Did you venture out on Black Friday to grab the best deals the day had to offer? I decided to join the deal seekers, but my lack of patience derailed my plans for an entire day of shopping. I made it to about 3 stores and gave up. I just don’t have the tolerance or … Read more
First on the agenda after the turkey is finished: getting the Christmas card picture. I love it and stress over it all at once. The stress comes from getting an 8 and 6 year old bathed, dressed, still, and smiling. Once that’s over, I get to do the fun part….picking out the card. This year … Read more
The Lightcatcher Curtains with Insuldark will be a great addition to my daughter’s new “big girl” room providing room darkening, temperature and sound benefits. Lightcatcher Pink Dot Window Panel Curtains by Beacon Looms, my daughter’s new “big girl” room and a 2 year old who is starting to refuse naptime. About the Lightcatcher Curtains: “Add … Read more
So, it’s Black Friday, the official start to the holiday season. Did you brave the crowds today? Find any great deals? Chances are you started your shopping but many have a few “hard to buy for” people left on their list. Wouldn’t it be great if these people just told you what they would like … Read more
Over the past month, I have been trying new (and fun!) ways to use Ovaltine in my home. We made some delicious brownies and a cool chocolate and banana milkshake. Today is Thanksgiving Day, and in true New Orleans fashion, we ate dinner in shorts and T-shirts! The cool weather has not made it this … Read more
By the day after Thanksgiving I am turkey-d out! However, one thing I look forward to after every Thanksgiving is Turkey Gumbo. This is my Mom’s recipe, borrowed from La Bonne Cuisine Cookbook. It’s fairly easy, makes a ton, freezes great, and best of all, leaves no shred of turkey wasted! Enjoy and Laissez Les … Read more