July 31, 2009 by Shannon | 2 Comments
Well, we’re narrowing down our vacation options. For a while there, Yellowstone was in the lead. Now we’re leaning the completely opposite direction — the Washington/Oregon coast!
So while I was hunting for vacation inspiration last weekend, I got quite a giggle out of a little typo I found…
July 30, 2009 by Shannon | 4 Comments
Our poor dog. Kellan seems to think that Enzo is meant to be his own personal jungle gym. And “recipe” taste tester. And amusement park ride. This is how most of Enzo’s days go…
July 29, 2009 by Shannon | 7 Comments
Sometimes, those days when I have no idea what we’re going to have for dinner often generate the very best recipes. This is one of those recipes.
It makes use of what what you can easily find at your local farmer’s market or in the vegetable garden right now: green beans, fresh basil and tomatoes. With some almonds, almond butter and tofu, you have the makings of a delicious summer skillet.
July 28, 2009 by Shannon | 5 Comments
I am certain that no one will nominate me for Mom of the Year with this blog entry.
But let’s be honest here. I have a lot of wine corks at my house. And since I always have big plans to do something crafty with them but never do, I find other ways to use them. A couple of my solutions have proven to be good toddlerproofing techniques. Yeah, I feel kinda weird using wine corks to toddlerproof my house. But who cares, as long as it works.
July 27, 2009 by Shannon | 9 Comments
We’re big fans of the Food Network at my house, and I’m rooting for Melissa d’Arabian to become the Next Food Network Star — she’s a stay-at-home mom of four who’s a whiz in the kitchen. Go Melissa!
But while watching her advance to the final two on the show last night, I saw something that had me jumping off the couch in horror.
July 24, 2009 by Shannon | 4 Comments
When it comes to beverages, I generally stick to water, coffee and wine. But sometimes a mommy just needs a bit of cool, delicious refreshment. And for that matter, so does a kid.
This recipe is sweet and simple — just four ingredients and a blender.
July 23, 2009 by Shannon | 5 Comments
So you know how I’ve recently resolved to make the most of the summer that’s left? Looks like I’ll be doing so from the comfort of my own home, right up until the leaves start to fall.
1. We have no vacation plans.
2. We can’t narrow down where to go.
3. We want to travel on a budget.
July 22, 2009 by Shannon | 7 Comments
I did it! I colored my hair at home and it did not turn purple. It did not fall out. At least not yet.
Actually, it was a pretty painless process! I just had to squirt a tube of stuff into a bottle, then shake, squirt, wait and rinse. And condition. And rinse again. And then dry my hair so I could see the new color.
Here’s my only complaint though…
July 21, 2009 by Shannon | 2 Comments
Okay, I am typing this with one hand and knocking on the wooden kitchen table as I write this: the tantrum train has stopped.
There has been no Attack of the Killer Tantrum — at least not yet.
July 20, 2009 by Shannon | 5 Comments
Kellan often asks me to tell him stories. Sometimes they’re about traveling on a pirate ship in a deep, blue ocean. And sometimes, if I know I’m going to make this meal, the stories are about swinging on vines with monkeys in a green, leafy rainforest. It’s all a setup to get him to eat his “jungle vines” at mealtime.
And it works.
July 17, 2009 by Shannon | 28 Comments
Betcha haven’t heard of this “popular” baby name — Eizabeth.
I found this error while perusing a locally-produced, free baby magazine. The issue featured a list titled, Most Popular Baby Names of 2008.
