This post started with a little something called a craving. For Oreos. My sister was talking about eating Oreos one day, and the seed was planted. I wanted some. I went to the grocery store, and lo and behold, there was a little coupon offering a $1.50 off a package of Oreos with the purchase of a 1/2 gallon of milk. I needed milk. It was even on my list. So, I strolled over to the cookie ...
Home and Garden
Tuesday’s Tip: Hot Tea
It's the week after Christmas, and I find myself completely conquered by a cold. I don't know what is more to blame: the extreme weather changes we've had the past week (only in Mississippi is it nearly 80 degrees one day and below 30 the next) or the fact that every house I've been in (except mine) has had spruce, pine or fir in every room. But, whatever the cause, I have succumbed. Problem ...
Grandma always said: Be careful what you ask for…
You just might get it. Yesterday, I took both the kids to see the pediatrician. One had a yearly check-up; the other had a cold. Both got shots. Usually my husband goes with me on such visits, but he couldn't get away from work so the job of holding down one kiddo while holding the other was all mine. We survived it though and even felt like tackling a few errands in town, until... The ...

