My neighbor gave me a blingy chandelier several months back. I didn’t have any place to put it, so it just kind of got stuck in a corner. Then I needed an easy and inexpensive centerpiece and I immediately knew the chandy would be a great focal point. Here’s how I took a chandelier and flowers […]
Archives for July 2014
Cute Chevron designs on Listerine bottles.
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Listerine for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Every morning, I get up and I grab my bottle of Listerine. I wear my Invisalign trays all night long and in the morning, the best thing to do is give 'em a quick rinse. Even […]
Saving steps in the kitchen using frozen food.
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’re a regular reader, you know that we have 4 boys, and that I like to cook for everyone. We’ve been big fans of family meals, with […]
Sunday Rewind: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Cheesecake
Ever have one of those perfect recipes? You can make it in advance (if you want to) and serve it to a crowd (if you want to) or make individual servings and freeze some for later (if you want to)… oh yes, and it’s totally delicious. Do you have one of those great, go-to recipes? […]
Linguine with Clam Sauce – A family favorite.
I thought I’d share a family favorite today: my mom’s recipe for linguine with clam sauce. Oh. My. Yum. This is a perfect dish for those times when you’d like a pasta dish but don’t necessarily feel like anything too heavy. Linguine with Clam Sauce 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 large […]
Sunday Rewind: How I became friend’s with my husband’s ex-wife.
My birthday was a few days ago. A year ago I shared a very personal and emotional story about what could have been an unimaginable tragedy, and how it became a gift to two families. Becoming friends with my husband’s ex-wife sounds insane, but I tell you, it is one of the greatest gifts […]
In case you missed it: Weekly Wrap-Up
You guys? I managed to get a few posts up on the blog this week. Amazing, right? Sunday Rewind: 10 Travel and Camping Games Monday: Making smoothie popsicles with Silk Almond Milk Blends Tuesday: Iced Coffee and ice cream I hope you have a good week. I did! I got a new car for my birthday. […]
Ice Cream + ID Iced Coffee = Summer time treat for mama.
Summer is here! That’s supposed to mean lazy days and laid back schedules, right? Does anyone else feel like they actually have a bit more to do these days? Without the kids’ school schedule dictating mine, I don’t feel as productive or organized. I’m trying to get “my stuff” done while still making time for […]
Make smoothie popsicles with fruit and Silk® Almond Milk blends.
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Silk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I am a big fan of Silk® Almond Milk and use it regularly. I sometimes have, um, issues with dairy, and my boys aren’t big on soy products, but Almond Milk is a favorite. I […]
Sunday Rewind: 10 Travel & Camping Games
Hope you’re having a wonderful 4th of July weekend. Today for Sunday Rewind I thought I would remind you of a few wonderful travel and camping games you can play or DIY. Want the full list? Click here for instructions and links to fabulous projects. Happy weekend!