A Frugal Friday Craft
Guess what?The kids are back in school! And I don't have a busted pipe! Or any other major household disaster! You know what that means? I have plenty of time to do a Friday craft!So, in the spirit...
View ArticleVegas, It's A Numbers Game
Okay, so I took a week off. And I went on vacation. Well, kind of. I wanted to write and tell you how much fun I was having but I was just worn out by the time I got back to my room. Please forgive...
View ArticleIt Ain't Just A River In Egypt
I should be cleaning and organizing my kitchen right now. Like, the people from A&E are probably on their way over to shoot an episode of Hoarders, it's so out of control. Not in an animals...
View ArticleIt's What's For Dinner
So, Brown doesn't like it when his food touches. He also has to eat things in order of importance, which makes me a little nuts. Let's just say Shepherd's Pie is not a popular dish around here. But...
View ArticleA Gum In The Carpet DIY
How happy am I right now???Because, really, who doesn't love gum in the carpet? I can't even tell you how long the stupid gum has been there because no one sleeps in that bedroom. So, it's old gum....
View ArticleEasy Berry Freezer Jam
I made jam. And nothing blew up.I think we all need to let that sink in for just a second.......Can you believe it? I know, I can't either. Just to clarify, I made cheater jam and used jello instead...
View ArticleIt Was Bound To Happen
Let's be honest. We all knew yesterdays post was too good to be true. I mean, really, you can't tell me you weren't shocked that I was able to make something and not have anything go wrong. I...
View ArticleRandom Question
There is something wrong with me. I'm so bored that cleaning the house sounds like a good idea. What?!?!?!?It's almost that time of year when I purge my house of all of the crap we've collected but I...
View ArticleWhite Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies
Yeah, so I kind of hate fall and winter. I think it might have something to do with trudging all the way to the bus stop in the snow/slush when I was in school. Or when my permed hair would freeze....
View ArticleRoad Trip
This past weekend Brown and I took the kids up north to surprise his Uncle for his 60th birthday. We spent almost 24 hours in the car. Shockingly, we're still married. I had mentioned to Brown that...
View ArticleI Owe You An Apology
I've been a blogging slacker. I had two weekends out of town and I've taken on some extra responsibilities and I have just totally disappeared. Don't hate me. I'm back, I promise.Not for terribly...
View ArticleThe Easiest Black Beans. Like, Ever.
I love black beans. I mean, I probably have them 3-4 times a week. They're simple, filling, and super versatile. I don't love buying them in a can and having to haul them in to the house but you know,...
View ArticleHow To Waste An Entire Morning
Anyone ever catch a billing error from their healthcare provider and then try to convince theM -AND- your insurance that it's wrong? Yeah, that's me all morning. Normally, I read the EOB (explanation...
View ArticleStay Safe
No post today. Just wanted to say that I hope all of you on the East Coast continue to stay safe and dry. I hope that any damage you sustained was minimal.To all of my friends in Ohio and other parts...
View ArticleToday
is my 35th birthday. Am I supposed to feel middle aged? Somehow, I still feel like I'm 21. My liver doesn't but, you know...So, if you've read this blog more than once, you know that I make big...
View ArticleAll I Want For Christmas - Beauty Edition
Hi! Remember me? The smart, funny, self-deprecating author of this little ol' blog? Yeah, I almost forgot about me too!Where have I been you ask? Working. And Mom-ing. And wife-ing. You know, every...
View ArticleYes, Blond Kid, There IS A Santa Claus
I've been avoiding a certain conversation for a few weeks now. It's inevitable, it's time to have a serious discussion about a fat man in a red suit.In all honesty, the Blond Kid is a young 10. He's...
View ArticleGluten Free Is The Way To Be
Hi. Remember me?I know, I know. I took a little break. Because I'm lazy and sitting down to write tends to get put on the back burner because I have a million other things to do. Like dominate Lego...
View ArticlePlease Excuse Me While I Beat My Head Against This Wall
I left my stupid wallet in my stupid car last night.Lucky for me, some stupid tweaker decided to ensure that I won't do that ever again.After my initial panic of where the eff is my effing wallet,...
View ArticleI Have A Secret
I kind of hate today. Can I tell you that not once in my adult life have I been given flowers on Valentines Day?Yeah, in the 8 or so years that Brown and I have been dating/married/whatever, has he...
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