Table Hopping for 5 years
Scariest things at Fright Fest
Yesterday afternoon the boys and I headed up to the Great Escape's Fright Fest in an attempt to get into the spirit of Halloween. We had been persuaded to buy season's passes for 2012 by what seemed to be a pretty good deal - $49.95 per person with free parking for the year along with … Continue reading Scariest things at Fright Fest
Banana-chocolate chunk muffins
In my continuing quest to avoid turning on the heat, I become a prolific baker. There's nothing, other than a fired up furnace, that warms up a home faster than the smell of baked goods or roasting meats or veggies. Since my children are dismal failures when it comes to eating the bananas I buy … Continue reading Banana-chocolate chunk muffins
Productivity
photo from gearfire.netWhat does it mean to you to be productive? It seems there are stages of productivity in life. My thirties were literally about producing babies and breast milk, in retrospect. I literally opened year 30 pregnant and was still nursing the little guy on my 40th birthday. I could show you the picture … Continue reading Productivity
Q(uinn’s) V(ery) C(ute) Shopping
What a delightful day! This was truly one of those days as a parent that you hold on to as evidence that it is all worthwhile. Those of you with children know what I mean. Yes, yes, children are wonderful and they allow you to see the world again with new eyes and it is … Continue reading Q(uinn’s) V(ery) C(ute) Shopping
Acorn squash
Why, oh, why did I not eat beautiful orange vegetables (other than carrots) when I was a child? These days not much makes me happier than a pan of sweet potatoes, butternut squash and my favorite, acorn squash, roasting together in the oven and so I say, "Welcome back squash! I've missed you."I'm sure there … Continue reading Acorn squash
Schweddy balls v. Sweaty sheets
image from: tv.popcrunch.comApparently this hip new flavor of Ben & Jerry's is a seasonal item, here today and perhaps gone tomorrow. I hope I can say the same is true for these crazy night sweats I've been getting. I suppose I've been having them for months, maybe even longer. They seem to be my most … Continue reading Schweddy balls v. Sweaty sheets
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