To Yell or Not to Yell, That is the Question…
I admit it. I yell. Although it’s funny, I don’t really perceive myself as yelling very often. It drives my husband nuts because he feels that I yell all the time at our kids. As we were sitting at the dinner table the other day, I asked my kids,...
Things I learned from a day at the Smithsonian…
Took advantage of another gorgeous day while Tom was at a meeting downtown to take the kids to DC. We used to live in Falls Church and go regularly to the city. After moving to the burbs, we don’t spend nearly as much time there, because sadly, there’s a...
This Week’s Mom Council Topic: Stay-cation
Many of our friends chose this week of spring break to take advantage of a family vacation. We are staying in the area, and have been blissfully laying low and basking not having to rush out the door every day. But, I try to spend a day or two...
Kitchen Tips and Faves
Since I spend so much time in the kitchen, was thinking I’d share some of those tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years. Hope some of them help you! To get more juice out of a lemon or lime (or any citrus fruit) zap in the microwave for...
Oops!
Being a foodie and an accomplished cook does not come without a learning curve and its share of kitchen disasters. I thought I’d recount today some of my favorite kitchen mishaps. Going back to when I was a kid, I always found the kitchen a comforting place. That was...