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{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....

Throwback Thursday ~ Michael’s Graduation 2000

Michael’s Graduation University of Kentucky May 2000 Lexington, Kentucky

The Dude Diary

At our school’s book fair this fall Max stumbled upon a book that he declared he simply must have.   Usually for book fairs the kids are given a certain amount of money and told that they must buy books…not other “stuff” like erasers, posters or other gimmicky junk kind of stuff.  So he knew the diary was off...

Otter-opoly ~ Samstyle

 

In My Kitchen…

In my kitchen on Easter eve there are beautiful flowers & egg-shaped cheesecakes from Whole Foods, there was salmon, asparagus & fresh pineapple on the dinner table, with a surprise visit from papa, and there was much cooking going on in preparation for Easter Sunday!

Throwback Thursday ~ Easters Past

Menu Plan Monday ~ March 25

Do you plan your weekly menu ahead of time?  Or do you fly by the seat of your pants each evening?  I’m curious as to how others plan their meals… I am of course a menu-planning machine.  I follow my plans 95% of the time, sometimes there are evenings where even the best laid plans...

Making Dinner GREAT with Kroger Brands

I used to be pretty partial to name brands when grocery shopping, but as my family grew I stepped out of that box and started looking for bargains more and more often.  That being said..I love a sale, but will not sacrifice taste.  I don’t want to eat food that tastes bad, and neither does...

Throwback Thursday ~ Katie& Bop

Me and my beloved Bop Bop  Circa 1978

Monster Truck Jam {GIVEAWAY} – CLOSED

This giveaway is now CLOSED!  Thanks to everyone who entered!  Drumroll please….the winners are: Amy Barber, who said that she wants to go to the Monster Truck Jam because “Because the people at US bank arena pass out cards to up coming events….even to obsessive OCD kids who will drive their parents crazy talking about...

Menu Plan Monday ~ March 18

I spend my Sundays, clipping coupons, writing grocery lists, making pizza dough for dinners this week, and creating this week’s menu plan.  Pinterest is a huge help in menu planning, it’s where I collect all of the recipes I love and all of the recipes I want to try.  And then OrgJunkie’s Menu Plan Monday...
Panzanella

Panzanella

I’ve fallen in love with panzanella salad – it’s not a traditional sort of salad, it’s an Italian salad made with bread and basil and tomatoes.  Try it yourself!  It’s great as a meal on it’s own, or paired with pasta. Panzanella Definition ::pan·za·nel·la  Noun:A type of Tuscan salad made with anchovies**, chopped salad vegetables, and...