Source Guest Post Tip 1- Get People to Bring Food – Lots of Food Food is a very important element of any BBQ, some say the most important, and I tend to agree. Make sure you mention on any invitation that guests should bring something to ‘throw on the BBQ’Read More →
The other day I cooked a crock pot full of pinto beans. I haven't cooked pinto beans in ages, and I knew I wanted some to fix refried beans with for Cinco de Mayo. And refried beans are so much better made fresh from pinto beans than from a can,Read More →
I don't know about you, but I love throwing parties in the summer. Whether it's an impromptu kid's party, a bar-b-que, or a big Fourth of July bash, I enjoy a party durning the warm weather months. I enjoy the outdoors, and it's a plus that you can keep everyoneRead More →
Image Source I was never much of a baker until after having my son. Over the last 7 years or so, I find myself doing a lot of baking. I love to eat breads, muffins, brownies, cakes… okay, you see where I'm going. I've always loved eating baked goods, justRead More →
Image Source I'm a big tea drinker, and an even bigger coffee drinker. And my hubby and son are more juice drinkers. So while I was adding cinnamon to my coffee this morning, I thought I'd share some of my beverage related tips I've found helpful and hope you do,Read More →
I don't have a little one anymore, but if you're a mom (or dad), you've probably had from time to time, a baby that just couldn't, or wouldn't sleep. Check out this video where moms share their tips on getting their babies to sleep: I'd love to hear some ofRead More →
I've recently talked about my fears of identity theft. It's one of the most frightening things financially that can happen to a person, in my opinion. Talk about a headache. The time and frustration to clear your name (a crime can be committed while impersonating you), not to mention howRead More →
Where do I start? Okay, maybe I'll just put this off to later. If this is the mental conversation you have with yourself when it comes to your kid's playroom… join the crowd! Do you find your children's playroom is just too overwhelming to deal with? Or the never-ending cleaning,Read More →
That busy homemakers-slash-career women like yours truly are called WAHMs (work at home moms) is no coincidence. “Wham!” is definitely that onomatopoeic sound I feel like creating whenever I want to butt my head against our living room wall due to frazzled nerves. anxiety- I have an active five yearRead More →
Soccer practice, track meets, dance class, day camps, school… shew, are you tired, yet? I know I am. I'm sure this sounds familiar if you're a parent. And the more kids you have, the busier you are. We parents are merely glorified chauffeurs. An unpaid taxi service. Between work, errands,Read More →