Celebrating Mother’s Day

May 13, 2012

Getting the three of us in the same frame, looking at the camera, smiling, eyes open, and three approvals takes about 37 snaps, give or take 10. I need to remember to capture these moments when I have someone else around to man the camera. Happy Mother’s Day to all. Be back tomorrow with weekend [...]

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Recipe: Fudgy Brownies {Day 3 and 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week}

May 10, 2012

Every morning this week, the kids have come downstairs and looked on the kitchen counter to see what was going to be sent in for their teachers and Teacher Appreciation Week.  I didn’t set out to send something in every day of this week, but it’s kind of worked out that way.  Once I got [...]

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Book Review: Lost and Found {Geneen Roth}

May 9, 2012

As Geneen Roth noted in her latest book, Lost and Found, James Grant once said, “Insofar as there is a lesson in history, it’s that human beings are not good with large sums of money, anything over $136.” And ain’t that the truth?  Just reference any “Lottery Winners Go Bankrupt” story that People magazine has [...]

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Favorite Sunglasses. Like Ever. {And I Heart the 80s}

May 8, 2012

The scene. Saturday afternoon. A little over a week ago. One of Madeline’s soccer coaches, who happens to be a friend of ours, shouts over. “Hey, Madeline, tell your Mom to give back her sunglasses.  The 80s are over.” To which I say. Dude.  The 80s were good. Hello? Bon Jovi. Beverly Hills, 90210. NKOTB. [...]

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Recipe: Orange Coconut Cobbler Muffins {and Teacher Appreciation Week}

May 7, 2012

This past Saturday, Madeline stood in front of the counter at our favorite bagel shop and announced that she wanted muffins. While staring at their very-large-look-better-than-they-taste muffin selection in the glass case. “How about we make some muffins this weekend instead?” Luckily she was quickly appeased. I ended up waiting until today to make them, [...]

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