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Dear Taco Bell, I love you from the depths of my soul. But I know you clog my arteries, and for that, I feel guilty. I remember the first time I met you like it was yesterday...I was in third grade and we were on our way to my friend's sister's volleyball game. Her mom went through the drive … Continue Reading..
Who doesn't like the different variations of enchiladas you can make? One of my favorites when I'm feeling like yummy comfort food are these simple chicken and ranch enchiladas. Here's the recipe: INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked chicken (I use 4 boneless, skinless breasts) 1 tall sour cream … Continue Reading..
Not a day goes by when I don't thank my lucky stars for meeting my husband -- the one I believe (and hope!) I will be with for the rest of my life. Yet, it's crazy to reflect on how polar opposite we are on many levels. Here are some examples: I love sushi and trying different types of foods. … Continue Reading..
"An understanding heart is everything in a teacher, and cannot be esteemed highly enough. One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feeling. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the … Continue Reading..
It has been almost one year exactly since I quit my full-time job at a PR firm to stay home with the little one. While on maternity leave, staying home didn't even cross my mind once. I looked forward to the return to work and to what I thought would be normalcy. Just a few weeks into our … Continue Reading..
The princess craze is something that has taken America by storm. While I'm all for Disney and imagination and fantasy, I also struggle as a mom who wants my daughter to be a realist, too. After having a very hard time trying to find toddler bedding for my little gal that isn't princess-related (or … Continue Reading..
Sometimes I fantasize about inventing something. Then I'm hit with the reality of how difficult it is to really do. Regardless, it's OK to pretend, right? I'd like to think that if moms ruled the world, these are some of the inventions we would have already created: 1. A babysitter service for … Continue Reading..
One of the prompts from Mama Kat's this week was to write a post including one favorite blog from each month of the past year. Since I didn't start blogging until April, I will start there. Here's my personal favorites from the year: April: My Birth Story - Because who doesn't love to read about … Continue Reading..