Summer is finally here! Ahhhh…..sleeping late, no homework, no studying, no running ragged. This summer, I plan to decompress and spend as much time as possible with the kids. This means easy dinners and trying not to use the oven a whole bunch! We recently called in for reinforcements in the kitchen and tried Domino’s … Read more
Since starting this blog in 2008, the time I spend on the computer has grown exponentially. I quickly realized that I needed more power and functionality in a PC in order to grow my site and readership. Fortunately, being a Windows Champion has allowed me to be the first to learn about the latest technology … Read more
Now that school is out, my kids are itching to slip into their bathing suits and start the Summer off with a bang! But, the sun is already blistering hot here in southeast Louisiana and as a Mom, I worry about the damage it will cause as my kids enjoy the outdoors. Fortunately, sunscreen is … Read more
Tonight, I asked my two daughters (age 4 and 7) to list their favorite foods. The list was long and included things like pizza, candy and of course, doughnuts. When asked to list their favorite healthy foods, I was greeted with about a minute of silence. Finally, my youngest said water and my oldest went … Read more
So, the last six months have been rather stressful with the loss of my job and searching for a new beginning. With the stress came the weight. While I am working to reverse the process, I can’t hide from the public on our upcoming summer vacation to Disney. I want to be able to enjoy … Read more
Earlier this month, I introduced you to the Jennie-O Make the Switch Challenge in order to help kids in need. Just to refresh, Jennie-O challenged us to give up one item in our grocery cart that we didn’t really need and donate the money saved to a charity benefiting children. My family decided to give … Read more