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And it was time to bring cupcakes to school for Kata’s birthday. She wanted the same ones we made for Alex this year — Oreo cupcakes with buttercream frosting and M&Ms (in a smiley face pattern). It gave me a reason to smile and pause.
posted in: Family, Food
We live in a state that’s been one of (if not the) hardest hit states in this economic downturn (Aside – Can we please just call it the Great Depression, Part Deux and get it over with?). One of the first places to close up was our Krispy Kreme donut shop. I didn’t miss it. […]
posted in: Food, Places We Go, Things We Love
On Friday, Kata’s table in Kindergarten had the most Table Points (i.e. they were the best behaved for the week), so they all got to choose a prize from the Treasure Chest. Kata pulled out a coupon for a free Slurpee. Yesterday afternoon, in 96-degree temperatures we went out to get her the coveted Slurpee. […]
posted in: Food, Things We Do
Now that we have a Whole Foods (and oh, what a sight to behold with a fireplace and cozy couches by the entrance) in our neck of the woods, we have a Farmer’s Market as well every Saturday morning. And guess what’s in season?? That’s right, peaches. I was determined to jump into the genetic […]
posted in: Balance, Food, Things We Do
So my Best Friend at Work (yes, I am still a SAHM…but this was years ago…and the woman earned her title…she really did…we went through so much at that particular work place…and thus the title stays even though we’ve moved on to different adventures…and no, it’s not to be confused with my Best Friend Forever, […]
posted in: Family, Food, Milestones
We’re getting ready for Alex’s birthday around here…Grandma Sandi and Auntie Daphne will be on their way tomorrow…and then next week, Baka and Djedo…so much to do between now and then…but we’re thinking of you all… Alex has requested Oreo Cupcakes for school…they’re his favorite…with Paula Deen’s Buttercream Frosting…yummy. Wishing you a cupcake moment…all gooey […]