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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....

Tape ~ Sam Style

Max the Cub Scout

My handsome Tiger Scout, and his adoring baby brother.
Alphabet Books Revisited

Alphabet Books Revisited

A lot of time goes into learning How to write a children’s book. It’s amazing that every book an author publishes is different with its own little twist or spark to make it special. A lot of people don’t realize how much time and effort goes into making the perfect kids book. But maybe you...

Menu Plan Monday ~ November 14

I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at Orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...
For the Love of Legos

For the Love of Legos

There is a lego obsession at our home.  It’s been going on for several years now.  On any given day you can find my munchkins hanging out at the dining room table creating masterpieces.  Even the babe joins them sometimes, he loves the Lego cars and the Mini-figures. The kids LOVE Mini-figures.  Sometimes they won’t...

Boo!

Henry has the best baby giggles (in my completely unbiased opinion)….

Ketchup ~ Sam Style

I made Chicken Broccoli Alfredo last week.  It was delicious, and 75% of my children ate it up with no complaint.  Sam was another story…he was sure that it called for Ketchup.  I repeatedly refused his requests for Ketchup on the pasta because the thought kind of grossed me out.  But he wore me down. ...

Fall

gorgeous leaves & dreary rainy days a few more shares of veggies from our friendly neighborhood csa the last of the sunflowers from the backyard simmering soup…a dinnertime fave during the cooler months

Menu Plan Monday ~ November 7

I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...

{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....
Emery Theatre Revival

Emery Theatre Revival

Updated November 2024: Thanks to ArtsWave we were invited to take a tour of the iconic Emery Theatre.  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is giving the historic theatre a major overhaul while staying true to the history of the building and their work is impressive.  Once the renovation is complete this theater is going to...