I know, I've been somewhat absent lately. Not entirely, just more absent than I'd like to be. The truth is, I've been figuring it out. What is it that I have been figuring? I'm glad you asked. First, my wonderful, patient husband, after months of me begging and pleading, … [Read more...] about The Goings On
The Kitchen Sink
The Monday Menu: June 1, 2009
My irises continue to bloom. The garden continues to grow. It's been a busy weekend. A picnic wedding reception, two backyard barbecues, a karaoke wedding dance at a polka bar, one 30th birthday party and one 1st birthday party later, it's all over. I did make the birthday … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: June 1, 2009
Organizing Your Way: Planning Summer Schedules for Your School-Age Kids
You can find me at Organizing Your Way today talking about our summer schedules and how to organize them when school lets out for summer. Working from home becomes even more interesting around here when I factor in sports, trips to the waterpark and summer camp schedules. I … [Read more...] about Organizing Your Way: Planning Summer Schedules for Your School-Age Kids
The Juicy Lucy – A Memorial Day Gift
My employer was generous enough to give me Friday off in addition to Monday for Memorial Day this year, so I've decided to pass the generosity on with a recipe guaranteed to elevate your backyard BBQ to "best ever" status. Today we're doing a Twin Cities original - the Juicy … [Read more...] about The Juicy Lucy – A Memorial Day Gift
A Beginner’s Guide to Freezing Meals and the Basics of Food Storage
Photo by thebittenworld.com Three years ago, my in-laws bought us a freezer for Christmas. It is one of the best gifts we've ever received. My parents were feeling slighted, so they bought us a knife set this past year. Those are also wonderful, but I'm here to talk about the … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Freezing Meals and the Basics of Food Storage