I will be the first to admit that life can get rather hectic. I obsessively write in my planner so I can keep up with the daily schedule of my daughters, my hubby and of course, myself. But even with a color coded calendar, things slip through the cracks. My youngest daughter’s class has decided … Read more
Because life can be hectic, my husband and I are always looking for ways to make dinner easier without sacrificing taste. We have grown to love our slow cooker as it provides delicious meals that can be ready when we both get home from work. One of our newest find is a recipe for CrockPot … Read more
Trying to entertain young children can be a very difficult task, especially when you are stuck in the house during the winter months. We have dozens of coloring books in our house, but after a few minutes my son gets bored with them and wants to move on to something else. Lazoo has come out … Read more
It doesn’t take long to figure out that chocolate is pretty much the way to win me over. So it should come as no surprise that I *heart* Valentine’s Day! Lucky for me, Hershey’s has got some great new ideas for celebrating this sweet holiday. Whether you are baking for your spouse or make a … Read more
How many times has your family been hungry and decided at the last minute to order pizza? And then you wait….and wait….and wait some more. By the time the pizza arrives, everyone is grouchy, tired and starving. Sound familiar? I hate to admit that this has happened in my home on more than one occasion. … Read more
Here in New Orleans, Carnival is in full swing! Parades are rolling, bands and marching and the food is plentiful as we await the coming of Mardi Gras Day. Want to bring the Mardi Gras spirit to your part of the world? Just follow these easy steps and “Laissez Bon Temps Rouler!” 1. Invite the … Read more