Living green and eating well on a budget
Florida holds a special place in my heart. In 2000 my mom’s side of the family started a tradition of having a family reunion every few years in Florida. Florida was perfect because the beaches are beautiful, the ocean is calm, and we can find houses to fit our ever expanding family! The very first [Read On]
Please join me in World Autism Awareness Day by lighting it up blue! Autism now affects 1 in 88 children, 1 in 54 boys. These numbers are staggering! Due to new screening procedures and increased awareness we are now learning just how many children are effected. *More children are diagnosed with Autism than diabetes, [Read On]
Many of you may have noticed that I have not “been around” much lately. My usual facebook discussions have been nonexistent and other than previously written, or quick and easy posts, I haven’t really been blogging much. To me, the holidays are all about family. I was talking to my friend Courtney from Joy of [Read On]
Hubs came home tonight with the best news!! After a year and a half at his current job they finally are giving him a paid week off. The last time we took a vacation was when I was 7 month pregnant with Monkey Girl so we are long overdue! But now we face the decision [Read On]
Oh the joys of being a parent. Tonight we experienced our first ever bath time poop. Monkey is 17 months old now and most say we are lucky that it didn’t happen sooner and more frequently. I guess I could phrase it another way and celebrate that Monkey pooped in the big girl potty for [Read On]
My friends at Happenings of the HarperHousehold and We Don’t Have It All Together, But Together We Have It Allhave started a weekly blog meme where people can link up with their opinions onthe “hot topic” the hosts have chosen for the week. I have meant to link up for weeks now buthave always been [Read On]
Today is Veterans Day and I want to say thank you to all who have served and who are currently serving our country. This is a very special Veterans Day in our family because it is also my grandpa’s 91st birthday!! My grandfather, Chester Peek,was born on Armistice Day, November 11, 1920, on his family [Read On]
We spend this past Sunday at a local harvest festival. They had a ton of games for kids, toys to play on, and animals (well, goats, ducks and chicken) to see. You also got to take a tractor pulled waggon ride out into the fields and pick your own veggies. It was such a great [Read On]
Iwould like to offer some insight on how to make Mondays more tolerable (hint: ithas nothing to do with Monday and everything to do with Sunday). I am nota morning person. With a 16 month old itis hard enough to get out the door in the morning. Add to it the fact that it is [Read On]
I love to cook, but I have to admit, I am a mess in the kitchen! I learned a long time ago that I have to wear an apron anytime I am in the kitchen or I ruin my clothes! I met Sherry from Shanty Girl and knew I had to have one of her [Read On]
