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Just like Mama Used to Make: Ham & Cheese Noodle Casserole
My mother does not like to cook. She's ok at it, and certainly did well enough that none of us starved. This is the one recipe that I remember her getting from someone in White Creek and we all enjoyed.
FYI - I recently joined SparkPeople in an attempt to track calories. I posted the recipe there, but since I dont know if you can get in without a ( Read more... ) -
"Best Week Evah!" (If you are Child)
Child reviews his week:
Saturday, Dec 24th - Mommy lets me stay in PJs ALL DAY. We put out homemade cookies for Santa and homegrown carrots for the reindeer.
Sunday, Dec 25th - Santa Came! We eat a cookie, then we open presents, then we get to have pancakes, then we open more presents, then we play, then we go to Grandma's house. I fell asleep in ( Read more... ) -
“Fluff Your Bows” The New Party Game
During the gift-giving season, perhaps there is a way to spice up the party while people are opening their gifts. Play is simple, the first gift giver to get to 21 points, wins. Points are accrued as follows:
0 pts - no bow present
1 pts - bow present
2 pts - bow is new
3 pts - bow is color-coordinated with paper
4 pts - bow is handmade or made of ( Read more... ) -
The Salad Lady Commeth
My community garden is still producing spinach & lettuce. I'm absolutely floored. Every time I go, I keep expecting to find frozen hulks, but they are still going strong. So every time I pick like its going to be my last. Generally, I fill a plastic grocery bag. Then I have way too much. So I'm pawning off greens on everyone I know.
Not bad ( Read more... ) -
Stickers
"So what do you two do when DH is asleep."
"Oh, sometimes we run errands. Maybe watch TV or play Wii. We play games. Sometime we play stickers..."
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The slum next door
My house is right next to two, 3-family rentals. The guy across the street lives in his house and rents the other two apartments. So he rents to nice people. Quiet, social, keep the place nice. Next door is owned by a slumlord ( Read more... ) -
Imponderables
Child: Mommy, how many laughs until you cry?
