Winter is coming, y’all. That means you’re gonna need a decent thermos or thermo pot for ALL THE THINGS! Won’t hurt if it’s gorgeous, to boot. ~ 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 …
Christmas is thisclose, y’all! So what are you supposed to do, you hunter of all gifts unique? How about a cool coloring book for grown-ups? HOW ABOUT THAT?! ~explosion of cool hipness~ One of the sweetest things about being diagnosed with breast cancer (you know I’m all about finding the good in every bad situation) …
Those who know me know I’m an uncrafty soul. A crafty baker, sure, but I’m not one for hot glue guns or glitter. Matter of fact, Hobby Lobby and Michael’s make me itchy…so itchy. Despite my aversion to all things crafts, I have attempted projects from time to time. After all, I did raise a …
Christmas is thisclose and today, I have stocking stuffer ideas for your fun-loving wine lovers. May I present a bevy of bottle-top beauties, sure to give a chuckle. ~ 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 …
Do y’all remember the first multi-sensory board book I reviewed from Matthew Van Fleet? Alphabet is well-loved by Sweet E and has held up through many readings. ~ 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 …
Are you like me and already thinking about what kind of cookies you’re going to bake for Christmas? YOU ARE?! This is why we’re friends! While I like to shake up my cookie rotation every year, there are a few traditional classics that get made no matter what. Russian Teacakes are one of those classics. …
My breast cancer diagnosis is now a permanent road post in my life. I was happily motoring along, riding smooth pavement, when suddenly caught by surprise and forced to pull off onto unstable terrain: BREAST CANCER NEXT EXIT. Gaa! I hate that road. But, as with all rough ground I have found myself traveling, I’ve …
Y’all know how much we like our ‘Picy Pretzels, right? They’re delicious any time of the year, but I love them most in front of a roaring fire with an adult drank. To add a bit of nutrition to our by-the-fire snacks, I tinkered with a nut recipe and came up with Savory Roasted Pecans. …
You know when I find a book Sweet E likes, I’m passing that badboy along to you guys. This book was read over the phone, without the benefit of video, and E never made a sound as the story progressed. When I was finished, he had remembered the animals and Amos. I don’t know of …
I am an apple butter fanatic. My first taste of apple butter came to me as a child. I was offered a thick slice of dark pumpernickel bread, slathered with a thick layer of butter and topped with a generous portion of apple butter. It was love at first bite. ~swoon~ I knew you could …