Have you ever wondered why someone blogs? What is the purpose behind all of that writing? I blog for a lot of different reasons such as to earn an extra income {not that I earn a lot} but the biggest reason I blog is because I found myself through blogging. I didn’t realize I was…
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What to Wear Wednesday: PX Supply
When you grow in and around the military you are used to seeing uniforms, t-shirts, and all sorts of other clothing. In fact there was no storage of Navy shirts, Ranger tees, combat boots and more in our home. We were frequent visitors to the PX and loved finding new items there. I was very…
What’s Your Song?
I have never been the kind of girl to have a song with any guy but if there was ever a song that describes my relationship with my wonderful husband it is Todo Cambio by Camila.
Spanish Word of the Week {2/27}
I have decided to bring back the Spanish Word of the Week. So here is your word for this week, try to use at least once if possible.
Tequila Bars
1 12-oz. box vanilla wafers 1/2 cup pine nuts 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks) 1/3 cup tequila 1/2 cup lime juice 5 egg yolks, plus 2 egg whites 1 14-ozs. can sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon sugar agave nectar or honey, for drizzling (optional)
Thunderstom and Newsletter
We are currently having a thunderstorm. I have several great posts coming later today but I need to get off of here and unplug everything. The last time I tried to stay online during a storm my computer got fried. That is a side effect of living in an older house, lighting tends to like…
Rafflecopter and My Theme
I had to change the theme because it was the reason the Rafflecopter was not working. I am going to go back and re-add each Rafflecopter just to be sure they are all working properly. Please let me know if for some reason something isn’t working.
New Look and More
As you can tell I have a new look. I was just looking for something bright and fun. I was a little tired of plain. I hope that you all like it. By the end of the day tomorrow I will have the Products and Books links at the top working as well as have…
Empanadas
Shell: 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 tbsp. salt 1/3 cup shortening 1/3 cup ice water Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mom {and Dad} Advice Wanted
Next month I will be doing an article featuring nothing but advice for first time moms. You know all those things that the books never tell you. The things you have to learn from being in the trenches! I would love for all of you to contribute if you like. You can leave a…
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