home, family, food... and blogging
There is no doubt the willow tree presents inspiration. This particular photo is breathtaking. Weeping willow trees always remind me of home. Growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, there was no lacking of trees. Our neighbors planted a willow tree along the shared drive. Long weeping branches and beautiful deep blue-green leaves, it was [...]
The number of underprivileged and disadvantaged children in our local communities is ever growing. I believe caring for children is everyone’s responsibility. Over the years, hubby and I have supported the local youth through volunteering, opening our home to local kids, as well as monetary donations. There is no good, acceptable reason for our children [...]
Super Bowl Recipes – Pittsburgh Popcorn This post brought to you by Kenmore Live Studio. All opinions are 100% mine. Fun Super Bowl Recipes As many of you know, I am a self-proclaimed foodie and author the food blog Are you hungry? Check this out, there were no Super Bowl recipes prepared for Super Bowl [...]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Victor Pest. All opinions are 100% mine. Ever had a mouse problem? How about rats? Opossums? I grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Never did I have an encounter with a mouse let alone a rat. Not sure if I knew what an [...]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine. Infant formulas have changed greatly since my childbearing years. However, the general age recommendations remain constant. Infant formula is generally recommended until age one, followed by whole milk until age two. It is important to discuss changes [...]
Bathroom lighting can be critical, especially where the elderly are concerned. Dimly lit bathrooms are not only a safety hazard for the elderly but also a personal care problem. Since my father moved in some time ago, this fact has proven true. It is an uncomfortable, oftentimes embarrassing situation for a senior to ask for [...]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine. Stacey L. Bradford covers personal finance with a focus on issues that affect families at moneywatch.com. In a post perpetuated by yet another Similac recall, Ms. Bradford addressed why some families pay more for name brand formulas. [...]
Friends, Family, Food! Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! KathleenHey, there I’m Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I’m Momia. Life has afforded me many hats: Mom, wife, sister, friend, business owner… and most recently a midlife blogger. From college to marriage and babies, in the midst of business [...]
The Ken Onion story is a prime example of pursuing passion to fulfill a lifetime dream. Ken’s early years were spent in Wellington, Ohio and Rochester, New York. When he was 12, his family moved to Palestine, West Virginia to a 213-acre farm where a teenaged Ken Onion was inspired by Vernon Ott, blacksmith and [...]
