Why I Meal Plan

What’s for dinner? Do you dislike hearing this question as much as I do?

Whether getting home from work, running the kids to activities or getting to our own evening meetings, dinner can sure get in the way. It’s not easy to find a schedule on some nights that is perfect for everyone to eat, let alone a time to cook that meal.

I do enjoy cooking, it’s just that being such a busy mom I don’t have the time most nights or I’m too tired to enjoy it. Menu planning and once a week cooking have changed this.

Mt. St. Helen’s 30 Year Anniversary

It’s hard to believe that I was only 7 when the mountain blew. That’s how it’s referred to around here, the day she blew. I know people freak out thinking about living by a volcano, but hey, we can out run that…I’ve seen you freaks try to out run a tornado. Yeah, doesn’t turn out so well. We have a lot more notice before a mountain blows.  This is going to be a long post, so pour yourself a cold one, fill that mug with a ton of hot coffee and fix a sandwich

Insomnia is Not Disorder

Here’s the disorder…I have to have prescriptions and natural (yes both) treatments in order to go to sleep at a decent time on most nights. Hmm, sounds like the pills are the disorder and I, honestly and my family should just get used to it. Yeah, it’s not “the norm” but it’s my norm.

I do realize I have other issues that cause my insomnia. But I’m tired of having to take my pills in order to go to sleep. I’m pretty sure it means something if I can’t sleep without them after 5 or 6 weeks. I’m a night owl and can’t help it!

Holiday Wrap Event

Shopping, deals, prizes and leftovers!

Sounds like a perfect day to me. Sitting at home, eating turkey sandwiches with a side of cranberries. MMM, can’t wait

The Holiday Wrap party kicks off Friday Nov. 27 (Black Friday) with vendors from 6 companies showing us some of their best gifts to give for the holidays. There are always special deals for attendees that aren’t posted on the the vendor pages. But it doesn’t stop there…

Momma vs. Mommy?

Hmm, I didn’t realize that anyone may need a coding of this. Truly, I’m just a Momma and always have been. It’s not bad to be either, I’m just not a Mommy. But it was brought to my attention that a funny post and discussion could be had by the difference in my head of the two.

Mommy – I think of someone all snuggly. I picture that woman with the SUV that has the Mom Taxi bumper sticker on the back and runs around putting everyone else’s needs first. I was snuggly, but my kids are older, is that why I don’t think of myself as mommy anymore?

Positive Parenting

I know by reading this blog you may think I’m one of the most negative people in the world. But it’s the complete opposite actually. That is why this blog was created. I get my frustrations and vents out on here and can go about helping my family be their best.

Sun City Concert

YEEHAW! Yes, it took an extra 24 to recover from the concert. lol You should see my bruises from dancing in the itty-bitty seat aisles. Thankfully I don’t have to justify them much cause they are truly bad. 6 hours of dancing and rubbing against a metal seat will do that to a delicate skin.

We truly love going to these big shows. Yes, our ticket was $125 a seat, BUT we got 5 huge concerts for that. Considering it’s typically $60 for one headliner, WHAT A DEAL!!!

New Handbag

If you follow this blog you know that I’m not much of a girly-girl. But boy am I working on it. lol I have good friends that are definite girls and it’s rubbing off on me. Oh and it helps that my daughter loves her makeup and accessories so she’s making me branch out daily.

I was excited to get an email asking for me to do a review for Handbag Heaven.  Of course I will jump on that.  I love to do product and site reviews, so why not do a combo of both in one post?

My Anna Nicole

This again could be a long post and could tick many of you off. Oh well, again…love me or hate me, just interact and we will all grow.

I miss Anna Nicole. I was devastated when she died. I knew is wasn’t totally her fault. Yes, I do understand that she surrounded herself with the people she did and she took whatever drugs they gave her, but by season 2 you could so tell that she was not the Nicole we’d all come to know and love for many years prior. She couldn’t put a thought together and that wasn’t normal.

First Sushi

Well some of you may not think this is that remarkable, but I’m over excited about it and that’s all that matters.  OH WAIT, my sushi addict best friends will freak out as well, so that makes it important.  lol  It was surprisingly easy to make.

I made my first sushi rolls today.  Not only did I make my first rolls, but hubby made a roll as well!  We are seriously ready to have our own party and show off our skills.  Previously I could spend about $20 take-out on sushi rolls.  Lately I haven’t been very excited about my rolls even though I’m a total addict.

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