I give credit to Rachael Ray for this gem. It’s super easy, and yummy. Of course, I don’t follow the directions to a tee for any recipe, so here is my rendition of it: Ingredients:Pasta – penne or fusilli10 strips bacon … Continue reading
Over the years we have really tried to be teaching our kids about money (it’s an ongoing process of course): the value, how to save, how to stay out of debt, how to be responsible with it. Hence why I … Continue reading
“When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you”. I had the privilege of attending my work’s second annual “Connections … Continue reading
Ever since Halloween finished (3 days ago), Josh has been crazy into Christmas. Making lists, checking out websites, and asking me non stop about stuff. The other night, while lying in bed saying good night, he commented how I am not … Continue reading
The everyday little moments are the ones I want to remember most: Thanksgiving dinner – I forgot to add this one:) Gabe’s taking trumpet at school Often what goes on with Rob and the kids He always wins:) Little Bunny … Continue reading
While I was away last weekend, Zach sent me a text that Gabe was going to sleep over at his Dad’s house. Just so there’s no confusion, “My stepson was going to sleep over at my ex’s house with my … Continue reading
The other day Josh got a math test back and he hadn’t done so hot. But, I knew that he had studied. In fact, I had helped him study, so I wondered what had gone wrong. I asked him to … Continue reading
As I said in this post, this year for Halloween we were short a couple of kids. Being on a Wednesday night, it fell on the night the kids are at their Mom’s. We have had them for Halloween for … Continue reading
I think Halloween for kids is one of the most exciting days ever! The kids bounced out of bed this morning and were ready to go – excited to get in their costumes for school. The Halloween fun started this weekend … Continue reading
There is something to be said about the expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder”. I think it’s healthy to sometimes have a little get away – and that makes you appreciate those you leave behind, and I think they … Continue reading