So …. 2 months until Ben’s first birthday (and, incidentally, 2 months until I have committed to run 13.1 miles – but that’s another post). I am trying to not write the same thing over again … how fast it’s gone and how much he’s changed, but man, it has to be said. It went [...]
So I really have no idea where the heck the past week went. I worked on that project a lot, that's for sure. And when it was done, I slept quite a bit. I worked out pretty much not at all. The weekend, like all others, was gone in a flash. We did make the [...]
So remember the time when I screwed up Tabby’s preschool registration and she landed on two waiting lists instead of in preschool? Whoops. Bad mommy. Well hopefully I’ve redeemed myself. Our “backup” preschool was registering last week and so we called to see if we could at least reserve a spot for Tabby for fall. [...]
What I'm Digging After having about 3 pairs of wireless headphones BREAK on me after about 18 months of use, I have replaced them with a bluetooth transmitter and bluetooth headphones. They are very light and nice to run with and hopefully when the headphones give up the ghost, I'll only have to replace one [...]
Since Matt was out of town last week, my cooking was kinda lame, but I managed to take it up a notch over the weekend and even planned all of our meals by Friday morning and had shopping done by Friday afternoon. It was strange (and kind of nice, especially since it was a snowy [...]
from: loosely adapted from Martha Stewart Ingredients2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch strips 1/3 grated hard cheese (parmesan, for example) 2 tsp herbs and seasonings (as you like) DirectionsPlace the potato strips in a bowl of cold water. Heat oven to 375. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Mix cheese [...]
from: Mr. Breakfast Ingredients1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen if unavailable) 1 and 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 large egg – lightly beaten 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt DirectionsHeat waffle iron to preferred setting and prepare [...]
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• Matt arrived home safely Thursday night. I was very glad to see him. • Friday was super-busy with a playdate and a bunch of other stuff. • My parents took the kids Friday night so we could have a date. • We went to see Avatar in 3D. From a story standpoint, it kinda [...]
from: Annie’s Eats Ingredients For the filling: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar ¾ cup creamy peanut butter 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ tsp. vanilla extract For the cake: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 1 cup sour cream 2 tbsp. milk 1 [...]
My name is Jess. I'm a 30ish wife and working mommy. I love spending time with my family and friends, crafting up weird and beautiful things, cooking delicious food and running lots of miles to work it off. I love chocolate, wine, Photoshop, my Nikon and sleeping in. I do freelance design work for fun and marginal profit at JKN Designs. This is my blog. Read more »
