog for so long. Food. It always brings people ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Fall fashion and yes…Kickapoo Krunch Bars. THE RECIPE!

Well, hello FRIDAY!! Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE Fridays??? I heart them. It's been a goofy week with the holiday on Monday and kids not having school on Tuesday. And I'm back to subbing at the boys' schools. Not to mention practices, meetings, and a football scrimmage. Busy BUT. I couldn't forget about ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Birthday Week, lemon cake, and my book update

If this hasn't been a super busy week, then I don't know what to say. You all. This springtime busyness has me going nonstop. Bob Seger was right...we were running' against the wind. All. Week. Long. Running against the wind. It might be a busy week, but there's always time for some Fun Friday Favorites!   Women's Brunch ...

Graveyard Bars recipe and Grandma Helen’s Fall Party

Sunday night through yesterday, we were up to our necks in the stomach bug and not feeling well around here. Not this mama, but Maxim and Hubby and then, Nate felt under-the-weather yesterday. So, the boys and I stayed home and watched a good amount of t.v. in pajamas. Here's to hoping we are over that ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Random favorites of the week

You have no idea how distraught I am.  Last night, we ran to two practices, then came home for baths, bedtime snacks, and after three loads of laundry, I was ready to sit down to watch the Season 2 finale of The Blacklist.  I had my little treat and water and a cozy blanket.  Ahhhhh...quiet time ...

Over buying hot dog buns and the Rice Krispie shortage

You know what's interesting?  That EVERY SINGLE GAS STATION within an eight mile radius of me does not stock Rice Krispies.  I know.  Real world problems. Before I share about my Scotch-a-roo problems, I should talk about our supper.  In honor of Cinco De Mayo yesterday, we were going to have tacos for supper.  Because we ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Family fun, grilling, and some tasty cookies

This week, I've been busy spinning as many plates in the air as I possibly can.  Otherwise known as, juggling all sorts of life events and responsibilities without letting these so called plates come crashing to the ground.  By no means am I bragging, but I only had one meltdown this week where my dear ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Surprise Cake recipe, spring fashion, and my favorite book

It's been a busy week and my apologies for only posting twice.  Track practice, football practice, meetings, writing my book, and Nate's music program kept us running nonstop. But I'm ready to share some Fun Friday Favorites.  You are going to LOVE this amazing recipe I'm about to share.  And the spring fashion I'm highlighting is ...

Fun Friday Favorites: All kinds of Easter goodness and an easy recipe

Today's Fun Friday Favorites are all about Easter. I'll highlight some Easter fashion because everyone loves a new outfit for Easter Sunday.  And I want to share a few tunes that are just lovely in honor of one of the most important holidays coming upon us.  Also, in honor of Resurrection Sunday, I'll share with you an ...

Weekend Recap: It’s your birthday. We gonna party like it’s your birthday.

You know what's better than celebrating your birthday?  Celebrating the birthday of someone you love sooo much because she is 93.  Yes, my mom's mom, Grandma Helen, turned 93 on Saturday and the family got together to give her a big birthday party. The festivities started when Hubby, the boys, and I went down to my ...