I'm going to tell you a little story. I need you however, to sit down and brace yourself as this story will shock you, horrify you, and leave you in complete and utter amazement. I have a brand new (albeit 2 years old now) KitchenAid Stand Mixer sitting in an unopened box in my garage... It's been there for yes, 2 years... And yes, I had to buy it because I absolutely had to … [Read more...]
Little Ladybug Bento Lunch
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...]
2014 Buick Enclave – Not your Grandma’s ride!
Much like a "forever home" I secretly envisioned myself driving my 2007 Dodge Charger until I passed it down to my son once he got his drivers license. Sure, my car would be 17 years old by then, and not nearly as cool as I once believed it to be, but it was my dream car - the first car that I had purchased all on my own and I was in love. While the love for my car never … [Read more...]