Since the holidays are just about here, we all know that means time to get shopping for our friends and family. Am I right? I'm all about saving money, getting a good deal, and of course getting GREAT stuff! (both for myself AND for gifts for others) I've talked about this place HERE before, but I think we need a review lesson, like NOW. So here's what happened this weekend. I am searching my son's closet for long sleeve shirts for school, … [Read more...]
Use This For That: Poop Bags
Yeah.... you read right. Poop bags. Whaaaaaaa????? You don't need a dog or a baby for these bags. Get them for $1 at Dollar Tree, and you'll get a pack of 75 or so. They are so compact, which makes them perfect for storage in your car's console, glove box, small hidden compartment of any kind in your vehicle. I find myself always picking up gum wrappers, extra post it notes, my slips of paper with … [Read more...]
A Year Ago Today…
A year ago today, my daughter had the day off from school. I went to a parent teacher conference. A year ago today, I went shopping with my daughter and met this lovely lady. A year ago today, I took my daughter for a girls lunch date. A year ago today, I spoke of these girls to my daughter during that lunch. A year ago today, I told my daughter (for not the first time) to DREAM BIG. I … [Read more...]
The Power in the OG&E Site
The holidays are just around the corner and that means shopping money. I think we can all agree we'll need shopping money, so who wouldn't want a bit more of it? The promotions of the OG&E SmartHours intrigued me to dig further into some energy savings programs that could save us some money every month. I haven't enrolled in that program yet, but in the meantime, I did go and explore more and went to the OG&E website for customers to … [Read more...]
GNO Mac N Cheese
On a recent girls night out, some of us shared some family traditions. One of the gals shared a SUPER easy and REALLY delish mac-n-cheese that I couldnt help but test for myself, and then of course SHARE with you! She and her family would buy all kinds of fabulous cheeses for "picnic night in" and for guests as well. Whenever they had leftovers, they grated the cheeses, threw em all together, and whipped up this pan of comfort food. Jackie's … [Read more...]
11-12-13
Numbers, sequences and patterns. That's me. That's how I roll. I donno why that is, and this is a completely random topic, but I couldnt resist doing a happy dance because of today's date. Because I'm kinda dorky like that and totally love it when numbers do cool things... such as today, this date. And it's something most don't know about me. At 8:09:10 on 11-12-13. Kinda cool, huh? Yup... I'm fascinated by all things numbers and … [Read more...]
Sweet Mexican Salad
As I hosted my women's networking luncheon today, the main course on the menu was my Green Chili Enchilada Casserole I featured HERE. I needed a side dish or salad to go with it. So, as I do with so many things, I pulled this one out of you know where! HA! Throw this with that and voila.... here is my Sweet Mexican Salad: The goods: Bag of mixed greens Yellow and orange bell peppers, sliced Grape tomatoes Doritos, crushed Pineapple … [Read more...]
Golden Time Tuesday
This weekend's daylight savings time change came just in time if you ask me. It always seems to happen that way almost every fall I feel like. It's the ONE time of the year that the answer to the question "Oh if only there were more hours in the day" is YES! we DO have more time on this day... just ONE hour. But still, it's extra time, right? And time is GOLDEN wouldn't you say? Some of the things I'd do if I had more time? Organize … [Read more...]
5 for 11-1
1. Is it already November? I thought summer was just here..... 2. I am SO glad I didn't buy Halloween candy that I like this year. Trying to keep that laser beam focus and practice self control and will power. I mean, who needs those wonderful, yummy Reese's Peanut Butter Cups anyways, right??? (um ME!) If you're needing some help with what to do with your leftover candy from yesterday's diet bomb, hop on over HERE. 3. I am excited I've … [Read more...]
A Sophisticated Disco Party
This weekend my daughter celebrated her birthday with her classmates. It was her big 13 and I wanted to do something special, yet not over the top, but still something great, and not overboard. We chose to do a party at the roller rink (remember THOSE days!!), but try to keep it as elegant and not cheezy if possible. So here's how it all went down where it didn't break my budget and still looked pretty great. 1. First I picked a theme. … [Read more...]
National Meow Day
Today happens to be a very special day. For a couple of reasons. First.... It's national CAT day! via and I happen to have one SPECIAL Angel.... Some interesting facts on cats... Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. A cat has no collarbone, so it can fit through any opening the size of its head. Cats are North America’s most popular pets: there are 73 million cats compared to 63 … [Read more...]
A Song and a Dance
Something to make you crack up as we start our week. The second half is really more hysterical, so watch the whole thing if you can! http://youtu.be/HCPA8TmsZJk And don't ask me how I did this safely. I did. I wasn't even looking at him or my phone as I did this. I just had my hand up with my phone, hoping I'd get him in my view, and I did. My world. Happy Monday lovies! … [Read more...]
These Are the Best Days
If you even knew what my schedule was like this week with extracurricular activities, I think you'd pass out from being exhausted. And you're not even the one doing any of these things. I still say, I have so much respect for people who have more than 2 kids. God gave me 2 hands, and I have a spouse (that makes 2 of us) to handle it all. How others do it it's beyond me. My life isn't always this busy, however this time of year it always … [Read more...]
Do Something
Have a dream? A goal? An inspiration? Word. Happy Friday! … [Read more...]
4 Ingredient Mexi Chicken
Ok, 5 including the taco seasoning. Now, lemme just tell you guys, I've said it before and I'll say it again. The way I cook, I just throw stuff together, keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best. Most of the times it comes out pretty good (I think!). And know this too... I come from an UBER traditional Greek family, where I did not have "casseroles" or anything with "pre made" or processed in it. This isn't a huge processed meal, but it … [Read more...]
Thinking of Five
1. This. 2. This weekend's weather forecast high temperates is going to be in the mid to upper 80s. Really???? *#@*#&*#@%!!!! Ugh! This makes it SO hard to dress, agree? It's mid October! 3. This new show.... The Goldbergs on ABC. It's like The Wonder Years of today, meaning flashback of life. The difference is this show is set in the 80's, and for those of us who grew up then, hearing Whitesnake Here I Go Again on a tv show … [Read more...]
Everyone Needs One
... and today, I do! Happy Hump Day! … [Read more...]
Double Baked Potatoes
What's for dinner? Blah blah.. same ole thing... Steak? Chicken? And the sides? French fries, corn on the cob, some pasta thingy? Well, something SUPER easy, that looks pretty fancy that my gang loves is my double baked potatoes. I start with my russet potatoes. ... wash em really good and stab them with a fork about 3 or 4 times each. Then pop them into the microwave for 10 minutes. Slice them in half and then scoop out the … [Read more...]
Five Thoughts…
1. Did this week just FLY by? I can't tell you how many times I thought Wednesday was Tuesday... I CERTAINLY didn't realize it was Thursday till about 5 pm. 2. The underlying theme of the week.... This simple little phrase I've preached to my kids every day as they were walking out of my car into school. First, I'd say those 3 magical words... "I love you"... then.... I say, "Remember.... This applies to all. Just because … [Read more...]
Valerie’s Dance
Dancing With the Stars is a show that is pretty safe to have on the tv with my kiddos around, compared to so much other stuff that is out there. It's a show that I have on in the background while we are doing are different things, not one that I'm hooked on and must watch week-to-week. However tonight, it caught my attention and moved me. One of the contestants, Valerie Harper, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last winter, but is not letting … [Read more...]
