Do you have a "bucket list"? You know, that list of things that you want to do before you kick the bucket. They might be simple or very difficult, but these are the things that you figure, "if I'm going to spend a lifetime on this Earth, I'd darned sure better...." In my … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Cajun Gumbo with a Creole Flair
With Mardi Gras coming up, I have really been thinking about that incredible taste of Louisiana that I grew up with. Nothing evokes that more than a hot, steaming bowl of gumbo served over fluffy white rice. Every gumbo is a little different. My version of this velvety stew is … [Read more...]
Gumbo 101
Being from Louisiana, I get a fair number of questions about the foods and traditions of the state. One of the most iconic dishes from Louisiana is gumbo. Gumbo is one of those dishes that is talked about, but can be pretty tough to find. Everyone knows what it is, but so few … [Read more...]
Eating Like a King for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is upon us and it is time for a little party. For those of you who don't know, Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent gets started in the Christian faith. Traditionally, Lent is a period in which certain Christian sects fast or abstain from … [Read more...]
Beth Week 2014 Recap
We haven't been hiding ... well kinda. We admittedly took Beth Week off from the blog. Then Brian and I both went and got sick. I know there are rules about parents not being allowed to get sick. We need to change those rules so there are added rules about both parents not being … [Read more...]
Family Service Project – January – PACEM
This post is coming a little late but I didn't get it to with Brian in Birmingham the end of last month. I am still committed to sharing this with you so here is is late. Family Service Project posts will be shared here month. Our goal is to do at least on Family Service … [Read more...]
“Scoop”ing up Last Minute Valentine’s Savings
Thanks to ScoopNYC for making this post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We've all been there. You need to go out shopping for that special Valentine's Day present, but there never seems to be enough time. You tell yourself that tomorrow's the day, but … [Read more...]
Discovering Black History in Birmingham
With my girls both in elementary school now and Matthew soon to follow, I love to see what they are learning and how they are learning it. They learn facts, ideas, and concepts, but I wonder, at what point does it come alive for them. What I was studying to be a history … [Read more...]
Heart Rice Krispies Treats
I was looking for a snack the kids could get involved with making last week. Harris Teeter tempted me with the sale of Rice Krispies. I knew I had marshmallows at home already and was convinced we could make Heart Rice Krispies Treats. This didn't happen last week but we did get … [Read more...]
Share the Love with #TruMoo
Thanks to Markerly.com for making this post about TruMoo possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We love chocolate milk here at our house. Honestly, Brian and I get very little chocolate milk because the drink it like it is going out of style. We also love to find … [Read more...]
Tackling Your To-Do List
We live by to-do lists around here. We have a family calendar, a publishing calendar, and lists everywhere it seems. Brian looks for a list what needs to be done each day. A list may include a shopping list, errands stops, kid activities, or even just cleaning tasks around the … [Read more...]