Ice Sun Catcher Winter Craft

In this month’s Kids VT Magazine, I posted a fun winter craft to do with the kids! Check it out!  Ice Sun Catchers

Vacation With A Capital V

We’re going on vacation! Thanks to the very generous people of Ohana Camp we are staying for an all expense paid stay in a cabin for the week along with many other military families. We didn’t get everything done on our list for the house but we are all pretty exhausted and ready for a […]

Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Sugar Butter and Rolls Copycat Recipe

I could go to Texas Roadhouse and just eat their rolls with their cinnamon sugar butter. Well…maybe I have. But I mean, come one! That BUTTAH is heaven! YUM! There is no need to embarrass yourself at a public restaurant any longer. Here is a copy cat version that is equally to die for! And […]

Let Freedom Bloom!

Fourth of July means fireworks and bbq’s and a heart full of gratitude for the freedom we have been given. Thanks to all who serve and continue to serve in our military! To further make your July 4th celebratory, how about a sweet Outback deal?! In pursuit of life, liberty and bloomin’ happiness, declare your […]

Outback Deals for Father’s Day!

Everyone knows the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach — and dads are no exception. I remember going out to dinner with my Dad when we were kids. Whether it was a special occasion or not, we always had a great time! He is a fun guy and would always try to […]

Breathing It In

I’m taking a nap with my sick little guy. I’m trying to breathe in this moment.  The window is open. The birds are singing. There is a slight breeze rustling the trees. He breathes deeply. In and out. In and out. A slight snore catches his breath every now and then.  He smells like home. […]

Why I Hate That One M&M’s Commercial

If you are a parent,  you probably already know which M&M’s commercial I’m talking about it. It’s this one: OK. So it’s funny. I laughed. The song is catchy. I get it. But why. WHY. Do we need to market candy with sex? WHY? My kids see this commercial on tv all the time. And […]

Compassion and Gratitude – Lessons From the Henrville, Indiana Tornado

I told you guys I was going to visit my family in Indiana. Well, that vacation turned out to be more than we bargained for! While we were there my Mom’s town, Henryville, was hit by an EF4 tornado. We heard that some serious storms were coming our way and since my Mom doesn’t have […]

Recipe: Spinach and Parmesan Stuffed Chicken

This is one of my go-to meals to prepare when we are having company over for dinner. It’s not too complicated or time consuming, it looks like it was, and it tastes so dang good. Spinach and Parmesan Stuffed Chicken Ingredients: 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped (more if you […]

Recipe: Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

Sweetened condensed milk is one of those products that you think maybe you have somewhere in the pantry and you go to make something that requires it only to find out that you have evaporated milk (NOT the same thing) or it’s expired or you have none at all! Shew! This happened to me last […]