Did you ever read Bunnicula when you were a kid? It’s about this vampire bunny who, instead of drinking blood, sucks the color out of vegetables. When I look at parsnips, that’s what comes to mind. They’re like albino carrots. One New Food: Parsnip Recipes Last week we were successful in our attempts to feed […]
When I’m Not Mom Enough
It’s been one of those weeks. You know what I’m talking about. The ones where the kids seem to be in some twisted competition to see who can make Mom lose it first. I’m sad to say, they’re all in the running. The youngest has developed the disgusting habit of spitting to display her annoyance […]
The Questions You Asked Me: Answered
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through my link, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks for your support! About a month ago I asked for your questions on Facebook. You could ask whatever you wanted about whatever subject you wanted and I would answer […]
Meme Monday: Parenthood on Friday Night
We’re back for another edition of Meme Monday! You seemed to enjoy the text version of this one, so I thought I’d include a nice picture to make it sharable. The Truth About Parenthood on Friday Nights
Week 41: I Might Be Crazy
New to the Keeping It Real Challenge? Click here to learn what it’s all about. I’ve signed up for something and I think I might be crazy for attempting it. What is it, you ask. I’m doing NaNoWriMo. Waiting for the collective gasp of disbelief…. Nothing? Oh wait, I bet 99% of you have no […]
One New Food: Turnip
I’ll be honest, sometimes trying to figure out a new food for the kids to eat each week gets tiring. Some weeks I feel like I haven’t put enough effort into it; other weeks I feel like I’ve put too much effort into it considering the return if they don’t end up liking it (remember […]
Sharing Our Blessings: An Adventure in Gratitude and Giving
Don’t you love getting hit with inspiration? This morning I came upon a post from the blogger behind the Imagination Tree. She’s not in love with the Elf on the Shelf (can I get an amen?) and has come up with an alternative: The Kindness Elves. You should go read what her plan is because […]
Week 40: The Day I Ran Out of Coffee
First time joining me for the Keeping It Real Challenge? Click here to find out what it’s all about. You may notice that this week doesn’t have a movie title. It was just too much for my uncaffeinated brain. I might not go back. 5 am Alarm sounds. I have four stories burning a hole […]
One New Food: Apple Recipes
Kristen and I are so excited to be starting an awesome round of giveaways for our amazing #ONENEWFOOD-ers (that’s you!). Make sure you check out the info below to see what you can win and how to be eligible! My family went apple picking after church on Sunday. It was the last day for it […]
Our Master Bedroom Redesign
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through my link, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks for your support! We moved into our home over five years ago. In that time we’ve done absolutely nothing to decorate our master bedroom. Wait, that’s not entirely true. […]