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New News!

Hello our lovely readers! Since going through a management shift, we have decided the site needs to undergo a major overhaul. In light of this (and the fact that our managers are so busy we're lucky we ever hear from them at all), the site will be going on a temporary hiatus. Don't worry, everything … [Read More...]

adoption rocks

Adoption, Or, Why I Have to Apologize For Being MIA This Week

A few years ago my husband and I tossed around the idea of adoption. We went back and forth, put it on hold for a little while and then went back to it. We decided that it was the road that we would take. We attended our orientation for our county's foster to adopt program in August of 2010. They … [Read More...]

The incredible shrinking woman

Is Your Butt Growing?

We are about a third of the way through 2012, and I pretty much guarantee that all of those who went on a diet on January 1 have fallen off of the wagon and are methodically eating their way through a box of cookies. I totally get that loss of motivation; my treadmill has become a great clothing rack, … [Read More...]

This is literally my desk.

Books By Bloggers

I love it when a blogger finds huge success! When blogging was only a blip on the nerdiest’s radar, no one ever suspected that we would actually provide a voice beneficial for today’s market with things like product reviews, or that we’d ever make a cent by sharing our stories and pictures, … [Read More...]

I Did a Bad Thing…

My twin daughters are seven, and they love to hear stories about when I was a child. Unfortunately, the only stories I remember are when I did something bad… …like the time I got a hold of an economy-sized jug of baby powder and proceeded to make it “snow” the *entire* bottle in my room. … [Read More...]

What Not To Wear, Disney World Edition

My name is Lauren and I am a people watcher. Put me on a beach without my kids and I could people watch (between naps) all the livelong day. Though to some, it may SEEM like I am making fun of the people I watch, I maintain that I mostly use my skills for good, not evil. I try to HELP people by showing … [Read More...]

Pinterest, You Have Crossed the Line

It's been quite a busy week here for our little family; with Easter Sunday followed by the long Spring break week we've had nonstop visitors.  We hosted Easter dinner in our little apartment and I dutifully sourced some new recipes on Pinterest. I think I repinned about five variations of roast beef … [Read More...]

Pork Chops? It Must Be Tuesday

When I was younger I could always tell what day of the week it was by what food was being served for dinner.  It must be Monday because were were having chicken legs and Rice-A-Roni.  Pork chops?  It's Tuesday.  The beginning of the weekend meant we were having hot ham and cheese sandwiches, made … [Read More...]

My Top Tips For Making Cupcakes

  Below are some things that I have picked up while making cupcakes. Recipe books will tell you specifics, these are just my tips - it’s not rocket science and but I hope they help.  The Tips *Cupcakes are not always as straight forward as you think they will be. Yes they are little … [Read More...]