So, yesterday was a long day. Sunday ended late with a baby toddler and his high fever, and Monday started early (4:30) when his fever spiked again. Rushing to make the school run and then a doctor's appointment, mixed with the ups and downs of a day spent between fever spikes and the tears and tantrums they can cause, made for a hectic and hurried day. Hubby came home early (THANK YOU!) and ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Graham Crackers
Ever since I first saw these on Bakerella, I've been wanting to make them. I mean, they are just so cute, and we love graham crackers around here. They're my go-to snack for road trips, and they're perfect for teatime. As suggested by Bakerella, I followed Smitten Kitchen's recipe, with a few alterations: I used 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup of whole wheat. I followed ...
Thursday’s Thoughts: Reactions
Today has been a day of bad reactions. It all began this morning when I woke up late and itching. Then, what began with impatience and whining (on everybody's part) turned into a complete loss of cool (on mine). I totally blew it, and I've spent the whole day feeling badly about it. I absolutely hate when I model bad behavior for my children. I mean, they have enough other examples of ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Kitchen Gadgets
Normally, I tend to be a little like Alton Brown when it comes to kitchen utensils. Even if I have a gadget that's "perfect" for a certain task, I'll usually just use something simple that works for everything. There are, however, a few exceptions. here are two of them: A scoop for cookie dough. I finally broke down and bought one a few months ago, and I absolutely love it! I ...