It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
I cannot believe it has officially been one entire year of blogging. I secretly hoped I would make it six months and not run out of things to say...Now, I think I could probably make it six years with all the ideas I have - just very little time to get them all written! It has been an amazing … Continue Reading..
I have a confession: I actually enjoy cleaning. I know! Crazy. But if I'm alone in the house (it sometimes happens) and I have the perfect iPod mix playing, I really don't mind it. Being pregnant, I'm generally exhausted after, but I just sleep more soundly knowing I will wake up to a clean … Continue Reading..
What is more neighborly and fun than a classic lemonade stand? While fun may be the #1 priority for many kids, there are so many additional lessons children can take away from running their own stand: Money/budgeting problem solving, business skills, customer service, public relations/advertising … Continue Reading..
I don't know about you all, but I LOVE cheesecake, but I'm not always a fan of the store/restaurant bought kinds because they are always way too sweet and rich. To combat this, my great grandpa created a recipe that was simple and doesn't taste quite as sweet and doesn't require cream cheese like … Continue Reading..
One concern I had when I started staying home with my little munchkin was she wouldn't get the socialization she would need and that most kids received from daycare. So instead, I try to plan a few fun adventures during the week with the hopes of keeping her social and in turn, tiring her out so … Continue Reading..
We're in the midst of the Lenten season and this means a food restriction for us Catholics: No meat on Fridays. I've shared a few yummy meatless meal recipes like cheesy tuna pie, the best ever tuna casserole and more, but there is one that may take the cake as one of our family's favorite: baked … Continue Reading..
I'm sure you all have that one recipe that reminds you of a memory, right? Well, I have one that reminds me of my husband. One of our first dates was to one of my favorite chain restaurants - Red Lobster. It was one of my first times ordering crab legs and we laughed so much because it took me … Continue Reading..
You know how I said the other day I need to take better care of myself? Well, I've done a pretty great job at it during the past few days, and Saturday provided me with the icing on the cake: I got spoiled and was able to enjoy a fabulous treat -- a facial. The only other time I had a facial, it … Continue Reading..