Our Project 52: From Where I Stand {8/52}
It’s been a long four weeks in between my last Project 52 post, and I really do intend to make them up, because I actually took the pictures for them, and I’m not a person that wastes perfectly good...
View ArticleSnow Day Activities
I have always loved a good snow day, but never so much more than when I became a parent. Having my kids home means I will be up all night working but who cares look at all the fun we had. [Read More...
View ArticleHappy St. Patrick’s Day!
Growing up, my family didn’t really do anything special on St. Patrick’s Day. I can’t remember any special meals being cooked, we ate what we always ate: beans & rice! I do recall being pinched...
View Article19 Cinderella Stories From Around the World
Since she was a toddler, the story of Cinderella has been my daughter’s favorite fairy tale. Most of the us are familiar with the classic Disney retelling of the tale, but did you know one of the...
View ArticleBlogging from #AtoZChallenge- H Hot Hot Roti!
I’m so excited to share H day with you today! There are lots of books that start with the letter H. And I’m sure they’re fine books. But since I love food, I wanted this book to be about food. And...
View ArticleBeyond the Lens: Alfreda Howard
Most of the people who work in the entertainment industry seldom, if ever, get their photo taken. Sure, we see photos of stars all the time, but what about all of the people behind the scenes who...
View ArticleHow I Failed at Making Classic Vegan Mac N’ Cheese
Mac n’ cheese. It’s pretty much the quintessential quick-and-easy food memory from childhood—am I right? I learned to make mac n’ cheese by myself from a pretty young age. That was great, because I...
View ArticleSalami and Veggies Grilled Cheese Sandwich
April 12th was National Grilled Cheese Day, but the party isn’t only contained for that day alone, it’s grilled cheese time all month long! Now let me tell you a little something about sandwiches in...
View ArticleRed Dawn – A Three Ingredient Cocktail
Last year I shared a seasonal cocktail that’s perfect for the holiday season and leads right into NYE festivities. I hinted at another cocktail I frequently make that’s been a favorite since I was a...
View ArticleLola and Tattletale Zeke by Marcia Goldman
Tattletales are the WORST!!! I have two kiddos of my own and I have seen the damage tattling can cause. In our house, Pumpkin, the younger sister, would tattle on #1 son about EVERYTHING. It was awful....
View ArticleMini Pear Apple Pie
Well the first day of fall has come and gone so I’m ready to announce the official start of baking season. That’s right: it’s all about cookies, cakes, and we must not forget the pies! I must say, I...
View ArticleThe Fall Is Heating Up With Great Looks #Fashion #Macys
I have to confess, I am NOT a fan of cold weather, but I love looking good no matter what the season. On Saturday, I got a peak of some of Macy’s fall looks and there were so many great looks I just...
View ArticleThe Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson
There is so much going on in this book it’s difficult to know where to start. Our heroine is Hayley and her father is an Iraq war vet. Dad suffers from a MONSTER case of PTSD and isn’t able to follow...
View ArticleHappy Memories Lemonade Stand
It’s hot out. You’re thinking nothing could possibly quench your thirst and give you some sort of respite from the never-ending heat. Oh look! Your friendly neighbour has set up the perfect spot to...
View ArticleThe One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
The message in here is not pedantic so readers who hate books that they think are teaching them a lesson will love it. Who doesn’t love animals, right? On the surface, The One and Only Ivan is a...
View ArticleGoosebumps Giveaway
You are here: Home / Books / Goosebumps Giveaway October 14, 2015 GOOSEBUMPS GIVEAWAY I never read the Goosebumps book collection, because I was a chicken. My favorite uncle thought that introducing...
View ArticleThe Tasting Room | Ardmore’s Best Kept Secret
I LOVE THE Tasting Room in Ardmore, PA. If you have never eaten there you really don’t know what you are missing. It’s run by the best husband and wife team I have ever met. Their staff is friendly and...
View ArticleAtlanta Pumpkin Patches Welcomes Peanuts Movie Characters
Any fan of the Peanuts characters is familiar with Charlie Brown’s pursuit of The Great Pumpkin, the character he tries to see every Halloween. What a coincidence that the new Peanuts Movie hits...
View ArticleI CAN’T STOP LISTENING TO BROADWAY’S HAMILTON
It’s rare that I miss working in theatre. Until I see or hear a show that blows me away. Right now I have Broadway cast recording of Hamilton on repeat (affiliate link). I listen to it several...
View ArticleSmoky Brown Sugar Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
Last week I brought you the wonderful news (and delicious recipe) that the wings series that Chewsy Lovers and I began last year during football season was BACK and this week I’m bringing you one of my...
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