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Green Eggs and Ham Sliders!

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In honor of Dr. Seuss, these will be on my table this evening…   I always have grand ideas of what I want to do for and with the kids to celebrate each little unofficial   holiday during the year, but as we moms and dads know, life gets in the way. Today is Dr. Seuss’s [...]

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Dough Bowls, Breadboards, and Bread…. my new love.

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Before the end of my life, I wish to have a collection of dough bowls and breadboards that I myself have made. Until I learn how to use those tools necessary to make those much-loved boards, I must just admire those of others… Here are a few I have found that are perfect in size, [...]

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Kringle Candles Are A Great Gift for Mom!

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I posted last year aboutand because I love them so much, I am posting about them again! Kringle Candles are a special and unique line of candles created by the founder of the Yankee Candle Company. not only are they gorgeous to look at, but they burn beautifully for 95 hours at least and provide [...]

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Kathie Lee and Hoda’s Favorite Things, Along with Sara’s Favorite Thing

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I am giving props to Sara today from The Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda. While Kathie Lee and Hoda’s favorite things today were rather minor in the grand scheme of things,  Sara outshined them all with her bracelets that are made to profit an organization set up after a young girl died. The organization [...]

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Our Thankful Tree (A Totally Inexpensive Craft!!!)

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I have wanted to make a thankful tree for a long time, in order to teach my kids what it means to have gratitude. So recently, we found time while enjoying autumn with the kids (leaves, leaves and more leaves here in NY!). As we raked, we found branches that had fallen from our gorgeous [...]

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Record Breaking November?

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I can’t say for sure that this will be a record-breaking November here in New York, but whether it is or isn’t, today, I am most grateful for mother nature and the 70+ degrees she has given us in November. Not to mention the week of crazy awesome weather that has preceded it. Not only [...]

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Things I Am Thankful For…

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Recently I started thinking of the little things in life that make me happy. I guess you could call it my way of getting back to basics. I sometimes feel overwhelmed with all of the “stuff” in life. Not just the material stuff, but the stuff that takes up every second of every day. Then [...]

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Childproofing the House…

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Pretty much the way I feel lately!

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Organizing Barbies, Dolls, Superheros and More!

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I have 3 children and I have TOO MANY TOYS! I know many of you are saying “me too” right about now. Getting rid of the toys is often not an option. Especially in my house. I know perfectly well that as soon as I get rid of something, my children will be asking for [...]

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How to pack your kids lunch, fashionably

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This year I am finding it difficult to pack lunches. I am not sure why because frankly, thinking about this is one of my favorite parts of sending them back to school. I like trying to find them healthy alternatives to the unhealthy “food” they get served by the lunch ladies at school. So, why [...]

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