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Chocolate cake has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It's masked many emotions, it's been shared with friends, and it's offered as a reward for a "job well done". It has gotten...

You’ve probably read about taking care of yourself and making sure you put yourself first.  In fact, writers for Omaha Mom’s Blog have written about it here and here.  I’ve even written a post about putting myself first and...

I’m usually up for a good DIY project. Nothing too intense though—no saws and no, you will not see me busting down drywall. But I do enjoy trying out new creative outlets.  I’ve made pottery, painted furniture, and have...

I tended to do well in the sciences and mainly focused on those courses in school. But, at home, I had a mother who was always dabbling in different hobbies. Little did I know back then, but helping my...

Part of what makes Christmas so special are the traditions we uphold. From Christmas Eve pajamas, putting up the tree Thanksgiving night, setting cookies and carrots out for Santa and his reindeer, we all love to participate in the...

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of walking into a kitchen where Christmas cookies are baking. My husband’s aunt is the person we affectionately call the better Martha Stewart. Her garden is an eden, she knows a million and...

Truth be told I love our elf, almost as much as the kids do. Snowball, our family’s little pixie friend, has been with us for coming up on five years now. And let’s just say he’s the cat's meow...

I’ve had littlies in my house for over a decade. I’m the primary parent, the grocery shopper, and the gift purchaser. Typically, I’m all three at the same time. In addition, my house was built very efficiently. The original owners...

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it's easy to get swept up in the chaos. Here are ten easy ideas to get your family into the spirit of the season: 1. Cookie Swap Host a cookie swap. This is an easy way...

Want to know what drama is most attracted to? Family gatherings. I kid, sorta. When you get a group of people together who have varying lifestyles, opinions, and convictions it could be great!  Or it could be like mixing oil and water. Ahh...it's...