This past weekend I spent the unofficial beginning of summer at the Jersey Shore with my family at my parent’s beach house. Each morning my son rode his bike while my daughter pushed her baby doll in a stroller next to him as I pushed our beach cart full of “NeCeSsItiEs” up the block andContinue reading “Teachable Moment”
Monthly Archives: May 2012
{Thank-You For Serving!!}
Hi Suede Sofa Friends! One of my family’s TrAdiTioNs is to kick off our summer by watching the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS that honors the MiLiTaRy men and women who have served our country. It is inspiring, PaTrioTiC, and very moving. So, much so, that last year I was inspired to write a song andContinue reading “{Thank-You For Serving!!}”
Know Your Role
I remember when Doug and I were dating and we had to carry a heavy piece of furniture out to his truck. After we got done I told him “goOd WoRk” and he replied with “kNow YoUr RoLe”! It made me stop and think for a second…we all play a special role in every taskContinue reading “Know Your Role”
Mommy Guilt
Ever feel like you are FaiLiNg as a parent? Chances are your kids would disagree with you. There have been countless times when I have planned an activity that didn’t work out, attempted to bake brownies that came out burnt on the sides and gooey in the middle, or promised to devote uninterrupted time toContinue reading “Mommy Guilt”
{Apple Tarts}
You may have heard the nursery rhyme: “The Queen of HeArTs She made some tarts All on a summer’s day.” Well… This is my version of Apple Tarts!! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Ingredients: 2 Pie Crusts 1 stick of butter {2 tbsp/tart} 12 tbsp. Sugar {3 tbsp/tart} Cinnamon to taste 4 tbsp. flour {1Continue reading “{Apple Tarts}”
{It’s Greek To Me!}
Greek Yogurt! It’s HeAltHy and so versatile. Try giving some of these a try: Plain yogurt is pretty tasteless to me, but if you add a couple of teaspoons of Trivia it will sweeten it up! Or add HoNeY!! Add Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning to it and use as a vegetable dip. Add Hidden Valley Ranch seasoningContinue reading “{It’s Greek To Me!}”
What Gets Me Through
I was given a devotional a few months ago (from a very thoughtful and great friend!) and it has cHanGed my life in so many ways. In case you are needing a spiritual boost, help with calming your anxiety, or a reminder that God has good pLaNs for you (even if you currently don’t believe Him!),Continue reading “What Gets Me Through”
Gardening Money Saver
I love gardening, but buying annuals and potting soil can add up when you hit the cash register. This year to save money on potting soil when planting in large containers, I started filling the empty space at the bottoms with old balls that my kids no longer play with. This worked out beautifully because IContinue reading “Gardening Money Saver”
Easy {And Yummy-licious!} Cornbread
Boy do I love this cornbread recipe!! I got it from my little {6’0} brother who lives half way around the world from me. It is so awesome I knew I had to share!! Easy Cornbread 2 pkgs. Jiffy cornbread mix 3 eggs 1 can cream-style corn 2 T. sugar 1/2 c. oil 8 oz. (1 cup)Continue reading “Easy {And Yummy-licious!} Cornbread”
A Mother’s Love
There are so many moments when I look into my daughter’s eyes and see glimpses of the past where I almost feel like I am looking at myself and am overcome with a feeling of “I’ve seen that face before.” Then there are times when my mind shifts to a place where I wonder whatContinue reading “A Mother’s Love”
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