The Personal Blog of a Gen X Mom.
Watching The Peanuts holiday episodes were one of my favorite ways to get excited about the holidays as a little girl. Back when I was growing up, cartoons only came on after school and Saturday mornings, so being able to watch one during prime View Post
One of our family traditions that always takes place after the Thanksgiving dinner is watching football. Of course, almost everyone ends up nodding off before a game is finished, which is understandable after all of the wonderful food, but it's View Post
Whether you spend a little or a lot on an item you really want, I'm sure, like many people, you do your research on the item, compare prices, and read reviews. I can remember agonizing online for hours over my digital camera I purchased this View Post
Is there anything better than fresh from the oven, piping hot biscuits on a cold morning? I live for the weekends when my husband gets up and has our home smelling wonderful with a huge breakfast cooking. We’re big fans of Pillsbury biscuits, so View Post
Since October 31, I have been participating in the Truvia Swap Out Your Sweetener Challenge. Why would anyone want to swap out their current sweetener for Truvia? Here are a few reasons: Truvia is... * Kosher certified * Zero calories * One View Post
With the weather getting cooler, there is nothing better than comfort food. One of my favorite comfort foods is mashed potatoes. My grandmother always made them homemade and they were so good. Like many women, I don't always have time to make View Post
Keeping your home as allergen-free as possible can be time consuming. My family is fortunate in that we only suffer seasonal allergies. I love to clean (strange, I know), so along with my usual household cleaning duties, one thing we make View Post
With so many school districts across the country having to eliminate teacher salaries and educational programs due to budget cuts, many schools are having to come up with some creative ways to raise money for the extras not provided in the school View Post
Starting your own business can be exciting and profitable. Sometimes deciding to work for yourself can be one of the smartest career moves a person can make in life. I've often dreamed of owning a small bookstore. I love books and reading, but View Post
By now, if you have children that attend school, I'm sure everyone is getting settled into their daily routine. It's tough juggling homework and the morning rush. If you pack your child's lunch, it can also be difficult coming up with a variety of View Post
If I had to show you my recipe binder, I would be very embarrassed. Often times if I am at a social event where great food is being served, I hunt down whoever made something I loved and ask them for the recipe. My binder is full of recipes View Post
