Happy New Year – and where the heck have I been?

Where have I been?  I don't even have a good answer! I wish I had some fabulous story like I was whisked aways for a two month journey through Europe ... but I must be honest, it has been nothing like that!  Work has been busy, family life has been busy and I have been … Continue reading Happy New Year – and where the heck have I been?

Halloween Party!

We had a great time hosting a Halloween party for Olivia and her friends this weekend.  You know I love a good party - and I love Halloween!  It has always been one of my favorite holidays.  I hope by having fun get togethers for Halloween that Olivia will grow to love this holiday too. … Continue reading Halloween Party!

My Friday Favorites 08.30.13

 Happy Friday everyone and happy last weekend of summer.  I hope whatever plans you have for this long weekend will be relaxing and peaceful before the air starts to cool, the coffee turns pumpkin flavored, and the kids get on the school buses! Here are all the things I am loving this week! On TV … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 08.30.13

Helpful Hump-day Hints 08.14.13

Believe it or not there are only two more weekends until Labor Day weekend. This makes me sad! I love summer. Everything seems to slow down and it gives you time to just relax. Fall is a season I love too though, and to make lemonade out of lemons it is also nice to get … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 08.14.13

My Friday Favorites 08.09.13

 Happy Friday everyone! I took today off from work so my weekend started last night - BUT some of you only have a few hours left! My faithful readers know I love the weekends, a chance to step away from the grind, spend time with family (or get some precious "me" time.)  I also love recapping … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 08.09.13

Summertime Binder for Barbeque Recipes

This whole idea started when I was flipping through All You magazine and saw this article entitled How to be a Great Griller.  I decided to pull it out for my sister who we visit for 4th of July.  She has always been the griller in our family.  As each summer issue hit my mailbox, … Continue reading Summertime Binder for Barbeque Recipes

My Friday Favorites 05/24/13

Happy Friday everyone - here are My Friday Favorites - Memorial Day edition! The official start to summer is here. On TV - Congrats to Kellie Pickler for winning DWTS... we all know what the end of DWTS means... The Bachelor/ Bachelorette is back next week! Here's hoping Desiree will find the love of her … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 05/24/13

Passover Present

I was reading an article online and it mentioned the haggadah.  I was pretty sure that this was the book used at Passover seders, but wasn't 100% sure, so I googled it.  When I did , a picture came up of New American Haggadah by Jonathan Safran Foer.  What an amazing coincidence, since he is … Continue reading Passover Present

My Friday Favorites 03/29/13

Hi everyone - Happy Friday!  I hope you all have a fabulous weekend and enjoy time with family and friends.  For those of you celebrating - whether Easter or Passover - I wish peace and happiness to all. Here are all my favorite things from the past seven days: On TV- many good shows this … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 03/29/13