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It should be known that I have the worst airport luck in all of existence. On more than one occasion, I have been that woman running through the airport. I have also been the pregnant woman running through the airport. And today, I was the woman running through the airport and...

My sweet 5 month old Lucy has been cutting her bottom teeth. Funnest times EVER!! Not. Jon David didn’t get his first teeth until he was a year old, and he’s 8 now, so my experience with tiny babies growing teeth is nonexistent. That being said, Lucy is giving me...

Perfect Apple Crisp INGREDIENTS 10 medium sized Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored and sliced medium thin 1 cup white sugar 1 Tablespoons flour 1 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 cup water Topping: 2 cups quick oats 2 cups flour 2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon...

Cherry Pie Bars Adapted from Sugar, Sugar INGREDIENTS 3 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, slightly softened 1 3/4 cups white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling 1 cup powdered...

Chocolate Cream Pie Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Chocolate cake batter for 24 cupcakes — either from a mix or your favorite homemade recipe 2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding 3 cups milk About 7 sheets graham crackers, crushed into crumbs Meringue: 5 large egg whites 1 1/2...

So, I may not have mentioned this yet, but for the past week, we have been moving. In case you haven’t moved lately, it’s pretty much the worst thing ever, especially when you’re pregnant and it’s 95 degrees outside.  It makes me feel murderey, so...

  Raspberry Swirl Cheescake Adapted from Sprinkle Bakes Raspberry Curd from Food.com INGREDIENTS Raspberry Curd: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 pint ripe raspberries (or 12 oz. pkg. frozen raspberries, thawed) 5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 3/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt Crust: 2...

  Chocolate Key Lime Pie Cups INGREDIENTS 12 oz Chocolate Almond Bark (I use Candiquik) Crust: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 2 Tbs butter, melted Key Lime Filling: 1/4 cup Key Lime juice 4 oz (1/2 an 8 oz block) cream cheese, softened 1/2 can sweetened...

  Sugar Cream Pie From Allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 9 inch pie crust, baked and cooled 4 Tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup white sugar 4 Tablespoons butter, melted 2 1/4 cups half and half cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste For topping: 2 Tablespoons butter,...

Pistachio Pudding Layer Dessert INGREDIENTS Crust: 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans Cream Cheese Layer: 8 oz block cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup Cool Whip Pudding Layer: 1 box Instant Pistachio pudding 1...

  Frozen Peanut Butter Butterfinger Pie INGREDIENTS Chocolate or Oreo Pre-made Crust 8 oz block cream cheese, softened 1/2 of a 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup powdered sugar 8 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed 8 fun size or 3 full size...

  My post from the other day has had my husband thinking that maybe a marriage vow renewal is in order.     Obviously, I am in favor of it and see it as a way to up my social standing in life.  Pretty sure that having a husband on a unicycle makes me more important...

So, I’m thinking about petitioning Facebook to enable a feature called Virtual Citizen’s Arrest. Partly because I’ve always wanted to do a Citizen’s Arrest but since I’m fairly petite and have weak wrists, I avoid any confrontation that has potential...

Once upon a time, in a far away land, (or not so far away if you live near Arkansas) a 23 year old girl met a tall, dark, and handsome 29 year old guy. It was strong-like at first sight. This guy was wearing a camo hat.  So why the girl didn’t realize that he would one day...