I’m so happy to have guest blogger Kendra Thornton on the blog today! Since Halloween is right around the corner, she’ll share some of her family’s favorite things about the holiday. Stay tuned tomorrow for Part II, when I’ll talk…
Adam Levine Rocks, Smoking Sucks and Not Everyone has Moves Like Jagger
Louella, aka Terri, is on the blog today! She shares her love of Adam Levine (echoed by her two boys), her crappy cell phone photos and some things to think about the next time you go to a concert. Thanks…
Travel: The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – The Story of A Wish and A Make-Over
On our recent Walt Disney World vacation, there were two things my daughter wanted to do – meet Tinker Bell and go to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique {affectionately nicknamed “the BBB” by my family.} After seeing the BBB on the Travel Channel,…
A Mermaid Party
Two months ago, I asked my daughter what theme she wanted for her 6th birthday party. She looked me point blank in the eye and said with a sigh, “It doesn’t matter. Everyone knows the parties are for the moms anyway.” Just…
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
If you grew up in a British household, chances are shepherd’s pie was high on the rotation of dinners your mom made. I know it was for us. My mom’s shepherd’s pie was nothing to write home about. We continually…
I’m Addicted to Reality…
My name is Terri and I’m addicted to reality. Guest post today from my dear friend, Louella, I mean, Terri. The amount of useless knowledge the two of us have floating around in our heads is dangerous. Really dangerous! Here…
Inauguration Day Turkey Patties
If you read my blog, you know I have a couple of picky eaters in the house. So, if they both enjoy something, I figure it’s good enough to share. So, on this Inauguration Day {my daughter asked if we…
And so This is Christmas
And so this is Christmas, and what have I learned? I have learned that what I thought was a passing fear of Santa Claus for my daughter, seems to be a true, deep-rooted fear of the man in the red suit. …
Drink: Bathtub Gin Fizz
My husband and I practically share a birthday. Well, almost. They are four days apart. Two years and four days to be exact. I won’t tell you who’s older. We usually keep the celebrating to a minimum, but this year…
MDNA Tour 2012 in Phoenix
She was here and then she was gone. But before she left, she sang, danced, made political statements and showed us her arse. She of course is Madonna, and her MDNA tour was in Phoenix on Tuesday night. This was…
Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies
Have you been “Booed?” It’s a cute neighborhood tradition where a treat is left on your doorstep by a “phantom ghost.” You have two days to go out and “Boo” two more neighbors. We got “Booed” the other night, by…
September 11, 2001
I had plans that day. I was going to meet my friend Barbara for lunch. She was in town from L.A. for a conference and we hadn’t seen each other in two years. Before meeting her, I was going to…