On November 22, 2007, I delivered my second son, Matthew, and he was stillborn. It was Thanksgiving day. At that point, I had known for a couple of days that he was not alive, but we had to wait for a room in fetal demise since I didn’t go into labor on my own. When… Read More
I haven’t *quite* lost my mind. I know it’s Saturday but decided to Sunday Supper a day early. I dubbed these “gourmet” chicken enchiladas because they have a delicious, smoky, spicy flavor and are more involved than my usual Mexican fare. After all, the sauce is homemade and multiple pots and pans are required. We… Read More
At the risk of being shamed off of the internet, I abhor pumpkin pie. There… I said it! If you are feeling lackluster about pumpkin pie, or just want to change things up in this wildly unusual year, try these pumpkin cupcakes at your Thanksgiving Feast! In this house, pumpkin cupcakes > pumpkin pie every… Read More
We got the Greenlight Card for John last year on his 14th birthday. We did a fair amount of research before deciding on this one and, almost a year into using it, are so happy with it! He has a set monthly allowance. When he earns or is given money outside of that, he gives… Read More
I’ve started decorating and cannot wait to turn everything on and soak up the season! I purchased this Balsam & Cedar candle last year in a local boutique and LOVED it. It is so much more affordable than the Frasier Fir candle that had been my favorite for the last twenty years. I found it… Read More
I usually post a Sunday Supper, but this one can count for breakfast OR supper! To be honest, I wasn’t really sure how this one would go over. All worries aside, it was a “smashing” hit! :-) We had it again for supper a few nights later, in fact. It’s quick, cheap and hearty –… Read More
I saw this darling gingerbread kit in Target and thought it would make the cutest Tangled Tower for the Rapunzel lovers out there. If my boys were younger, I would have purchased! Mother sent me this pic of Daddy-O. I miss my parents so so so so much. Speaking of parents, this made me literally… Read More