My daughter is very crafty. She loves re-using items to keep them from the garbage and even the recycle bin. Her favorite medium is nature. So, this weekend I found her working away with oranges. I passed her once and heard her counting out the oranges. A few moments later I found her breaking multiple...

November 2001 Machinist’s Mate Fireman Apprentice Bryant L. DavisChicago, Illinois, U.S. Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin JohnsonRochester, New York, U.S. Pvt. Giovanny MariaCamden, New Jersey, U.S. Engineman 1st Class Vincent ParkerPreston, Mississippi, U.S. Johnny . SpannManassas Park, Virginia, U.S. Find out about Military Mondays. Information courtesy of Faces of the Fallen from the New York...

Fresh and Easy Waffle Mix Sometimes ya just feel like eating breakfast for dinner. Luckily,  and Easy threw a pancake/waffle mix and maple syrup in our schwag bag. Now, what to add to our dinner waffles…. Sauteeing onions How about some sauteed onions to bring a little savory to the sweet. Now, what goes good ...

Wow, being a blogger definitely has advantages. I was invited to a blogger event that was held by the grocery store, Fresh and Easy. For those who haven’t visited the chain, they offer great prices on the foods that help us live a little more healthy. The stores are always clean and simple. No crazy...

Ask Google and ye shall receive. We were calculating our bird and  still a little skeptical about our result. Behold the find I found on the internet…. THE BUTTERBALL CALCULATOR FOR ALL THINGS CULINARY Enjoy…and Happy Thanksgiving

Many of you know that I love to try and eat healthy and lead a realistically healthy lifestyle. So, when I was invited to an event for Fresh and Easy I was thrilled. We drive out of our way to enjoy the simplicity and great prices of Fresh and Easy, so an event could only...

Thanks to my visit to Cupcake Rehab, I was inspired to follow her lead and do my own Military Mondays. My first post of the week will always cover those in the military who have made the ultimate sacrifice. I am going to start with those lost after September 11, 2001 and continue on from...

I was truly heartbroken to learn of the passing of Stephanie Spielman. My dad was born in Canton, Ohio, so although I was born and raised in Arizona, I am a Buckeye. My blood runs scarlet and gray. For those who don’t know, Chris Spielman, Stephanie’s husband, played for Ohio State under Earle Bruce. I...

I am a bit confused though. You see, these same Republicans try like hell to push through Anti-choice legislation because they believe in the sanctity of life. However, I am think they may believe in “life” only until the moment of birth. Once that kid pops out then he’s definitely on hiss own. So, if...

We never throw away pumpkins. Instead, we use all the orange loveliness to make everything and anything. One thing I love to make from veggies is gnocchi. It is a great way to use up leftovers and make pasta a little more healthy. So, how did this Latina become a pasta maker? Marriage. Way before...