Super Quick Gingerbread House
The four year old is out to ruin Christmas for the whole lot of us.Tuesday, 11:00 am, Dollar TreeMe: Okay gang. Let’s split up. Shelbi and Bella you guys shop…
Corn Chowder
It’s early. Very early. The sun hasn’t even come out. I can hear a few birds chirping, but I think they are just yelling at me to go back to sleep. …
Croque Monsieur
I’m moving to Paris.No, not Paris, TX.Paris, FRANCE.Because, nobody there knows me. But more importantly, because a substantial portion of the population won’t understand when my children insult them, or…
Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Maybe I’m going to start my period.I’m getting all choked up over the craziest things, and I can’t remember anything.Bella held up a scruffy red t-shirt with a monkey on…
How to Make an Autumn Wreath
I have been a mother for 10 years now.Almost to the day.And, I can quite honestly say, I haven’t learned a damn thing yet.3:30 pm.The bus brakes screech in the…
Chewy Caramel Popcorn Balls
I’m just going to come out and say it, I’m a feminist.I know, I shouldn’t be ashamed, but sometimes in the back of my head I can hear my dad…
Halloween Appetizer: Used Q-tip Kabobs
Time: 10 am SaturdayPlace: 6 year old’s Soccer Game.She’s running . . . running . . . running. Slower as every minute passes.Her arms are hanging at her side. Her…
Little Girl Witchy Make-Up (a little scary, but still pretty)
Bella recently informed me that she wants to be a Little Girl Witch for Halloween.I couldn’t be happier.Apparently, she wants to be the little girl witch to my Mommy Witch. I’m a…
Strawberry Shortcake Easy Homemade Costume
Me: Okay girls, Soledad needs help with Show n’ Tell. She needs to find an object that starts with the Letter “U”. It has to be able to fit into…
Fish Tacos with Creamy Dill Sauce
I was brushing Bella’s hair the other day, and we decided to go for something a little different. Curls.Me: Oh Belly, you look so cute!Bella: Yeah, just like I went…