This week was a little screwy because I was having a yard sale and got lazy in the kitchen. What a lot of work!! Breakfasts Burger King – ham, egg & cheese biscuit…yum! LO french toast casserole Bacon, eggs, american fries Yogurt & granola egg burritos x2 bagel w/PB, fruit Lunches any ideas? Mac & […] Read more…
Blog Tour – Sunflower Serenade by Tricia Goyer
Sunflower Serenade, by Tricia Goyer, is the 12th in the Home to Heather Creek series published by Guideposts. The Home to Heather Creek series is about a woman, Charlotte, who takes guardianship of her teenage grandchildren after their mother (who ran away) died suddenly and their father abandons them. Even if you’ve never read this […] Read more…
{CLOSED} Giveaway – Bath & Body Works Mini Pampering Basket
Congrats to #4, Mama Zen, who said: “A nice, long bubble bath!” Our final giveaway this week is a Bath & Body Works Mini Pampering gift set. The scent is Moonlight Path and it includes Shower Gel, Body Lotion and Fragrance Mist, 2 oz. each, plus a Liplicious Lip Gloss. Our exclusive, classic Moonlight Path® […] Read more…
Read Aloud Thursday- Animals, Animals
I’ve decided to join in the fun of Read Aloud Thursday @ Hope is the Word. I do, after all, read books aloud all the time. And I do write a bit about homeschooling and other learning resources for children and think this will be a great fit for y’all (don’t tell Bones I used […] Read more…
{CLOSED} Giveaway – Little Pink Book of Entertaining
Congrats to Tracy DeLuca, comment #5! Today’s giveaway is the Little Pink Book of Entertaining. From the publisher: This ”Modern Guide to Celebrating with Style” shows you how to party with panache – the easy way. It’s a crash course in today’s casual-chic style of entertaining, with handy checklists and creative party ideas to help […] Read more…
{CLOSED} Giveaway – Little Pink Book of Etiquette
Congrats to Julie! Today’s giveaway is a copy of the Little Pink Book of Etiquette. From the publisher: This perfect little primer teaches you how to get it right the first time, and does so with incisive humor and flair. Avoid ”Oops Moments” (faux pas) in all areas of your life from everyday conversation (Hint: […] Read more…
What’s On Your Nightstand? – Aug. 09
I didn’t do a ton of reading this month. I haven’t felt like doing much of anything, to tell the truth :). I did get these books read that were on my list from last month: Discipline that Lasts a Lifetime by Dr. Ray Guarendi (awesome!) The Last Boylen – GOOD READ! The Rosary: A […] Read more…
Company’s Coming French Toast Casserole
Let me just start out by telling you that this recipe is neither healthy, nor cheap. It is, however, positively FABULOUS and a great recipe for feeding guests when they spend the night since it’s made the day before. You will need: 16 oz of store bought bread ( or about 1-1/2 lbs homemade whole-wheat, […] Read more…
{CLOSED} Giveaway! – Little Pink Book of Elegance
Congrats to Tracy DeLuca, comment #3! Today, I am giving away the Little Pink Book of Elegance. From the publisher: This Modern Girl’s Guide to Living with Style teaches you how to enhance your world, one elegant touch at a time. Includes fabulous tips on clothing, grooming, accessories, your home, entertaining, and more. This book […] Read more…
{CLOSED} Product Review & Giveaway – Purex 3-in-1 Complete Laundry Sheets
Congrats to Val, comment #15 who said: “I just subscribed and am reading older posts , awesome writing by the way.” Laundry is such a mundane thing. You HAVE to do it unless you are infinitely rich & can just buy new clothes every day. And it’s not just washing it, you have to dry […] Read more…