Monthly Archives: December 2008

Awesome Gift Deal!

Okay everyone I just found an awesome deal on Amazon and had to share it with you. If your like me, you might still be looking (searching…racking your brain…stressing out…thinking about giving up and moving away…) for Christmas gifts for a few people and I have an idea for you. Last year we got my… Continue Reading

So This is Santa – A Thousand Words Thurday

Monkey’s first meeting with Santa Claus. She was 3 months old and wasn’t quite sure what to make of him. What do you think she was thinking while sitting there on his lap? On a side note this guy is the best Santa I have ever seen! For more ATWT visit Jen…. Continue Reading

Bye-Bye Christmas

What!?! Yep, I’m saying bye-bye to Christmas, but first I have a question… Is it a woman’s job to shoulder the gift purchasing and giving responsibilities? I mean really as a woman, is it my job to plan for, budget for and buy every Christmas gift for family members and friends? My husband seems to… Continue Reading

Bet You Can’t Guess What We Did Last Night…

It all started with Monkey, she loves to play in this cupboard. It only has a couple Crock Pots, a few bags of flour and a handful of other things in it so there is plenty of room for her to climb in and play. I honestly don’t mind because it keeps her busy while… Continue Reading

Tangy Citrus Shrimp

Ingredients1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon lime juice2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or Spicy brown mustard1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest from 1 lime,1/2 teaspoon thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperMetal or wooden skewers (if grilling) Directions In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime… Continue Reading

My Kid’s a Thief in Training

Monkey has been obsessed with the tree since the moment we put it up. I have told her dozens of times a day to leave the tree alone. So one day I noticed that she had figured out a new plan of attack so that she wasn’t just going at the tree head on in… Continue Reading

My Kid’s a Thief in Training

Monkey has been obsessed with the tree since the moment we put it up. I have told her dozens of times a day to leave the tree alone. So one day I noticed that she had figured out a new plan of attack so that she wasn’t just going at the tree head on in… Continue Reading