There is a lot that goes into making a marriage great, and it’s important to talk about the basics like loving your husband well, making him a priority, and spending time together. But there is a huge part of marriage that we can be afraid to talk about realistically. Yes, I’m talking about sex! When you have kids, employees, and friends to serve and love, it can be hard to have energy left to love on your husband. Yet of…
Have you ever made a decision for your life and been totally convinced it was right only to find out you were wrong? At the end of last year, I was convinced that this year I needed more down time for me. And I was justified! Last year was hard. I was overwhelmed, exhausted, and both emotionally and physically depleted. This was not a want; this was a need. I needed more “me” time. But I was wrong. More time…
I have recently discovered a new way to make burgers… have you ever tried a lamb burger? Oh my, it is so delicious! Your kids would never know that it wasn’t ordinary beef, and better yet, lamb is comparable in price! You can spice them up however you would like, but these are so yummy and simple. Top them with anything you have in the house, but I did feta cheese, tomatoes, onion aioli and lettuce. So fire up the grill and…
Have you ever wondered how some people have so much courage? Have you ever thought to yourself, I am not nearly as brave as so-and-so? Or that because you are ‘just a mom’ you don’t have the grit that some others do? The truth is, you are brave, you are courageous–because you are a mom. A mom who loves her kids so much that she would be willing to sacrifice anything and everything for them. To me, that is the most selfless,…
For years, I was the family cook. I knew everyone’s favorite food, the meals that could get my kids running to the kitchen, and the meals I had to force my little ones to eat. I’ve always loved to cook. As time went by and I returned to work, Mark began to help out with the cooking from time to time. If I was going to be home late, he would jump in and prepare a simple meal. And then,…
So, what you doing tomorrow? How about a trip to the club? Sam’s Club, that is! I am so excited because iMOM and Dove are partnering at Sam’s Club locations all across the country to celebrate mothers everywhere. Seriously, I have lunch at the club every Saturday–love those sample peeps. And they love me some yummy tasters. It’s a real deal if you have kids. OK, back to tomorrow. I am going to be at the Sam’s Club, 5135 South Dale Mabry Highway, in…
Feel like you have run out of ideas when it comes to making chicken for dinner? Say cheese! My sister Kathie has provided another simple, yet delicious dinner that the whole family should love: Garlic Cheddar Chicken Dinner. Toss a salad with some Italian dressing and slice up a fresh, warm loaf of Italian bread covered in garlic butter…and you are in Little Italy! Conversation Starters: When I was a kid… 1. How old were you when you got your…