Monthly Archives: July 2009

Is There a Difference Between Only and Single?

In the last couple of months Luke has been traveling a lot for work. It has been challenging. I know that there are many families that have one spouse/parent on the road a lot so I am not looking for sympathy. I say Luke’s time away is challenging because with him gone we all have… Continue Reading

Did You Know I am a Self-Taught Stone Mason?

We started out spring this year planning out the big changes that were to take place in our yard. Now let me say that our yard is tiny, it would just about fit inside my living room. No, I’m not making that up, I have measurements to prove it! Since our yard is so small… Continue Reading

Evolving Mommy’s Kitchen: My Top 10 Freezer Must Have’s

In the past week you have gotten to peek inside of my refrigerator, and pantry and seen what some of my must haves are. Today I present to you, in no particular order, my Top 10 Freezer Must Haves: 1. Peas: I am a big time pea lover. Big. Time. Frozen peas have a much… Continue Reading

Evolving Mommy’s Kitchen: My Top 11 Refrigerator Must Have’s

You have seen my Top 20 Pantry Must Haves so the time has come to unveil my Top 11 Refrigerator Must Haves. I know 11 is an odd number but it’s my list and I just could not leave one of these items off. These are the basics that I try to have on hand… Continue Reading

When Good Days Go Bleh

Sometimes things just don’t come together right. Sometimes days just don’t work out the way I planned. Take today for instance. It was not my worst day on record and really it wasn’t all that bad but I can’t help but feel disappointment when I think about it. I couldn’t get myself out the door… Continue Reading

Evolving Mommy’s Kitchen: My Top 20 Pantry Must Haves

I like to cook and bake and chop and mince. You knew that right? There are certain foods and ingredients that I consider must haves in my kitchen. These items are the things I know I can always find in my cupboards, refrigerator, drawers and freezer. They are my go to items. I know that… Continue Reading

How a Potty Can Make Me Happy, and a Little Sad

**As a disclaimer the words poop and potty may appear several times in this post, don’t worry it isn’t messy or gross. Feel lucky next time I may not warn you.**On our way home from the grocery store today a certain little girl of mine called up to me from her seat “Mom, I wanna… Continue Reading