I’d seen a few people on Pinterest who had microwaved their Zote or Fels Naptha Soap and then crumbled it. Since I’d always grated my own soap (which takes FOR-EV-ER), I was very excited about this possibility. (Looking for my … Continue reading
Thanks to my kids’ crazy skin allergies, I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for over two years. While I’ve gotten spoiled to having really clean laundry (I almost never do presoaking or pretreating at all now), I’ve always been … Continue reading
I am often disappointed by the reality of my parenting versus the delusion expectation I’d had before having kids. On one particularly off day, I was trying to wrestle Claire and Cam in a Cherry Berry. As Claire threw her … Continue reading
I had always heard the horror stories of potty training with boys, so I was feeling very hesitant when it came time to potty train Cameron, our second child. He was, however, showing all of the signs of being ready … Continue reading
I gave Suquay, my cat, away yesterday. It was really hard, but I know she’ll be well cared for in her wonderful new home. But before giving this to Amber (Suquay’s new owner) I wanted to show you what has … Continue reading
My Pappaw, Bob Willeford, was many things: wonderful, kindhearted, firm in his faith. He was also hilarious. He once told me, “I don’t have any enemies. I outlived them all.” There was one story in particular that he told me … Continue reading
I feel like I should apologize in advance for this post… because after discovering this little trick, it’s hard to avoid the temptation to make a cookie! This recipe originally calls for butter and eggs, so I’ll be giving you … Continue reading
This is Suquay. Let me tell you her story. Nine years ago, when I was in college, I randomly woke up one morning with the burning desire to own a Siamese kitten. So I picked up the phone book … Continue reading
I originally found this recipe on Pinterest, and I have LOVED it. This stuff actually works better than anything I’ve ever bought. And the vast likelihood is, if you’re a mom, it’ll be free… because I bet you already have … Continue reading
I really have no coherent thoughts to put together about the news we got yesterday…. John will be teaching at San Jacinto College (South.) In Houston. ….and his new professor orientation starts next Tuesday. No really. I don’t think you … Continue reading
The Creativity in the Chaos 