Did your children decide on their grandparent's name or did your parents make the decision on what they wanted to be called? My grandson ultimately made the decision for me. I had initially selected the name Gran, but it didn't stick. I was visiting my grandson one week-end, and when I walked into the … [Continue]
We Have A Winner
Congratulation to entry #23, Terri. You're the winner of the Mother 2 Mother book give away, A Flower in the Snow. True Random Number GeneratorMin:Max:Result:23 … [Continue]
Happy New Year
Hard to believe another year has come and gone. When I look back over the year, I can truly say it was a good year for me. Through the rough times, I remained employed. I've had a roof over my head, plenty of food, watched both of my babies celebrate their birthdays, gained new followers on Mother 2 Mother, and most importantly I … [Continue]
My Bucket List
Another year has come and gone. I started my Bucket List 3 years ago. Each year I pull it out to see what I've accomplished during the year. I've given birth to a beautiful daughter, survived a divorce, given the United Stated government 35 34 32 years of service, raised a daughter as a single mother, sent her … [Continue]
Let It Snow!
First snow of 2012. Yes, we had a white Christmas. Unfortunately, I missed it. I celebrated the holiday at the beach this year. Rainy, but no snow. I love fresh snowfall as long as I don't have to drive in it. The earth is covered with a fresh white blanket. Days like this, I always make a … [Continue]
Winner of Give Aways
Congratulations to Priscilla B., #29. Priscilla is the winner of the Ladybug Tutu give away! Number was generated by Random.org. True Random Number GeneratorMin:Max:Result:29 Congratulations to Mary, #9. Mary is the winner of the Sylvan Books give away. True Random Number GeneratorMin:Max:Result:9 … [Continue]
Sausage Wreath Recipe
Mini- Sausage Wreath Ingredients: - Mini sausages - Refrigerated crescent dough rolls - Red bell pepper - 1/3 cup butter - Rosemary for seasoning - ½ cup BBQ sauce - ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the crescent … [Continue]
Christmas Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Today, I'm sharing parenting tips on Christmas breakfast ideas for kids. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Feliz Navidad. The kids are out of school for the next week and they're excited about Santa. You on the other hand, must come up with meal ideas and other ways to keep them occupied. So, I've put together a round up for Christmas … [Continue]
A Flower in the Snow Book Give Away
I love reading, and I've tried to instill reading into my daughter's and grandchildren's life. Reading aloud to children helps with vocabulary, literacy and gets them to use their imagination as they're listening to the story and looking at the pictures. Thirty four years later, my daughter is still an avid reader and my … [Continue]
