Renovation Before & After: The Hallway

I know, a hallway renovation doesn’t really sound that exciting, does it?! But this hallway was a lot of work, so I’m going to show it to you! Also, I just don’t have to oomph to tackle the kitchen before and after post and it’s many details, the kids rooms are a disaster, and I […]

Dining Room Renovation Before & After Pictures

When we first looked at this house the biggest disagreement we had was about where the dining room would go. There is a space off the kitchen that I am guessing is supposed to be the dining room, but it was just way too small for us and our large table. My original thought was […]

Parenting Tip: Questions Create Thinking

I haven’t posted any parenting advice lately so I thought I’d pass on this little snippet of great insight from my favorite parenting site, Love and Logic. At Love and Logic® we believe that kids are best prepared for the real world when we allow them to do as much thinking as possible. It’s good […]

Recipe: Easy Crock-Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs

 This is a very quick and easy recipe to throw in the crockpot. The end result is a sweet and slightly tangy flavored meatball that you can eat alone as an appetizer or as a meal. Easy Crock-Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Ingredients: 1 package (38 oz) prepared frozen meatballs – or go ahead and […]

Love and Logic Parenting: A Source of Wisdom or Resentment

Yesterday I received my Love and Logic Insider’s email (sign up on their homepage to receive them yourself!) and the text hit me like a ton of bricks. This is such good advice and gives me so much to think about. I will definitely stop and think before I react more often. Trying harder, trying […]

Cube Dog App – Your Kids Will Love It!

Thank you to Cube Dog for sponsoring this review. For more information about Cube Dog please visit the Facebook page or download it on iTunes. I am always looking for fun new apps to put on our iPhones for the kids to play. It’s the perfect thing to keep them busy during those waiting periods […]

You Know You’re a Mom of Boys When: Overhead on a Saturday

You know you are a Mom of boys when you overhear these snippets of conversations on a Saturday afternoon and you are not concerned: “Give him a rifle, it makes him look more evil.” “Mommmm! Would you please tell him that this is an alien ship and not a dead human ship!!” “I am the […]

Recipe: Tortilla Pinwheels

These pinwheels are an appetizer my family makes for just about every get together. It makes enough for a group or a very hungry Momma.  They are easy and quick to make and really quite tasty! Tortilla Pinwheels Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened 1 Ranch Dressing Packet (or make your own!) […]