Let freedom ring!  Plans for today are much like every year except this year is the HOTTEST July on record in Sacramento!! Craz...

I will definitely be making the No Bake Watermelon Cake   for 4th of July this year. Check out Mandy' s blog for the how to.

Hosanna!  He is Risen  It was so fun to play Easter Bunny this year for my kids and grand kids - I won't be with them on Easter u...

I'm still in the baking mood so I decided to make these joyful peppermint brownies for my family.  The recipe makes a full 9x13 pan so I...

Christmas baking begins today with Orange Glazed Poppy Seed Mini Loaves.  My house smells divine. Orange Glazed Poppy Seed Bread 3 cups...

This one just cracks me up...he is ADORABLE!!  He sits on the breakfast bar next to s hopping s anta and below the kitchen elves. I ...

I've looked for a Santa to add to my Christmas decor and this one is perfect.  He makes me smile every time I see him. Home Goods.  $1...

  That ribbon on the bottom of the tree is looking a bit wonky. I think Jinx noticed it too.

On this Thanksgiving morning I want to express my love for my family...especially my children and the love of my life, Jeff.    I love them ...

Busy, busy week. I love the fall hustle and bustle and today was no exception.  Jeff and I have  accomplished so much this week in prepara...

Happy Halloween my friends!  Aargh!

We love to snack around these parts and highly recommend three of our favorites. Click on the link below each photo to go the recipe. Enj...