When my children turn 16, I highly encourage them to get a part-time job. Now, I didn’t say that I MAKE them, I just highly encourage them. It is amazing how encouraged they become when they realize that if they want to do all those fun things that they need spending money for, they need…
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Do you say Pasta and Sauce or Macaroni and Gravy
I am a creature of habit. I used to get up on Sunday Mornings, make coffee and enjoy reading the Sunday Paper in peace until the rest of the house came alive. This was my Routine for many, many years… These Sundays, I make coffee, grab my laptop and can’t wait to catch up with…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year….Back to School
I don’t think there is a Mom that can’t relate to the Staples Commercial! It’s also the time of year when we need to get organized, kids in bed on time and start thinking about what to make for lunch that is nutritious.. My kids love this sandwich! I know what you are thinking….. my…
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the SAME
Six weeks doesn’t seem so long until it is your turn to wait for your College Freshman to return home. This is the first time Alexandra has been away from our family for 6 Weeks! As you can imagine, we can’t wait to see her and spend time as a Family. The morning she is…
What Do you Perceive to be the Greatest Threat to Families today?
I believe the greatest threat to our Families is how busy we keep our Homes …. It is so difficult to find the balance between having our kids involved in activities and having time to sit down each night for quality time with the family! I have learned this the hard way. I admit that…
A day of Great Cooking, Great Wine and Great Friends: The Teriyaki Burger from you know where
Things had been smooth sailing and Sandi aka @McMedia and I were very proud of our creations. We decided we wanted a healthy burger, perhaps sliders…. smaller portions are always a good thing. Well what else would one use if they wanted their burger recipe to be healthier but ground turkey… right? We added red…
A day of Great Cooking, Great Wine and Great Friends: American Dream Burger
Sandi aka @McMedia and I were ready for our second burger challenge… The boys were anxiously awaiting to judge our next creation. We decided on a more traditional burger with a twist… Blue Cheese! We used some great ground angus steak in this burger, mixed in our delicious blue cheese that melted into the steak…
This is why I Love Paula Deen
When most Celebrity Chefs are asked what they would cook for the White House, it goes something like this: Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, escargot. Blah, blah, blah, blah, truffle oil. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah foie gras….Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah Blanquette de Veau….blah, blah, blah, blah! When I saw your response…
The Best Meal I Ever Served
Maybe it wasn’t the tastiest or fanciest or even a meal served on my best china. But this was by far the most nourishing meal I have ever served. I volunteered to prepare and serve dinner at Pinellas Hope, a local charity, with other parishioners from our Church. I had no idea that this would…
