This House Has Character!

This House Has Character!

Well, it’s been a while since my first post about the house that we purchased. There has been a lot work done on it and I meant to post along the way, but life has been busy. I actually wrote this blog post several weeks ago 

Mom, You’re Too Old For A Tattoo!

Mom, You’re Too Old For A Tattoo!

Most people don’t know that I had a tattoo at all, but I do. I have a little tiny sunflower on my right ankle. The sunflower is supposed to have a peace sign in the middle of it, but it never really looked  like a 

My Best Valentine’s Day Ever..Plus a Few Tips

My Best Valentine’s Day Ever..Plus a Few Tips

Childhood Valentine Memories… Whenever I bring up the subject of Valentine’s Day, many people grimace and express their distaste for this particular holiday.  I get it…some people think that it means nothing if they don’t have a significant other in their lives.  Valentine’s Day doesn’t 

OOPS! Halloween Food FAILS!

OOPS! Halloween Food FAILS!

What a fun month we had, trying out recipes for spooky Halloween fun.  Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately for the sake of laughter), not EVERYTHING turned out quite as planned!  Some of our attempts had to be re-made, and some…well…all I can say is that I 

Stepping out of my Comfort Zone: Tailgating at Arrowhead Stadium

Stepping out of my Comfort Zone: Tailgating at Arrowhead Stadium

LONG TIME FAN I’ve been a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs team for thirty years.  Steve DeBerg was the quarterback when I first began following them steadily in 1988.  I was only twenty one years old when I became a fan for life.  My 

Henry’s Candy Company: A Sweet Treat

Henry’s Candy Company: A Sweet Treat

Who can take a sunrise…sprinkle it with dew..cover it in chocolate and a miracle, or two?  The candy man, the candy man can!  As a young girl, my favorite movie was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  Well, actually, it is still one of my 

One Weekend CAN Make a Difference!

One Weekend CAN Make a Difference!

Isn’t it amazing how a little bit of fun and relaxation can be enough to give a person that extra boost needed to refresh the attitude and carry on with a new sense of hope?  Here is my story of how one weekend CAN make 

Old Fashioned Chocolate Sheet Cake

Old Fashioned Chocolate Sheet Cake

For Christmas 1996, my mother sat down and made a hand written cookbook of her recipes for each of her children.  She passed away in 2011, and I am so thankful that she gave us those special gifts.  Each time I make a recipe from 

10 Tips for a Budget Friendly Back to School Experience

10 Tips for a Budget Friendly Back to School Experience

It’s that time of year again, ugh…back to school shopping.  From time to time, I try to write a post that might be somewhat helpful.  Today I’ve decided to share some tips and tricks to make this preparation for the new school year a bit 

Fried Eggs and Bird Poop: Let’s Have Some Fun!

Fried Eggs and Bird Poop: Let’s Have Some Fun!

  “It’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk”- Most of us have heard that phrase at some point in our lives.  BUT, how many of you have actually tried to fry an egg on the sidewalk?  I have!! It was almost twenty