Awesome 3rd Birthday Cake!
Remote with my kids: It’s not easy being a mom, teacher, and employee
Pinkalicious 1st Birthday
Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle! Delish!
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by Dana Patterson on Oct 15, 2012 0
Some of my fondest memories with my mom are making sugar cookies at Christmas (mostly because I loved using cookie cutters). I’ve started to do this with my three year old as well and I believe she loves it just as much. I love Halloween, so I bought the ghost cookie cutter (@ A.C. Moore) […]
by Dana Patterson on Oct 08, 2012 0
I make this often in the fall because it’s so delicious and so simple to make. It also has a great pumpkin flavor in it. I love fall! I promise if you take it to your next get together that it will be all gone! Here’s the recipe: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup […]
by Dana Patterson on Oct 01, 2012 0
If you’ve ever been on a cruise, it’s so fun coming back to your room after they’ve made it up each evening to see what towel animal you get. Well, I came home and was dying to know how they made some of the animals and thought it would be cute to have a surprise […]
by Dana Patterson on Sep 26, 2012 0
Wait for it, wait for it….. It’s a ketchup packet! They work perfect. It doesn’t completely freeze so you can still squish it around and mold it to their boo boo. Look at my sweet one being the model. Thanks Parenting Magazine for the tip found here.
by Dana Patterson on Sep 24, 2012 0
My husband sent this to me and I had to share! It’s so true! What do ya think?! http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xsw18k_parents-rap-about-maintaining-their-household_music
by Dana Patterson on Sep 20, 2012 0
My husband and I work on our finances together in our household, and I’m fully aware of what is going on with our savings efforts. My husband and I work on things together and make decisions together. One thing we are always talking about is saving for retirement, IRAs, 401ks, and not expecting Social Security […]
by Dana Patterson on Sep 17, 2012 0
I’ve made this several times and every time it’s been a huge it! Everyone loves it because you can enjoy it after a meal that is filling. Here is the beauty…. I love trifles and this one has to be at the very top of my list! Try it before summer is over. You’ll be […]
by Dana Patterson on Sep 11, 2012 0
So, I recently saw something like this on Pinterest, but it kept linking to an error/site that could give a virus. So I would give credit, but I can’t this time. Look at what I made! I went to Michael’s and got all of my supplies! This is what you need: Pick your favorite flowers, […]
by Dana Patterson on Sep 03, 2012 0
It only takes a small amount of extra effort to make a cute and visibly delicious dessert! Today, I made these beauties for husband with the help of my 3 year old. I don’t think anything drives me more crazy than plain brownies cut and put onto a plate. Seriously, the five minutes of effort […]
by Dana Patterson on Aug 28, 2012 1
At Ella’s 3 year check-up, the doctor said it was time for the dentist! I had no idea what to expect. We immediately let her watch some positive YouTube videos of the dentist. But, I think the best thing that we did was allow her to go to the dentist with me for a check-up. […]