Jan
21
2010
I want to share this idea with you because I think it will completely bless anyone you may know who has a husband in the military. Last year, I wanted to do something for my sister-in-law as she prepared for her husband to go out to sea for five months with the Navy. I don’t [...]
Jul
07
2009
I was recently thumbing through a magazine that had a really great idea for coping with the blues. Depression is something that I have struggled with for years and I know the same is true for many women and mothers. The idea entailed making a kit with all the little things that make you happy. [...]
Apr
20
2009
Since moving to New England two years ago, I have found it rather difficult to make a connection with people that would last. As a homegrown Southern girl, I enjoy saying “hi” to people I pass on the street and feel the need for social interaction in a relaxing atmosphere. In order to satisfy my [...]
Feb
19
2009
This week has been going rather well. I seem to be slowly coming out of the winter funk that inevitably hits me every winter since we have moved to New England. Yes, the winters are long and cold, but the summers are worth the wait. Speaking of which, I can’t wait for summer! : ) [...]
Feb
10
2009
With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, I am curious what everyone has planned. I am contemplating what special something I want to do for my honey. I am thinking gourmet…mac n’ cheese with franks, make that smoked franks, cornbread…then for dessert, chocolate pudding with cool whip. Then I am thinking we will sip [...]
Feb
10
2009
Today on my commute home, I had turned down one of the back roads to get to my street. Since the beginning of this year, I have started taking this new route. I enjoy driving past the frozen pond. It tells me if spring is on its way. I can often times see snowmobile tracks [...]
Feb
09
2009
Since Brad and I moved to New England in 2006, it seems like February has typically been the coldest of the winter months. This year is proving to be no exception. For tonight’s dinner, I felt the need for something that would provide an inner warmth. What better food to provide that than soup! It [...]