Can you “Simplify My Life”? One can only hope…

As I write this post I’m laughing because I’m nursing my son and I always find unique ways to type while nursing him. Its nap time of course! Sometimes typing with him can be a bit of a challenge but it gets done. I am a wife and mother first to four children (ages 13, [...]

Don’t want to brag but, I’m an Angel!

Jayde over at Jayde’s Little Corner has given me this lovely award. Jayde is pretty new to the blogosphere so please go on over and show her some blog love. She’s awesome! Thank you so much Jayde!This award comes with a few rules, they are really easy so here they are:1.) Thank the person who [...]

Sunday Blogger Spotlight

Welcome to the last Blogger Spotlight of 2009, looking forward to spotlighting blogs in 2010. I wish everyone a Happy & Prosperous New Year! It’s been really hectic with the holidays and all. I haven’t posted since Thursday (Christmas Eve) and this happens to be my 96th post. I’m planning my 100th post for New [...]

Don’t forget to leave out the Christmas "Milk & Cookies"

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup molasses 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional) [...]

It’s been a decade, how time flies…

Ten years ago today I gave birth to an amazing little girl. Her original due date wasn’t until mid January. It was a normal day and I was going to the doctor for my routine OB office visit and the closer I was getting to my due date the more close together my appointments were [...]

Candy Cane Brownies

INGREDIENTS: 8 oz. semisweet choclate, chopped 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup crushed candy canes 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: Grease and flour a 9 X 13-inch cake pan, and pre-heat the oven to 350 [...]

Holiday Postcard Giveaway

Congratulations to Angelia Sims from over at You Think You Can Blog She was number #14! The number was chosen via random.org on 1/4/09. I have the opportunity to host this holiday giveaway for Uprinting! You can use these postcards however you see fit! If you still need to send out holiday cards… Wallah! Here’s your [...]

Not So Wordless Wednesday

Oasis of the Seas facts taken from the Virgin Islands Daily News, 12/8/09 issue.Flag – Bahamas; Captain – William Wright; Builder – STX Europe of Turku, Finland;cost – $1,400,000,000; Size – 225,282 gross tons (almost five times larger than the Titanic); Length – 1,181 feet; Draught – 31 feet;Width – 198 feet (a regulation NFL [...]

Cyber Friends Are Awesome

I recieved this award from Teresha over at Marlie And Me. Thanks Teresha, I feel so special! This award comes with rules and they are as follows:Grab the award and post it on your blog with five things that you love to do and also pass it along to five blogs you’d like to recognize.Okay, [...]

Chocolate Holiday Truffles

INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup unsalted butter, chopped coarsely 1 2/3 cup good quality dark chocolate, chopped coarsely 1/3 heavy cream 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup finely chopped roasted almonds or hazelnuts 1/2 cup finely chopped red candied or glazed cherries 1/2 cup finely chopped golden raisins 2/3 cup finely chopped dark chocolate 1 tablespoon brandy or [...]

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