As a stay-at-home mom who spends her days changing diapers, napping whenever possible, and regularly speaking in high-pitched, sing-songy baby talk, I sometimes think I can actually feel individual brain cells shrivel up and die. I’ll take intellectual stimulation wherever I can get it, including from this blog, my virtual time-out chair.
 
Pumpkin Roll: My Holiday Indulgence

Well, perhaps not my only holiday indulgence, but certainly an indulgence that has become a tradition in our family. For years, I have made a pumpkin roll for every Thanksgiving and every Christmas. I don’t make it any other time of year, and if I failed to make it, I’m afraid our family gathering, usually [...]

 
Lunch Wars: A Battle I Don't Want to Fight

The lunch bell rings. Workbooks are put away, craft projects are cleaned up, chairs are pushed in. The children line up, stomachs growling for nourishment, feet itching for recess. As this single file line of grumbly tummies makes its way down the hall, a transformation takes place. They are no longer pupils, no longer students, [...]

 
My Schweddy Balls Look Pretty

Bloggy Boot Camp: The classes, the knowledge, the women, the expertise, the valuable information and… the door prizes! Yes, I am a winner. Perhaps not THE grand prize winner, but I still think I scored. So, without further ado, it’s time to reveal my prize. Look closely. Can you spot the difference between these two pictures? [...]

 
Finding My Happy Place

Sorry folks, I’m not here today. Instead, I’m sitting at The Cool Kids’ Table with Eve over at Beautiful Spit Up. Please join me over there and read all about how I search for my happy place while grocery shopping.

 
Pinteresting Sushi

Have you tried Pinterest? If not, be forewarned: once you start, it’s hard to stop. I sometimes find myself wondering how long until a Pinners Anonymous group emerges, complete with twelve steps to reclaiming your life. Until then, I’ll submit to the peer pressure and succumb to the temptation. I’ll continue my free fall into [...]

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