Between my job, the kids’ activities, and recent family events it has stayed steadily busy in these parts. Here are a few things I have done recently that I recommend. Made these but added applesauce in place of butter and whole wheat flour in place of white and I also added chopped dried apples. They [...]
If I didn’t run a daycare in my home I would probably bake full time. I have a lot of room to improve, but I enjoy the process. I love delivering the goodies to friends, neighbors, etc and seeing the big surprised smile on their face. I love picking out cupcake liners, raffia to tie [...]
Wow! What a week it has been. I have been so tired. What do you all do for that? And don’t tell me you work out regularly because that’s just not going to happen. Not to sound like an anti-workout type person, but I learned a long time ago that me and regular workouts just [...]
When my kids were younger we made a paper chain every year to countdown to Christmas. It was so exciting to see what each chain said… the activity we would get to do. The boys would not go for a paper chain these days, and I understand. Not only do paper chains not work with [...]
Mocha Peanut Butter Frosting 4 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter 4 Tablespoons soft unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar 3 heaping Tablespoons cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 5 Tablespoons heavy cream (more or less, depending on your desired consistency) Mix together the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla. Add the sugar and blend [...]
I’ve been married over 13 years and I’ve read a lot of books about marriage. But the best advice I ever received has come from women that have lived it… that are living it every day. I’ve often read that men don’t want to hear our nagging, complaining, or insecurities. They want a strong woman [...]
We are all aware of Pinterest. We love it. We Pin on it. We stare at other boards in awe and delight. But do you DO anything with all of those clever pins? Here are the pins that have inspired me to DO. Now I need some motivation to get more done… I’ve been spending [...]
