McDonald’s Is Dumb
We flew back to New England last week, after spending two weeks Christmasing with both sides of our family, and landed ten minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Even…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 1/7/13
Last week was short. We flew on Monday, unpacked and took down the tree on Tuesday, and fell back into our regular life on Wednesday. We fought the three hour…
Snow Bunny
There are some things I used to do. I used to go to restaurants without needing crayons. I used to go on real vacations, where I stayed in hotels and…
Crock Pot Split Pea Soup
This Crock Pot Split Pea Soup is the perfect way to use a leftover ham bone!
Planes, Trains, And Automobiles
The past two weeks have been tough for my little blog. Since our families live across the country, instead of going big or going home, we just go home BIG.…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 12/31/12
You guys! This is my final post of 2012! I am always sad to say goodbye to the old year, and excited about the new year, but I long ago…
Crock Pot White Bean and Kielbasa Stew
There are two members of the Crock Pot Thursday crew that haven’t missed a week. Those two are the only ones who made this Slow-Cooker White Bean and Kielbasa Stew…
Foot Love
One of my favorite things about going home for Christmas is knowing my nasty winter feet are going to get some attention when my mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, and I leave our…
Holiday Tips From a Slacker Mom
I have spent more than a decade traveling for Christmas. I wouldn’t call myself an expert in navigating the delicate waters of family and holiday expectations, but I do have…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 12/24/12
I was in the bath last week, and Lily thought I may want a bubble bath. This isn’t quite what I expected, but since my kids won’t give me five minutes of…
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
This Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is definitely one of my favorite Crock Pot Thursday recipes so far. My four-year-old came home from preschool on Thursday, stopped in the doorway and said, “WHAT…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 12/17/12
Photo from Newton Patch Last week was mostly a normal week. Until Friday. The senseless shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT brought the entire country to it’s knees,…
My Kids Are The Best. And The Worst.
A friend was feeling bad yesterday morning. She had an epic fight with her three-year-old over the fact that he wouldn’t let her wipe him after pooping. They were late…
Crock Pot Sausage Stuffing
I love Thanksgiving. Some people are in it for the turkey or the mashed potatoes and gravy, and some folks are focused on the pie. Me? I love all of…
Crock Pot French Dip Subs
For those of you familiar with my Crock Pot Thursday series, you know that my mother-in-law, three of my sisters-in-law, and I take turns selecting a slow cooker recipe weekly,…
Crock Pot Shredded Chicken
This recipe is the easiest and most delicious Crockpot Shredded Chicken, and is great in so many dishes! Use it for tacos, soups, nachos, salads, sandwiches, and more! My family loves this quick and easy dinner idea!
Crock Pot Corn Chowder
Every Thursday, my mother-in-law, three sisters-in-law, and I make the same slow cooker recipe for dinner. We call it Crock Pot Thursday (clever, no?) and take turns choosing the recipe.…