I’ve written before about my father and the things he taught me in his short life and this Father’s Day I will remember and honor his wisdom once again. There is no denying the importance of Dad in our lives. The yin to our mother’s yang (mostly), the lessons that a male perspective offers, and …
Holiday
I do love an adorable Halloween costume, don’t you? If you’re like me and the uncraftiest gal in the land, then you either buy something adorable or wing it and hope you get it right. Just in case you don’t want to wing it this year, I offer these ideas. ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! …
CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE! Sorry y’all, didn’t mean to panic anyone, it’s just that maybe you’re like me and you don’t have all your shopping done. I’m dedicating this post to the runners in your life, or for the runners who need to drop a major hint. Psssst, Santa! THIS. ~ A gentle reminder: I …
~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links at no cost to you. ~ One of the best things about being a grandmama is cruising the kid’s section at the book store (physical or virtual). Oh, how I’ve missed reading/buying/sharing silly fun books. The high-pitched voices and acting out of scenes is a glorious …
Way back in the spring, Easter-time to be specific, I made a ham with an improvised pineapple honey glaze that turned out to be a show-stopper. You don’t have to wait for Easter, though. Make it for Christmas! For New Years! For Jimmy’s birthday! For any ol’ time you decide you neeeeeed a glaze that’s …
I first wrote about these cookies last year and I wanted to share them again, because they are that good. When Boy was a kiddo, I made these filled cookies every year for Halloween. The dark chocolate color covered the spooky appeal of the holiday, and the POW! of the orange-filling spoke of jack-o-lanterns. Plus, …
I’m always on the hunt for a delicious breakfast idea. Vanilla Pudding Cinnamon Rolls are in the top 10. Banana Bread Pancakes would hit the spot. Pumpkin-Streusel Cinnamon Buns are always yummy, but I’m pumpkined out. I think it’s time for something new. Something different. Something easy. I think I found a contender. Hello luva: …
Happy New Year’s Eve! Tonight lots of folks will open some bubbly and toast the New Year to come. Lord knows we need all the help we can get. Luckily, I have two recommendations for you. One a bit pricey, the other affordable! ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do …
My mother is German and my father hailed from New York, so holiday meals took on an International/East Coast flavor. As a Texan, hailing from the West, yet now living in the South, the yummy cherry on the cultural mix, I gots to have me some tamales on Christmas Eve. Doesn’t matter where you live …
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