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Manhattan Cheesecake
Cheesecake. 'Nuf said. Your mouth is watering, your eyes are searching, you want a slice RIGHT NOW! This recipe has never disappointed one soul who was lucky enough to snag a piece from my kitchen. Deep breath in.....let it out....let's begin! (photo credit: Scott … [Read More...]
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Pain’s Opportunity
As a newly-minted grandmother, I think about opportunities to pass wisdom on to Sweet E when he's old enough. And life is one big lesson, isn't it? Last week I received news that a lifelong friend's mother was going into hospice care. Not the news any of us wanted to hear. Some days are tough, aren’t they? You try to pick yourself up, you try to avoid … [Read More...]
Dare To Dream
As an elder in society...AM SO!...I think it behooves me to learn new things about the world around me, to challenge myself, even if that means I'm uncomfortable. Coding makes me uncomfortable. Yes, the kind of coding used for computers, or blog design, or creating apps. It's crazy to me that I should try and learn such a BIG thing such as coding at this stage in my … [Read More...]
10 Things My Mother Taught Me
My mother, The German, and I rarely saw the world through the same prism. She was German; I was American. She was ladylike; I was a tomboy. She only cursed in German; I cursed in three languages. She insisted my brothers be coddled; I insisted she'd lost her mind. She never spoke of politics or religion; I spoke of God and Nixon/Ford/Carter/ et.al. without end. … [Read More...]
OMT! Eats
Manhattan Cheesecake
Cheesecake. 'Nuf said. Your mouth is watering, your eyes are searching, you want a slice RIGHT NOW! This recipe has never disappointed one soul who was lucky enough to snag a piece from my kitchen. Deep breath in.....let it out....let's begin! (photo credit: Scott Tucker) We could totally stop here, but I won't be cruel. I'll offer the recipe and let … [Read More...]
Not Chocolate Cake Lemon Bars
When I was newly married and discovered my MIL loved pies/cakes/cookies almost as much as I did, I baked for her every chance I got. For years, she ooohed and awwwwed over the different chocolate cakes I made her for her birthday, until one day, maybe 20 years in, she revealed, 'I don't like chocolate cake." WHAT?! I asked her why she hadn't told me earlier, like … [Read More...]
Cupcakes. Brownie Chunks. Cream Cheese Frosting.
Right at this very moment I know you could use a pick-me-up (yes, even, especially, if it's 7am) and this post certainly won't help. BUT, you can poke them down your piehole lickety-split with this super easy recipe. I give you: Brownie Chunk Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. Oh my… Confession #1: I used a box of super moist white cake mix and a boxed … [Read More...]
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Book or iPad?
Do kids prefer the interactives that an iPad offers or can a book still capture their imaginations? I think there's enough room for both. Everyone knows the classic Goodnight Moon, but have you read Goodnight iPad? Let me be clear: it's a parody. (photo credit: Amazon) Book … [Read More...]
Flat Head Syndrome
Um, what? Flat head syndrome? What is it and who gets it? Who Gets It: Babies. What Is It: Positional plagiocephaly (pronounced play-gee-oh-sef-a-lee), flat head syndrome, happens when a baby's head develops a flat spot from continued pressure on a particular area, like from sleeping on … [Read More...]
Ease From Breast To Bottle
Wait. Are you in the right place? Breast feeding? Bottles? Isn't this a granny-driven site? WHAT IS HAPPENING?! Calm down, my babies. Yes, this is a grandmama-driven vehicle (WIDE TURNS, Y'ALL!), but isn't our duty as mothers first to pass along AMAZING products that can help younger … [Read More...]
OMT! Grown-Ups
May Is Melanoma Awareness Month
It's fitting that May is Melanoma Awareness Month because it's the beginning of warmer temps and lighter clothing. Summertime means taking precautions against sunburns and routinely wearing sunscreen (for those of you who don't already). I am a melanoma survivor. I'm fair-skinned, blonde, and … [Read More...]
Are You Wearing Pants?
I'm a runner, always been a runner. As a runner, I've never owned a pair of yoga pants until recently when I needed extra protection during a mud run. Y'all remember this, right? I know it looks like I'm just in my shorts, but if you look closely, below the knee, there's a crinkle indicating my … [Read More...]
Multifaceted Grandparents
Grandparents are good for more than candy-fueled trips to the zoo, we have an important role to play within society as a whole. Witness: The most shocking stat to me is that only 1 in 4 regularly uses technology. As a newly-minted Grandmama, I'm searching for ways to change that fact. The … [Read More...]
