Yesterday my mother invited us over for an Italian hot chocolate. Italian hot chocolate is nothing like Swiss Miss. It is dense, dark and delicious! She had a little surprise for us though: ciambellone! She served it in small bowls instead of mugs so that you could dip the ciambellone in it. The kids got to… Read More
They seem kinda weak this time around but I finally did come up with something. As I was reflecting on things I wanted to change/improve upon I kept being reminded of things that I am thankful for. So let me begin with those, in no particular order: 1. A warm, cozy house. Despite the fact… Read More
Every year I make Resolutions at the beginning of the new year. You know the old saying, “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” This year I’m having a hard time making them. One I know for sure that will make it to my list: to blog more! It’s something that I enjoy doing… Read More
Several years ago my children complained that there’s a mother’s day and there’s a father’s day but there’s no kid’s day! So my son wrote ‘kib’s bay’ on the calendar (he used to reverse letters) and the name stuck. Each year now my hubby and I surprise the kids with this floating holiday. We typically… Read More
I am motivated to get (and STAY!) in shape. I have invited several friends to “join me” (not literally but in spirit) in order to keep me accountable to someone. I do so much better when I have to answer to someone else! So I have created a workout schedule in order to be able… Read More