I’ve mentioned a few times over the last few years that I struggle with what to “give up” for Lent. So, instead of temporarily foregoing something that really only benefits me (ie. Coke or french fries), I will spend time each and every day during lent actually living Lent. Except this year we are all… Read More
We kicked off our Valentine’s Day at the wedding of (the letters) Q and U in the PCP’s classroom. It was a darling and elaborate affair that is a much loved tradition in Mrs. B’s first grade class. As the parents arrived, we were completely wowed by the pink and purple tulle explosion that surely… Read More
Since Honey and the PCP have baseball practice tonight and we have plans to dine on our fave Thai takeout late after the littles are asleep, we celebrated Valentine’s Day as a family over supper last night. I made the heart ravioli with pink alfredo from Costco (something obvi went awry with my sauce…don’t judge)… Read More
Tomorrow the littles will be thrilled to receive a box of chocolates AND money for Valentine’s Day! I found the little heart shaped chocolate boxes in the dollar spot at Target. I raided Honey’s wallet (why DID he have so many $1 bills?!?! :-) ) and coin cache and folded up a few bills and… Read More
I whipped up a batch of these cool whip hearts last year and they were SO easy and such a success that I couldn’t not do them again this year! Thaw a tub of cool whip, mix in a few drops of red food coloring, spread in a parchment lined pan, refreeze and then use… Read More
Like last year, the PCP is giving his teacher a little hot chocolate gift basket for a Valentine’s treat. It’s really easy and affordable to pull together and, let’s face it, who wouldn’t like to get a basket of hot chocolate with all the fixins?!?! The red spoons, cups, napkins, marshmallows and basket are all… Read More
Since Mother and Daddy-O were in town and Sister and her littles were over for the day, we went ahead and celebrated Mardi Gras a day early. It was an exact replica of last year’s celebration, with a divine jambalaya, crusty garlic bread, Throw Me Something, Mister cocktail and a King Krispie Cake to finish… Read More