Month January 2010

Snack Happy

Since I lived off of chocolate over the holidays, I am turning over a new leaf with some healthy snacks around the house. The kids need them too… after school snacks.   Here’s a few we’ve all enjoyed lately: Edamame:  I…

One Shelf at a Time

What is it about the new year that makes you want to deep clean?  I can’t wait to get the messiest and most frustrating parts of my house clean and organized. I decided I needed to approach it like eating…

Baby Isaac’s Car Seat Cover

Our family was blessed with a new baby nephew this past November.  He is the sweetest thing, you just want to kiss his chubby little cheeks.  But being a bad (or busy) Auntie, I am just getting around to finishing…

D’s Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup

This month I am trying to hard to loose weight and get in shape.  (Ask me how it’s going in a week or two, when I hopefully won’t need Advil for my sore muscles anymore.)  Yep, I’m exercising…  and trying…

A Clean Refrigerator

After a few months of being way too busy, my refrigerator was downright scary.  I definitely had few science experiments tucked in the back!  I could hardly wait to have some time to dig in and get it cleaned out.…

The Holidays go out with a Bang

The last official day of our holiday was Sunday.  We had so much fun, it was hard to see it come to end.  We played games, saw movies, went snowshoeing and owling (no owls, but it was still wonderful), and…

Waste Not: Ham Bone and Beans

“Waste Not, Want Not” That is what ham bone and beans is all about. I love recipes that have a “make it do” quality… when the results are delicious.  Ham Bone and Beans is one of those recipes.  I love…

Welcome 2010

The girls and I are making Pinecone Elves today… They seem like a sweet way to welcome in the New Year.  And thank heaven for a day with nothing to do but what we want.  Happy New Year and Welcome…