A few weeks ago, I was delighted to learn that in a monthly pool for Birchbox Book Club, I won the December Book of the Month to review! While I do enjoy reading, and would have loved the chance to review any book, it was even more perfect that this month’s book was a dessert … Read more
Another rainy day today…fortunately, my hubby was home today to make the gloomy day much brighter. We scoped out the ads in the Sunday paper, then Henley made confetti out of them, we went out to lunch, and then I made cookies…finally! At the beginning of December, I received a bag of Hershey’s Kisses via Influenster and … Read more
I cannot believe that Valentine’s Day is this weekend! This year, every holiday has been extra exciting with little Henley around. I can’t wait to share with you her Valentine’s outfit; it is so stinking cute! I know she’s only ten months old, but she is my little love and since Brent works on Valentine’s … Read more
I love Pinterest recipes. Only once or twice have I been let down by a recipe I have made that was a Pinterest find. I think part has to do with that I know what I like and that I like cheesy, buttery, not healthy stuff, ha! So, when I came upon a recipe that … Read more
My birthday was last week…happy birthday to me! I used to love my birthday and make it like, a week long extravaganza. Once, I even claimed all of May to be my birthday month and told my mom I could do what I want all month long. So, when May started off and I felt … Read more
I love our neighbor. Not only is she very nice and offers to take our dog for walks sometimes, but she has a gorgeous nectarine tree that hangs halfway over into our yard. Nectarines are my favorite fruit. I have been watching and waiting for these babies to ripen so I can pick and eat … Read more
I was going to start off this post with something along the lines of “Italian food and Mexican food are my two favorites”, but then I started thinking about barbecue, yummy sandwiches, and the list goes on. So, scratch that…I just love food. Why would I say anything about Italian and Mexican food? Well, today … Read more
Who else out there has a sweet tooth? I sure do. Half the time my breakfast consists of a cup of coffee and a cookie/brownie/insert baked good here. My sandwiches at lunch are always paired with chips and a cookie. I know I have my mom to blame thank for this. She always has some sort … Read more
I had never heard of cherry limeade until a Sonic came to town a few years ago and from then on, I was hooked! Something about it is just so refreshing. So, when I wanted to make popsicles this week, a light went off in my head that flashed: Cherry Limeade Popsicles! Yum! Here’s how … Read more
A few years ago, we went to visit my sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and their first baby girl in Okinawa, Japan. They are both Marines and were stationed there at the time I had no idea what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised to find that Okinawa is a tropical island with clear water and a beautiful … Read more