Dinner tonight- salsa & margaritas- usually out for a girl's night on Thursday's, was made at home and ate with Ben and the boys to save money. :) See- even broke I have a sense of humor. (the humor being the smiley face...) It's been a week now. Last week has sucked not been the best one. It's been like a weird, pseudo vacation or long weekend. I keep expecting Ben to leave and go to … [Read more...]
things said over meatloaf
August 29, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Do you ever have something that you need to say that is kind of negative in an otherwise positive conversation? For example: You went over your clothing budget for the not only the month but the YEAR and you are trying to get up the nerve to tell your husband. "So, the boys did really well today at school. Timmy got an A on his math test and Billy scored a goal in soccer OH and (cough cough) … [Read more...]
Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries & *MY* Dip Recipe!
July 25, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Out with the old way of eating sweet potatoes! In with the new! First of all, I love sweet potatoes. They are healthy and Dr. Oz approved. They have beta-carotenes in them, which I have no idea what they are but I know they are good for you. In my ever-continuing quest of eating better, sweet potatoes have been an obvious choice. One of the first things I gave Bug when I started to feed him baby … [Read more...]
My first sewing (mis)adventures.
July 8, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Sometimes my posts just write themselves. Today, I decided to embark upon my first sewing project ever. I've done little bits of projects before but while under close supervision so this is a huge step for me. The day I cut my own fabric. With my dull scissors that I usually cut up chicken with. It was hard, but I did it. (note to self: add scissors to the shopping list) I got all my fabric cut … [Read more...]