Is it strange that I don't typically watch a movie more than one time? Or that I cannot remember lines from most movies? The Texan and his sister spend holiday gatherings reenacting movie scenes - and even if I've just finished watching the movie I have no idea which movie it is! I do have a few movies to watch more than once: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. The Texan starts watching ...
Easy Black Beans and Rice Recipe
Is your toddler a choosy eater? Mine is and that makes meal time a bit boring. I encourage my son to make his own healthy choices, yet his taste preferences often lead him to the same foods. Part of my job as a parent is to ensure he is eating a balance diet that is full of flavor and a variety of textures. He doesn't like chicken or steak so finding a protein source that isn't peanut butter has ...
A Favorite Childhood Memory
When I think back to my childhood, I have so many happy memories. Choosing my favorite childhood memory is much too hard for me. I can recall camping with my parents in New Hampshire - swimming in a lake, searching for The Lost River, and eating cereal out of a tiny little box. We'd spend our summer in the water - a local pond was host to years of swimming lessons and weekend trips to the ...
With Risk Comes Reward
In 2007, I quit my job. It was the first "real" job that I ever had and during the eleven years that I worked there, I always envisioned myself retiring from that company. Why did I quit? Because I am in love my husband and in order for him to further his career, we needed to relocate. We need to take a risk. With Risk Comes Reward You're probably wondering what was my reward, right? Well, ...
Menu Plan Monday – Week 9
Confession time: last week we didn't stick to our Menu Plan. Not for lack of trying, but there were some activities that I forgot about while making the menu plan. I should have consulted my planner while creating the menu plan - like I suggested to you in my menu planning tips post! The good thing about not following the plan from last week is that I don't have to get too creative for this ...
Marissa Mayer – the risk taker
Is it better to take risks? Yes, of course it is. No, wait. I've changed my mind. It isn't. Okay, some risks are good to take. Some, maybe not so much. Corporate America is full of risk takers. I worked with several women that I would consider trailblazers. Women who weren't afraid to challenge the system, to do things a new and different way, and to believe that risks should be ...