Homemade French Bread Recipe
We had a family dinner the other day and I was in charge of bringing bread. We were having pasta so I really wanted to bring French bread but I have never made it before. I didn’t want to go buy it because we are on a no spend challenge. After looking around I finally [...]
Eastern vs. Western Parenting
I’m a pretty laid back mom. I expect my kids to take responsibility for themselves in a lot of situations. I want them to do their homework without me standing over them. I want them to do their chores without me nagging them. I want them to find their passions and explore their own interests. [...]
Anniversary Equals A Family Tradition
What would one expect for their very first wedding anniversary? A romantic dinner out? A bouquet of beautiful red roses? A Domino’s Pizza? No? No pizza? Oh shoot, I guess Big Daddy and I got it all wrong then. Darn. January 16, 1999 we celebrated our first wedding anniversary. We couldn’t afford a baby-sitter for [...]
Two Weeks For Only $5
Please allow me to be frank. I love to save money. However, I DO NOT like all the work that comes along with buying the newspaper, pulling out the coupon inserts, flipping through them to see which coupons and items I may actually purchase and use, then grabbing the scissors and cutting along those annoying [...]
Are You Staying Warm Or No?
As I sit at my computer and peck away at the keyboard, I have to hit the backspace button over and over again to correct my mistakes. I am not intentionally hitting the incorrect keys, but my fingers are literally numb due to being so stinkin’ cold. Annoying is not even the word for it. It got [...]
Perspectives On Social Media Marketing – Giveaway
Who would have ever thought five years ago that “Social Media” would be a household phrase in the year 2011? It’s become the norm. It’s now imperative that companies big and small utilize it. However, if you’re not familiar with the “social media” world, it can be a little overwhelming. No, wait! Scratch that. It [...]
Easiest & Best Banana Bread
Banana Bread 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup melted butter 2 cups flour 2 mashed bananas 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (optional) Mix sugar, butter and eggs. Add bananas. Stir in flour and baking soda. Add chocolate chips. Bake 350 degrees. Loaf: Approx. 50 minutes Mini Loaves: Approx. 35 minutes [...]
