Fun Friday Favorites….BLT Dip recipe, fashion, and Valentine’s Day

Hello friends, Before I begin this post, I know our hearts are so heavy with the tragedy that took place in our nation. My prayers are with the families and community of Parkland, Florida. I pray for God to help the families, the community and our nation and I pray God will protect our children, the ...

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 ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Puppy Chow (THE recipe) and gold jewelry…it’s the “IN” thing

You know what's more fun than getting dental work done? About anything. You see, I had some dental work done yesterday and I feel that I'm reaching some mid-age crisis as I am in need of a crown. And not the pretty, sparkly kind that I would enjoy wearing upon my head. NO. The tooth ...

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 ...

Well, hello National Pumpkin Day! A few pumpkin favorites…

I had no idea that today is National Pumpkin Day. Yesterday, while shopping at Barnes & Noble (or as Maxim calls it...Barnes & Nobo), I received this coupon, making me aware of this great day... WELL. Since it's National Pumpkin Day, I felt it was necessary to highlight some of my favorite pumpkin things. Weekend Recap ...

Freezing corn, cute kittens, and a near crisis…

Well.  Sometimes.  Just SOMETIMES...I overreact.  You all.  Listen.  If you had the traumatic incident that I had yesterday while freezing corn, you would have reacted the SAME WAY.  I'm almost sure of it.  Ummmmm...okay.  Maybe YOU wouldn't have reacted like I did, but I can't help it that weird things happen to me.  AND that ...