We have hit summer here in Southwest Florida, even if the calendar doesn't quite reflect it yet. I know this because the boys are heading into their third (!) week out of school, it's hitting 90 ...
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Cherry Chocolate Breakfast Cookies
So, I'm officially in graduate school now, locked in a classroom for up to eight hours a day. Not only are we required to be there, we're required to pay attention and actually learn what they're ...
Simple Roasted Broccoli
I spent most of May sick. Like three doctor's visits, two ER trips, and a hospital stay sick. To make a long story short, if your doctor says that you have pneumonia and need to stay in bed for the ...
Honey Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake
Today is my mom's birthday, and I made her favorite dessert, strawberry shortcake. Strawberry season has come and gone in Florida, and all we can get in the store now are California strawberries. I ...
Orange Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Since we supposedly live in paradise here in southwest Florida (otherwise known as the land of extremely large and scary insects - seriously!), I wanted to make something tropical for dinner. I'd ...
Ten Snacks for Summer Camp, Grad School, or the Office
One week from today I start Physician Assistant (PA) School. I'm really excited, a little bit scared, and very much in preparation mode for this new adventure. In other words ... I can't wait! Wait! ...
Chocolate Cranberry Cheerios Treats
I was laid off last year (I'll tell you more about that another time) and have been lucky to be a stay at home mom (AKA UNEMPLOYED) for the past 13 months. The time I've gotten to spend with my ...
Teacher Appreciation Cookies
It's Teacher Appreciation Week. I know this because Pinterest is full of cute ideas for gifts, but also because I am a teacher myself. I have been getting emails every day this week from counselors ...
Barley Risotto with Ham, Carrots and Red Bell Peppers
The other night I went for a late evening run. I returned home sweaty and satisfied that I'd made it four miles without tripping in the dark or even stopping to walk. My husband was laying down with ...
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Ideas
Cinco de Mayo is Monday, and you know margaritas will be flowing at Happy Hour. But, did you know that Cinco de Mayo is actually an American holiday? I think a lot of people think it's a Mexican ...
