Happy Birthday America! Several years ago, we received this homemade card in the mail from our son and daughter-in-law. Both of their fathers were Air Force career men, so they remember the sacrifices that military families make. I pray, as a nation, we never forget the men and women who have served and sacrificed for […]
30 Things I Didn’t Know Before Motherhood
I wrote this in 2012, but I read it every Mother’s Day, because it reminds me that motherhood is my biggest blessing. Here are just 30 things (among many) that becoming a Mom taught me… 1. Being a mom made me realize I really wasn’t the center of the universe, like I thought I was. […]
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On Being Snippy (ha!)
About 5 years ago, I took on a new identity. I became a couponer. (Or dough stretcher.) I’ve intermittently used coupons in the past, but now I’m pretty committed. I created a 3-ring binder with baseball card sheets and homemade dividers. I keep the binder in the car, so it’s with me on every outing, […]
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Tahini-free Hummus
I love hummus. Well, my own hummus. I discovered hummus about five years ago and was hooked because I love beans. But, there was a flavor I couldn’t pinpoint that seemed ‘off’ to me, so I did some research and found out it was the tahini I didn’t care for. Which is weird, because tahini […]
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Healthy Nut Mix
I’m a snacker of crunchy things. Jell-o just doesn’t do it for me. Some diets incorporate snacks into their plan. This is smart – it keeps our bodies from thinking they’re starving. (I would have to drop 50 pounds before the thought of starvation would even approach the radar of anyone who knows me.) I […]
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Squash Pizza
This is an altered version of Rachel Ray’s recipe. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SQUASH PIZZA might not be the best name for this yummy pizza pie, but it’s really delish!!! 475 degree oven 3-4 T olive […]
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Cherry Chocolate Cake
Cherry Chocolate Cake/Cupcakes is our favorite dessert here in the Ballpark. I think I found this recipe 30+ years ago, and it always comes out great. And it could not be easier! CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE/CUPCAKES 1 STORE-BOUGHT CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX, THE CHEAPEST KIND 2 BEATEN EGGS 1 CAN CHERRY PIE FILLING 1 t. ALMOND EXTRACT […]
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WHO’S the BOSS? (reminder #3)
I’m struggling to come to terms with some hard facts of life this week: 1. I can’t bar disappointment or suffering from visiting my loved ones. 2. I can’t face people’s demons for them, as much as I want to. 3. I can’t implant solutions into a problem when the problem is not mine to […]
