It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and time to get your green on. There’s nothing quite like being in Chicago for this Irish holiday with the dyeing of the Chicago River emerald green and one of the country’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades. While living in Chicago we became leprechaun experts and a bit Irish at…
40th Birthday Surprise
For many people turning 40 is a big deal! Some people welcome it, while others would rather ignore it. My husband is the latter type, so rather than organizing a big surprise extravaganza for his 40th, we took a quieter (but still fun) route to celebrate his milestone birthday.
Valentine Husband Lovin’
This morning I woke up to find the dishes done and the fridge cleared out of leftovers that had been left over just a little too long. The mister apparently couldn’t sleep last night, and so, at 4am, he made his way down to the kitchen and did something that would warm my heart hours…
Breakfast in Bed – A Valentine’s Day Tradition
Valentine’s Day started way back in 498 AD when Pope Gelasius deemed February 14th as Valentine’s Day. There is lots of speculation on who started it and where it comes from. In fact, the Catholic Church acknowledges 3 different saints named Valentine. So despite this long celebrated holiday having confusing origins, there is one thing…
Valentine Oreo Suckers
I remember the first time I gave these Oreo suckers out for Valentines. I was in junior high and all of the sudden I became everyone’s friend. I took a bag full of them and handed them out to friends and teachers, and eventually some people that just asked. They were such a hit!…
Hot Fudge Valentine
Apparently, this hot fudge sauce has been in the family for decades. Unfortunately, I only discovered it last year. (Tragic, I know.) I’m pretty sure it will be a regular part of my life from here on out. What’s to love about this little recipe? There’s a good chance you already have everything you need…
Missionary Mail: Conversation Hearts
Did you know that those cute conversation heart candies have been around for more than a century?! They got their start around the time of the Civil War, but are now updated every year. The most popular new sayings are “Tweet Me”, “Text Me”, and “You Rock.” We made our own version of Missionary Conversation…
The Un-Miss America Pageant
Remember those AWKWARD junior high years? Well, this birthday party CELEBRATES that awkwardness. Years ago while living in Colorado, it was Kellie’s birthday so we staged the UN-MISS AMERICA PAGEANT. Hilarious – a total spoof of the beauty pageant scene! So, here’s how it works: Invite 8-10 girls to your party pageant. Every contestant competes…