Paci Fairy

Paci’s, Pacifiers, Binkies, cha-cha’s, all the names for the boys Paci’s over the years. I have a love/hate relationship with them. Love that they comfort them and they slept so well with their paci’s, hated the fact that they needed them and they are 3 1/2 years old!!! The boys, on the other hand, purely […]
Homemade Dishwasher Soap

I found this super simple dishwasher soap recipe when I was blog browsing a week ago. I knew I wanted to try it immediately. What can I say, I am a sucker for homemade, and I love this homemade Laundry detergent, so I thought I would love this, too. Plus, I had most of the ingredients […]
Menu Plan Monday

It’s been a few weeks since I posted my Menu plan, and a nice little break for me. But it’s mostly because I’ve we’ve all been sick. Fighting the never ending summer cold, but finally last friday enough was enough and I went to the doctor and got some meds and I am feeling much […]
Random Thoughts Thursday

A couple of random thoughts on this Thursday Yesterday morning I awoke and found our sweet 13 year old Precious had passed away in her sleep. Truth be told, when we first brought her to our home, over 5 years ago, the vet said she wouldn’t live another 6 months, and every summer I thought […]
Almond Joy Cake


Pin It *If you like recipes like these be sure to stop by my new E-cookbook E-licious and use code CAKES50 to get the book 50% off ,making it only $2.50 for over 45 recipes!* Almost a whole year ago I made this glorious cake for my Granny’s birthday, somehow, between all the shuffle it […]
The Watermelon Chickens….part 2

part 1 Don’t you hate it when you buy a watermelon only to get it home and find out it’s old? I do, but my chickens don’t!! Check out Maisie with her 2nd brood, and 4 adopted chicks. She’s such a good mommy! And those chicks, you think they will be spoiled for life? After […]
4th of July Food Ideas
With the 4th just around the corner, and all these amazing recipes posted from so many great bloggers, I decided to share a few of my favorites. What will you be serving for the 4th? Firecracker Float from Mrs Happy Homemaker Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup S’mores!, from Simple Girl Watermelon, Feta, Red Onion, and Olive […]
Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce

One major perk of blogging, and blogging recipes more specifically, is that just about everyone is willing to share excellent recipes with me. I will just be casually visiting and since everyone who reads my blog knows how much I love to cook, they will share, it’s awesome. Specifically, Cheri, our Museum director and I […]
30 things before 30

Last week I turned 29, and this morning I stumbled across Joy the Bakers, 30 before 30 list, thought it was a genius idea, so I’ve created my own 30 before 30. I have a whole year to complete my list, although some of the items seem a little daunting, but I will *fingers crossed* […]
Continued from Post Molar Pregnancy
Continued from Post Molar Pregnancy ..I struggle as I try to figure out the lesson behind this all. What am I supposed to learn from this? Why did God test me like this? During Pop-po’s funeral services, I was utterly astounded by the love and support from so many that loved my dear Pop-po and us. […]