Don't let those hard boiled eggs go to waste! And don't resort to the boring ol' salt and pepper to use them up. I have some tastier options over on Yahoo! Shine. Check it out here. … [Read more...] about Tasty Ways to Use Up Easter Eggs
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Valentine’s Day is Just February 14 To Me
Valentine's Day is like Earth Day. Don't reserve showing your unabashed love for just one lousy day a year. Don't fall into consumerism's treacly trap lined in white lace and pink toile. I think Valentine's Day is dumb. And overrated. First of all, I can't stand all those … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day is Just February 14 To Me
Chinese Mary – 5:00 Fridays
Deal takes Chinese in school. He's able to have a very basic conversation and routinely says thank you in Chinese. He's also learned some calligraphy and now wants an ink pot to add to his box of art supplies. Can imagine that mess?! Deal is in kindergarten. In public school. His … [Read more...] about Chinese Mary – 5:00 Fridays
Elderflower Eve – 5:00 Fridays
I am a self professed New Year's Eve Curmudgeon. Back in college my roommates and I holed up over New Year's Eve at a friend's swanky condo on a golf course somewhere and drank white zinfandel until the living room swirled in shades of Komen pink. We swilled and gabbed … [Read more...] about Elderflower Eve – 5:00 Fridays
Punchy Christmas Eve – 5:00 Fridays
Merry Christmas! I'm a tish frazzled since I'm entertaining today. Loads of friends will be milling around the bar table to bring on the Christmas cheer. While they're getting into the holiday spirit, I'll be serving some holiday spirits. Here's what will be at my bar … [Read more...] about Punchy Christmas Eve – 5:00 Fridays
Angelic – Wordless Wednesday
A Culture of Kindness
Kindness. Its other monikers might be Grace. Benevolence. Selflessness. Friendliness. Compassion. We teach Kindness to our children through lectures and rants and reactive examples that stem from plugging up a playdate gone bad. There are tomes about how to talk to … [Read more...] about A Culture of Kindness