Frankie Pickle Books by Eric Wight
Do you have a reluctant reader at your house? Or perhaps a child who is just getting a grasp of reading? Might I recommend a great series for early readers…the Frankie Pickle books by Eric Wight. These books were recommended to me when we visited the Blue Marble Bookstore a while back. Max was in...
Handmade, Frugal & Sentimental Wedding Decorations & Invitations
For my cousin Veronica’s wedding a while back I offered to help put together the wedding invitations, wedding programs, and a few of the decorations for the wedding. A lot of her money went on the essential items like her flower bouquets, the bride maid dresses and a wedding gown that looked like it came...
Menu Plan Monday ~ March 3
This past week was crazy. Just crazy. I had a sinus congestion, plus was working with my mom, and then we had Academic Team happenings all week, which culminated in the Governor’s Cup District Competition on Saturday. I’m proud to say that Ella’s Academic Team (the A team) came in 2nd in our region! We’ll...
Art of Food at The Carnegie
Every year when the Art of Food comes around at the Carnegie in Covington they have a marvelous opening night event. I know this from pictures I see and stories I hear, but alas, until this year I had never been. Each year I had some sort of conflict or another. This year was no...
TGI Fridays Taste & Share Menu
Recently I was invited by TGI Fridays to come in and try some of their new menu items. I can’t resist the chance to try new food, so I jumped at the chance. I took my blogging friend Amy Q from “In a Galaxy”, and we had a fabulous Friday afternoon Mama’s lunch without kids. ...
Welcome my Newest Advertiser: The Works IT
So it’s true, The Works IT is my newest advertiser, and I’m obligated to tell you that. Now that the formalities are over I can assure you that The Works IT is more than just an advertiser. This business was more like a partner to me for the past few months. I promise you that...
Cincinnati Home & Garden Show Giveaway {CLOSED}
The Cincinnati Home & Garden Show® presented by the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers will be returning to the to Duke Energy Convention Center this weekend, and will be there until March 9th. You do not want to miss this event, take the whole family and make a day of it! I’ve never been to a...
Rusty Bucket: Rally ‘Round Your Bucket Promotion
Do you have a Rusty Bucket Restaurant in your neighborhood? There’s one that’s pretty close to us in Cincinnati and it’s a great place to dine. Rusty Bucket started in Columbus OH, and now has locations in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. They serve classic favorites such as pizzas, burgers, meatloaf, salads, steak, and more. For...
Menu Plan Monday {February 24}
Do you need some menu planning inspiration? We had a DELICIOUS week here last week! Check out all of my recipe links below, and then head over to the Organizing Junkie’s Menu Plan Monday Roundup to find more inspiration! Don’t forget to pin your favorites! Easy Fish Tacos Skillet Red Beans and Rice Homemade Pizza...
Easy Fish Tacos
I’m a sucker for fish tacos, and I’ve had a hankering for one ever since my favorite fish taco joint closed down last year. This week I decided to tackle fish tacos in my own kitchen, and I even came up with my own creamy fish taco sauce. I came up with a simple way...
Pudding Shots
My friend Lisa shared a very special recipe with me, and she has given me permission to share this recipe with my readers. The recipe is for Pudding Shots. What’s a Pudding Shot you ask? Well, it’s part dessert, part cocktail. It’s a perfect treat to make and take to a party, or in Lisa’s...
Broadway in Cincinnati presents EVITA at the Aronoff
This week I was given the opportunity to go to the Aronoff Center to see the Broadway musical Evita. It was a stellar show…three days later I’m still singing the songs from the show everywhere I go. You may be thinking to yourself, “Oh I’ve seen that movie, why should I go see it at...
