Four years ago as my husband and I were nearing our first wedding anniversary and preparing to become parents, I added a mix of frozen vegetables to a box of Pasta Roni. A little taken aback, I think my husband … Continue reading
When I was growing up, my mom dreaded the 5 o’clock “What’s for dinner?” whine at least as much as I do now. So at some point after she began working full-time, she instituted Mom’s night off (AKA pizza night). … Continue reading
This fork-using, big chair-sitting (sans booster seat) peanut turns 18 months today! We couldn’t be more proud, and neither could she.
My parents must have suspected when I was growing up. There was something different about me. The thing is, I didn’t have a word for it. I was in high school before I ever heard the term, and it was … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what a previous version of yourself would think of who you’ve become? Or have you ever tried to revive a piece of your former self? What did I do before I had kids, a dog, a … Continue reading
I’m somewhat of a minimalist, and enjoy the idea of using up the last of my cupboard contents before heading to the store. But I also dislike sitting down once a week to meal plan. A lot. If I can … Continue reading
Dry Mix (Whisk together and store in air tight container) 4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt Prepare (8 to 10 pancakes) 1 cup of dry mix 1 cup of milk … Continue reading
If you like cinnamon and sugar, you’ll love this Amish Friendship Bread (raisins optional). I felt really “grown up” (let’s pretend my brain didn’t think OLD) when a coworker offered me a starter earlier this month. But I thought it … Continue reading
The day before my youngest’s first birthday party last November, I stayed up until nearly 3 a.m. — which thanks to Daylight Savings, was really just 2 a.m. Moral of the story: Before making eggs “room temperature” for a recipe, … Continue reading
Our first purchase of the New Year.
