Happy National Pecan Pie Day

except we aren’t making pie, we are making muffins I love holidays…especially ones involving food. That’s right, I’m a holiday girl. You’ll learn that about me soon enough, though, as we are literally on the cusp of the holidays. What the what? Only 23 weeks and 165 shopping days, so, racers start your engines. For …

If Loving These Cookies is Wrong

then I don’t want to be right Meet Glen. Glen is married to my first cousin, Kim, who is more like my sister than my cousin. They are some of our best friends and we love when they come to visit…all the way from South Louisiana. Except, well, Glen has an addiction. When I ask …

What Happens When Strawberries and Blueberries Get Married?

that’s easy…they create this delicious trifle Happy 4th of July week readers, all three of you, well, four if you include my mom. I hope this post finds you rested from the weekend and looking forward to the mid-week holiday. This writer actually has some really great memories of the 4th of July…fireworks, homemade ice cream, …

My Most Requested Recipe is…(drum roll)

…my salsa I don’t care who you ask, this is hands down the best salsa you will ever eat. That’s right, and you make it in your own kitchen and your friends will think you are Maria Guadalupe. And if your name is really Maria Guadalupe, I applaud you because I think that’s a really …

What Does Home Life, Parenting, Small Business and Literacy Have in Common?

it probably has to do with the alphabetmom.com I thought you’d never ask, because I’m sure it’s a question that has been keeping you up at night. It sure keeps me up at night, because, well, I’m launching a blog with these four platforms. Your next question might be, well, why? Because these are four …

Pizza is Good Therapy

especially if it’s homemade Wait. What? Am I saying you should make homemade pizza when you can order Johnny’s? Or buy it in the frozen pizza section? Yes, yes I am. Why? Because it is a fantastic family (and friend) fun night. This blog will routinely and consistently encourage family togetherness by using the three …