Cupcake fun
I have been the designated family birthday cake baker since I was 12. I’ve always loved decorating special cakes to match the recipient’s interests, the party theme, or even a specific gift. A few months ago … Read More
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
I just had to post about this adorable book, which I found on my most recent trip to the library. I usually check out a stack of books each time I go, and some are better … Read More
How We Spend $200 per Year for Two Cell Phones
One of the last big splurges before I left my career behind was the purchase of fancy new cell phones for my husband and myself. I wanted a smart phone and he wanted one that was … Read More
Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death
I have been a fan of Wallace and Gromit for years, so I was a little bit surprised to learn that I had completely missed hearing about the latest Wallace and Gromit short, “A Matter of Loaf and Death”. … Read More
Steam cleaning carpets with the RugDoctor
One of the selling points when we chose our house was the beautiful (if very worn) hardwood flooring throughout. I’ve always loved wood floors, but the attraction wore off a bit when I became pregnant. I … Read More
Terro can safely deal with carpenter ants and more
I currently have an army of ants frenetically scurrying around my bathroom. Why? Because they happened upon a single stray sesame seed. Times must be desperate in the world of ants. But not to worry–I have … Read More