• {friday finds}: 08.26.2011

    For all of you coffee lovers out there, these chocolate chip scones with espresso glaze look like just the pick-me-up you might need one of these afternoons! I'll take mine minus the glaze, but I am sure equally as yummy! {@ Alli 'n Son} I am totally digging this school…

  • Back-to-school interviews

    One of my most prized possessions are the back-to-school interviews that I have done with my kids each year for as long as they've been in school.   This one is of Nathan going into Pre-K about 3 years ago and it is by FAR my favorite one of him! So…

  • My right now …

         watching … Kate Plus Eight on TLC.  Crazy, I know.  But I've watched the show ever since it was actually called Jon & Kate.  It's a dumb show.  But I just can't look away.  I think it's the fact that everytime I watch it I am reminded what…

  • Bike ride

    Sometimes football practice being cancelled can be a blessing.  Yes, even for me, a great football fan.  Because of the strong thunderstorms we had earlier today, my son's afternoon football practice was cancelled because the fields were too wet up at the school. So, after dinner we went on a…

  • Serve It Up Sunday: My new weekly sheet

    I've decided to resurrect a meme I used to be so diligent about actually taking part in.  So, here goes! Go ahead, grab my button!Copy the code below then paste onto your site or blog! <a href="https://mommypalooza.com"><img src="https://mommypalooza.com/serveitup.png" alt="Serve It Up Sunday" width="125" height="125" /></a> One of the things my…

  • {friday finds}: 08.19.2011

    Although I consider my taste in home decor to be modern and contemporary, I love these tips on how to achieve the uncluttered look that will suit just about any decor style.  {@ Small Notebook} I am going to surprise my kids with this afterschool treat next week!  YUM!  Can…

  • Throwback Thursday: Keep your kids safe

    Although school may have started in your neck of the woods, it IS officially still summer.  With that in mind, I'm sharing this Throwback Thursday post so that none of us forget it IS still hot out and it IS still unsafe to leave kids in the car.  For any…

  • Top 5 essentials for packing school lunches

    Wow.  Tomorrow is the first day of school after a VERY short summer!  My kids are so excited and I must admit that although I may not be ready, I am certainly very excited for them.  We're gearing up for Wednesday morning and going to enjoy our last day of…

  • Getting {Real} Cheesy with Sargento

    Recently I shared a cheese tasting experience with a few of my friends as we met one evening as part of our church’s local moms group.  As moms I know that we all strive to purchase the best ingredients possible at the most affordable price.  But sacrificing taste for price…