Living in Pennsylvania has been an educational experience – there’s so much history here, though we haven’t even begun to explore every possible historical area (read: tourist trap fun), but one of the places we made sure to visit when my sister and her family paid us their first of several visits, was HersheyPark: Hershey,…
Recently I had the supreme honor of an invitation to be an Auntie Anne’s Blog Ambassador and attending Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Academy (yes, there really is such a thing!), to learn all about the pretzel experience. I know, you’re jealous aren’t you? I had no idea Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Academy was practically in my…
We’re just about halfway through the month of January already. How’s the New Year treating you so far? I’ve found I’m just as busy as ever, but making do. This week’s theme for Monday’s Music Moves Me was suggested by a previous Spotlight Dancer, Time Out For Mom – Songs that are good to exercise…
Last week our cat Zelda was sitting on top of our pellet stove not budging – not sure what she was keeping her eye on, but I thought it was funny she barely moved as I started snapping pictures of her, so I thought I’d have some fun with them for you: Doesn’t she make…
When the hubby bought me a Tablet for Mother’s Day last year, I had a feeling that I wouldn’t be the only one enjoying the benefit of having a tablet. Especially when I saw the gleam in Princess Nagger’s eyes as I unwrapped my gift. Sure enough, once the battery was fully charged, Princess Nagger…
While I generally prefer to bake from scratch, sometimes you have to suck it up and use a mix when you have a daughter who forgets to let you know in advance she’s going to need cupcakes for her class sooner than the day before. Ahem. Betty Crocker is my go-to for keeping cake mixes…
Ah, Monday. The last Monday before school starts for Princess Nagger. So of course there’s the mad dash to do some last minute things before her summer break comes to an end and she’s subjected to learning in a controlled environment. As for me, I’ll miss her cute little mug each day, eye rolling and…
