Securing a trampoline to the ground
You may remember that we got Addison a trampoline for his birthday. It has been money well spent. We all love playing on it, it’s great exercise for me and has given us hours of fun family time. How can … Continued
Tornado Shelter Installation
We had a tornado shelter installed today. Dear Husband grew up here and never had a basement or shelter. His parents have lived here for 40+ years and never had one until last year. Even though we live in tornado … Continued
Color Me Rad OKC Promo Code and Giveaway
(photo source: www.colormerad.com) ***UPDATE (2/6/13) The promo code and giveaway are now closed.*** Color Me Rad is back! How fun was that last year? Running a 5k where you ended up looking like the Lucky Charms leprechaun threw up all … Continued
Happy Birthday Dad
This past weekend we went to visit my parents for my Dad’s birthday. My mom usually plans a “men’s breakfast” for his birthday (similar to my girls birthday lunch). Since we were visiting this year Dear Husband got to sit … Continued
Orzo and meatball primavera
Friends, I can’t believe what I’m about to tell you. Yesterday Addison knowingly consumed spinach without gagging, choking or pitching a fit. I’m not exactly sure how this happened and I’m still wondering if I dreamed it but the fact … Continued
Book Review – Unplugged: Ella Gets Her Family Back
Right before Christmas I was offered the opportunity to read Unplugged: Ella Gets Her Family Back by Laura Pedersen. I was offered a free book if I would review it here on this little ol’ blog. I checked out Laura … Continued
Practically Perfect?
At our last parent/teacher meeting, Addison’s teacher had lots of good things to say (I could gush here but I won’t b/c it makes me a little crazy when I hear other parents go on and on about how their … Continued
Sausage and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
I don’t know what the exact definition of Shepherd’s Pie is other than meat and veggie mixture topped with mashed potatoes and baked in the oven. Well, this is sorta like that and I didn’t know what else to call … Continued
DIY Hometown Map Coasters
Last month Dear Husband had to bring a gift to the office dirty Santa party. Finding something that is not gender specific, less than $20 and is totally awesome for an office party can be challenging. This year I decided … Continued
A Disciples of Christ Minister’s Response to Sandy Hook
I know this is long but it is so worth it. Rev. David Spain of First Christian Church of Norman gave this sermon on January 6 and I knew the minute I heard it that his message needed to go … Continued