The smallest kid loves ladybugs, and apparently they love her too as it's not uncommon for them to land on her often, and in the most random of situations. In fact, we were in the car, stopped at a red light once and one few right in the open window and landed on her! Not sure if this is some kind of good luck charm or omen, but the kid has a way with ladybugs! So today's … [Read more...]
Mini Sammie Bento Lunch
Today is supposed to be a big day in my house... The first day back to school. Parents everywhere are rejoicing at the thoughts of reading the morning newspaper, finishing their hot cups of coffee, peeing alone, and silence... Oh the silence of the front door slamming shut behind the kids that are happily bustling off to school. Not only does today mark the first day of … [Read more...]
Beat the heat and get out of the kitchen
I absolutely love summer, and out of sheer fear of winter rearing it's ugly head early, you will never catch me complaining about the heat. That said, right now it is hot, hot, hot! Multiply that by at least 42 and you have the temperature inside my house. Needless to say, the last thing I feel like doing after a long day at work is cooking, and further heating up my house. We … [Read more...]
What came first? The Chicken or the Egg?
Some argue the chicken came first... Others argue it was the egg... But really, does it matter? Everybody wins with this bento lunch, incorporating both the chicken, and the egg at the same time! Today's bento lunch consists of chicken wings grilled in my T-Fal OptiGrill, peanut butter filled pretzels, roast baby potatoes, skewers of pineapple, cheese, a cookie, and a hard … [Read more...]
Sunday Confessional : Coffee Makes Me a Better Mom
There is no denying that I love my coffee. Give it to me hot, Give it to me cold, Blended, Shaken, Stirred, or Straight up. So long as it's in my cup, I'm a happy momma! My Keurig and I are best friends, however, while I love my coffee, I can be a little flighty in my brew preference, never really knowing which roast is right for me. That was until I completed my Coffee … [Read more...]
