'There's nothing to do." "What am I supposed to do NOW?" "That's no fun, that's boring!" All these things (and more) were said to me when my son got his electronics privileges taken away. Cell phone. Nintendo Switch. Gameboy. Access to my laptop. Television. For over an hour, there was whining and wheedling and crying … Continue reading I’m Bored
Carnitas Soft Tacos
"There should be an app like 'Pokemon Go' but instead of Pokemons, you find tacos. Real ones. That you can eat." ~ Unknown I am not particularly a fan of pork, but my daughter LOVES carnitas. Far be it from me to fail to make one of her favorite dishes on occasion. When cooked in … Continue reading Carnitas Soft Tacos
Masquerade
"Being natural is incredibly empowering for women because it's just who you are. You're embracing all the beautiful things about you from your head to your toes. Because when you mask so much of your natural beauty, people don't get to see that." ~ Rozondo Thomas We've heard about "body shaming" - that phenomena that … Continue reading Masquerade
Directionally Challenged
"Blessed is she who saves furniture from dumpsters, for she shall embarrass her husband and children but have AMAZING projects." ~ Unknown This desk did not come from a dumpster. It was actually given to me by a friend almost 20 years ago -- oh my gosh, has it been that long?!?!?! For most of … Continue reading Directionally Challenged
So Much To Do, So Little Time
"Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days." ~ Zig Ziglar If I had a penny for every time I've been told, "I don't know how you get so much done!" -- I'd be a very rich woman! It's really not rocket science, it's just planning. One … Continue reading So Much To Do, So Little Time
Sewing Lessons
"There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born until the moment you die, is a process of learning." ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti I don't know everything and I'll be the first to admit … Continue reading Sewing Lessons
Sleeping Peacefully
"The best bed one can sleep on, is peace." ~ Unknown Last night we had severe weather. The kind that spawns tornado watches and warnings, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods. I had the weather alerts on my phone from the county EMA. I was aware of the potential for damage. We went to bed. This … Continue reading Sleeping Peacefully
Beef Stew in the Crockpot
"Where's the Beef?" ~ early 1980's Wendy's commercial Today was a good day to teach a simple and basic recipe to Savannah. Beef Stew in the crockpot -- doesn't get much easier than this! There you have it. Easy, peasy, comfort food.
Rotisserie Chicken in Your Crockpot
"I always think if you have to cook once, it should feed you twice." ~ Curtis Stone I like to be thrifty. I like to cook thrifty. Much like Mr. Stone's assessment above, I like to make meals that are available to be used in leftovers. So without further ado, we'll move on to the … Continue reading Rotisserie Chicken in Your Crockpot
So it isn’t ALWAYS warm in Alabama
"Winter is the time for comfort -- it is the time for home. ~ Edith Sitwell With the weather patterns ranging across the country from extreme frigid cold to snow and ice, we cannot realistically expect to escape a dip in temperatures. And we didn't. Last night and tonight, it's to be in the 20's … Continue reading So it isn’t ALWAYS warm in Alabama
The Road Back Home 