Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
The newest hit in our house for dinner is Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake. I originally found it on Pinterest. And Mallory from The Lentzed Life pinned it from Homemade Delish. I’m sharing this recipe with...
View ArticleUprooted and Settled
The moving company arrived bright and early. The five guys followed her directions with respect and care. A flock of special women in her life swooped down to pack, cook, unpack and settle her into her...
View ArticleA Birth Story – My Second Baby
I knew that she would be coming before her due date of May 13th. I had false labor for three Saturdays before she ever arrived. Each weekend, DH and I would get ready to go to the hospital. Each...
View ArticleMiddle School Memories – Lunchtime
I love to reminisce, it’s my favorite. It seems to come easier to me than trying to remember anything about yesterday or last Tuesday. When I reminisce, I think about the event and the feelings that...
View ArticleLimiting Kids’ Technology Time
Our kids have way more technology options than we ever had. Our game systems weren’t as fancy or flashy, and playing Asteroids on the Atari, was nothing like multi-player Minecraft on the computer. For...
View ArticleWeekend Chores With Kids
What a beautiful holiday weekend we had here in SW PA! My dad is a Vietnam Vet, so we always appreciate those who were lost in combat. We try to use some of the weekend to perk up the inside and...
View ArticleThree Visual Summer Routines for Kids
Our last day of the school year is this Friday, and it’s not even a full school day. It’s called a turn-around day. Seriously. The buses come and pick up the high school kids and drop them off at the...
View ArticleSummer Family “Ussie”
Apparently, there’s a name for group selfies…any guesses? USSIE. It’s the inspiration for the Ketchup With Us(sie) Link Up this week. I got that shizzle covered. We visited Punta Cana this summer. It...
View ArticleFirst Day of School Success
Happy First Day of School! Woo-Hoo! We were thrilled on the first day. Not only for the kids to get out of the house continue their learning, but also for our fourth grade son’s successful morning....
View ArticleFive Things Teachers Want Parents To Do Right Now
In my previous life, I worked as a special education teacher. I was in public schools for about 11 years. I am currently raising two kids in our local school district (The third one graduated. Eek!)....
View Article10 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas
I’ve seen the Elf do amazing work. Does an Elf visit your house? What magic or trouble has he stirred up for your child? Take care of yourself and each other!
View ArticleApril is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, but I won’t wear blue. Instead, I’ll walk in red. Autism Awareness is only the beginning. I believe that most of society is aware that autism exists and what it may...
View ArticlePink and Gold Graduation Party Ideas
We thought it would be more difficult to use the colors pink and metallic gold for our daughter’s grad party in 2013. It wasn’t challenging. It was actually quite fun! First, we decided to host the...
View ArticleRescue Pets Fill Your Heart
We adopted Ginger Mae on April 26th through a Golden Retriever rescue group near us. Her limited back story is just heartbreaking. On April 2nd, Ginger (her given name that day) was found as a stray...
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