Does this strike you as funny as it did to me?

Have you ever watched the Food channel, and found yourself drooling and feeling your belly growling over the delectable dishes that these culinary artists are creating in front of you? Sometimes I swear I can even smell the goodness coming through my TV set! Well, today I had an appointment with a Gastroenterologist (you know… Continue reading Does this strike you as funny as it did to me?

Unexpected problems . . . A Nightmare, Adventure or Dream come true?

Sometimes plans just don’t go . . . as planned! {I know that’s never happened to you!} What was supposed to be an easy trip to Washington DC to get my oldest on a train bound for a school in New England (and cheaper than flying), has turned into quite the nightmare . . .… Continue reading Unexpected problems . . . A Nightmare, Adventure or Dream come true?

Welcome to Mothering Matters

In light of the fact that many of you are new to Mothering Matters this week (thanks to the generous Giveaway going on) – I wanted to say . . . My hope and goal with Mothering Matters is to be an encouragement, support and resource for you moms (and dads). Here are some of… Continue reading Welcome to Mothering Matters

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Happy Valentine’s Day! I had wanted to say Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you earlier today, but I ended spending the day preparing to surprise my kids and hubby with a turkey dinner, “fancy” decorations for the table (including the “good” plates and glasses), homemade Valentine’s cards for the kids (that started off going… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Money Monday: Are you sure there’s only one “You”?

More than one “you”? Last year we had something happen to us that has never happened before . . . We found out someone (or several others) was posing as my husband. Someone had swiped my husband’s credit cards . . . without actually taking them! Yes – you heard me right . . .… Continue reading Money Monday: Are you sure there’s only one “You”?

Fun Friday: Costumes & Playing Dress-up . . . It’s more than just for Halloween!

Costumes Ok – I know it’s not Halloween {um . . . not even close, Lori!}. But as a mom of 5 kids (+ 1 extra in the pic below!), I have to say – we do have our share of costumes around here! Many of them are “homemade”, but occasionally we’ve bought some from… Continue reading Fun Friday: Costumes & Playing Dress-up . . . It’s more than just for Halloween!

Cheap Sally Bring Home the Bacon Contest results

   THANK YOU! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for ALL your votes!!!  I know it was tiring, and I know you were wondering if it would ever end . . . Well folks – it has! As you may have heard by now (or assumed since you didn’t hear me screaming with joy). .… Continue reading Cheap Sally Bring Home the Bacon Contest results

Fun Friday: Grand Iluminations & Parades – Hampton Roads

Here are a few of the local Grand Illuminations for you to enjoy! **Information was taken from  Virginia is for Lovers.  You can find MANY more listings for other local holiday events (lights, parades, and even Winter Wonderland – displays from Coleman’s Nursery – a Hampton Roads tradition!) Founder’s Inn – Virginia Beach Sunday, November… Continue reading Fun Friday: Grand Iluminations & Parades – Hampton Roads

Spirit Airlines – crashing for flying too "low"

Have you seen this video? (“What video?” you ask . . . you don’t really want to know. The picture will link you to another article – not the video. I don’t want to link to that trash.) Did you get the email from Spirit about their latest contest? Have you ever even heard about… Continue reading Spirit Airlines – crashing for flying too "low"

Red Envelope Day

I learned about this from and event page on Facebook. You can also find out more on their website – www.redenvelopeday.com What:Get red envelopes or postcards (http://www.zazzle. com/RedEnvelopeD ay) and mail them on March 31st to the White House When:March 31st, 2009 Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party… Continue reading Red Envelope Day