By: Kathy Trainor This is the type of dish I make early in the morning when it is very hot and I don’t want to heat up the house. This can be a dip, a taco bowl or even taco filling. We also always have leftovers! Simple, easy and yummy…ENJOY! Ingredients: 6-ounce bag baked pita … More Simple Summer Taco Bake
By: Kathy Trainor The Olympics are very popular in my house. We watch the opening night every year, summer and winter. This year, my niece will join me. It is easy for the boys to do crafts since they are older, but for a 2-year-old, it is hard. We did a simple craft she can … More Easy Olympics Craft
By: Kathy Trainor No Dye Tie Dye is something that has you wondering, what am I talking about now? Tie Dye you always need Dye! Well, after much preschool debate on our school playground amongst the teachers, we found out that we DON’T need Tie Dye at all. Tie Dye is costly, messy and you … More No Dye Tie Dye
By: Kathy Trainor I had a hysterectomy for medical reasons on March 17, 2016. A surgery like this comes with a great deal of emotional turmoil. For most women, the uterus is something they feel defines them as a woman, much as their breast do; we know it doesn’t but it feels that way at … More The Day I Threw Away My Pads!
By: Kathy Trainor Mom jobs are when you have jobs that only a mother can think of doing. You know those things they only do. The gross, down and dirty jobs. We both get over worked, no pay and then on top of that no sleep. But sometimes there are things that just moms do. … More Mom Jobs
By: Kathy Trainor 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cayenne pepper 1 can of canned Yams 1 can of canned corn 1 can black beans ( drained) 1/4 cup finely … More Yam and Corn Salad
By: Kathy Trainor This Friday, right before I left my day job, I was asked if I could go to the post office to return an item we didn’t need at my work place. This is something that was simple to do on the way home from my office. I arrive at the post office, … More Guiding Boxes: The Day I Chased Mail Truck
By: Kathy Trainor So often, I am asked how did I start blogging. Just today a girl at work asked me. I’ve never really thought about how I started blogging because I started so long ago. I had to think back. I broke it down into 10 simple steps. Ten steps to start blogging: 1. … More Ten Steps To Start Blogging
By: Kathy Trainor I am a mom … I am a mom of 2 boys. Boys are busy, rough, and tough. As are girls and any other knee high beings that we call children. I know you want coffee. I am here for the same reason, but don’t worry! Your little seven month old can talk … More Enjoy Your Coffee
By: Kathy Trainor You may not realize it, but there are items besides soup that your local food bank needs. They aren’t considered “essentials” so the staff doesn’t publicly ask for them. At one of my recent visits I asked the food bank volunteers what items people would appreciate the most, and I’ve listed the … More Soup Banks Need More Than Soup
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