Make Thanksgiving even more special by inviting the little ones in your family to help in the kitchen! We have over 10 kid-friendly recipes that will bring happiness to your holiday!
This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. We receive a commission if purchases are made through our links to retailers. Click here to read our full disclosure policy.
One of my favorite things about making Thanksgiving dinner is having my kids help me with the food. Sometimes, they help
Family
In Memory of My Sister, Brittany
On June 1, 2012, my 28-year-old sister, Brittany, lost her battle with Batten Disease.
Brittany was a beautiful girl who was happy and loved to smile. She loved music and movies. Her favorite movies were animated ones -- pretty much anything Disney or Pixar, and one of her most recent favorites was Happy Feet. She loved other movies like Jumanji and Mrs. Doubtfire. She loved the outdoors. She loved Mexican food and pizza. She loved Barbies and jewelry.
In memory of my Dad
This is a post that I never imagined posting.
After my 37-year-old sister, Danielle, passed away in November, I looked forward to 2012 being a year without losing someone I love. I figured that after losing her, there was no chance that I would lose someone else dear to me...what would be the odds of that? I was sure it wouldn't happen.
But it did.
On Monday, January 23, my Dad died.
My father bought two breakfast burritos at McDonald's, drove to a commuter parking lot to wait for
My New KitchenAid Stand Mixer!
Every time I look at it on my counter top, I can't believe that I actually own one, but it's true...I do. I am the proud owner of a new, shiny red KitchenAid Stand Mixer!
This KitchenAid came to me as a complete surprise from my dad. Now, if you know my dad, you know that he is an extremely frugal person. He's VERY careful about his purchases and not an impulsive buyer at all. This is completely out of the ordinary for him and so unexpected. We were talking on the phone one day and he asked
In memory of my sister
Our 21st Wedding Anniversary
It was 21 years ago today that David and I were married here in Las Vegas. We drove into Las Vegas from California knowing we were getting married, but not sure where. We stopped at one of those "Welcome Centers" where we got information on various wedding packages. We decided on the Candlelight Wedding Chapel, which was located right on the Strip, right next to the Riviera. It's said that celebrities such as Bette Midler, Michael Caine, Whoopi Goldberg and Barry White married there too. Sadly,
Our Ultimate Vegas Date Night
Last Friday (May 27, 2011), David got a phone call telling him that he has won a contest he has entered on the Wigibuy Facebook page. The prize? A pair of tickets to see comedian Chelsea Handler live at Ceasars Palace (Las Vegas, of course) the very next day. And as if that wasn't cool enough, it included a stay at Ceasars Palace. I freaked out! Just the day before I was thinking about how badly the two of us needed a date night: no work, no computers, no kids. But this? Never imagined we'd win
Self Serve Frozen Yogurt (Daily Photo)
When we moved to Las Vegas, we were pleasantly surprised to find a delightful treat: self serve frozen yogurt! And there is no shortage of them here - Vegas seems to have one on almost every corner.
The place we've visited the most often is U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt. Here's how it works:
1. Grab a cup (we always grab the 16 oz cup)
2. Dispense your favorite frozen yogurt flavors (and there is lots of flavors!)
3. Top with toppings, if you wish (LOTS of choices - nuts, fresh fruit, cookie
Daily Photo: Del Taco Lunch
We took a trip to the park and since I lack the skills of packing park snacks, we were starving after wards. So, we stopped off at Del Taco. I missed Del Taco when we were living back east. David and I each had: 1 Chicken Taco Del Carbon (4 WW Points+), 1 Taco (49¢ small ones - 3 WW Points+), and 1 bean burrito with green sauce (small, 49¢ ones - 8 WW Points+). So, a 15 WW Point+ lunch...kinda big, but considering that I used to order the Chili Cheese Fries which are a 14 WW Point+ value alone,
TGIF: My Trusting, Grateful, Inspired Friday
I've recently found the blog, Ordinary Courage, by author Brené Brown. She is a research professor and writer who studies vulnerability, courage, and authenticity.
I've learned quite a bit by reading the posts on her blog, and that has turned me into quite a fan of hers. The first post I read was "this I believe . . . about basic dignity", where she talks about the way we might treat others - especially those in the service industry. The image on her site (which says "No Cell Phone Use At