I came across a lifehack that sounded too good to be true, but one that would save us money and be extremely useful, if it worked. Could using a compound of one-part baking soda to two-parts water on scratched glasses actually buff out the offending lines, thereby rendering your glasses like new again? This is …
Drunk Carrots have been a staple on our Thanksgiving table since the very first time I tasted their delicious drunk orangy goodness and fell into a Hallelujah stupor. The simple recipe includes carrots, butter, brown sugar and whiskey, with the alcohol burning away, leaving behind a rich earthy depth to an otherwise ordinary side dish. …
Sweet E loves his wooden train track set. Thomas and all his friends join us for the fun. How much does he love his wooden track? So much that I can’t think of one time we’ve visited when we haven’t played with it, cause, you know, TRAINS! ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral …
Today is Dia De Los Muertos. To translate, it means Day of the Dead. Or, more importantly (~snort~), the day of my birth. Sugar Skulls all around! (Jay transformed me into a sugar skull!) Yep, I was born on what is commonly known as (in the Catholic church) All Souls Day, or if you live …
My five all time favs? How? Why? Whaaaaa? Just five?! You know, if I had to pick, these guys are my go-to recipes. In no particular order, I offer my heart, if it was made of food. #1: Manhattan Cheesecake If you only make one recipe from my site, let it be this cheesecake. One …
If you’re new here, this is a reminder that we’re working through Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs (< NOT sponsored) with our DSLRs. I’m happy you’re here to join the fun! Today we’re going to explore composition. If you’re wondering why we aren’t going right to the DSLR controls, it’s because …
Got a pretend 3-alarm fire blazing through your house?! Baby, you need this firetruck to come to the rescue! My unabashed toy review of the Green Toys sturdy firetruck in a few words (not sponsored, but the post does contain affiliate linkage): SWEET E APPROVED! You know we love us some Green Toy toys. They’re …
Halloween is a tradition-filled holiday and I want to share one of ours: Filled Chocolate Cookies. Oh, momma! The dark chocolate cookies covers the spooky appeal of the day, and the POW! of the orange-filling speaks of jack-o-lanterns. Plus, they’re delicious, so there’s that. Of course, these aren’t just for Halloween. You can fill them …
Sweet E came for 10 full days in the summer. We dubbed those days Camp Choochie and G-Daddy 2016! ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do your shopping through the Amazon links on this page, you support the blog at no cost to yourself. It’s much appreciated! ~ During that …
Look at this deliciousness. LOOK! Oh, momma. Not only do I love chicken enchiladas, but when they’re easy to make, I’m doing a happy dance. ~ ever’body dance ~ We’ll start with the red enchilada sauce, which you MUST make for several reasons: 1) It’s easy. 2) The taste is superior to anything store bought. …