Mikesha Blackwell Have you ever woke up in shear panic because you think you forgot something? Let me tell you about my Failed Mommy Moment #247! Just last week, I was telling my husband how tired I was, and he suggested that I take a nap. I didn’t really want to, but I knew if I didn’t, I … Read moreHomemade Cantaloupe Popsicles
A year ago, just before our big move, we took a trip to Atlanta for my hubby’s family reunion. It was one of our biggest family trips! It was an important one for many reasons. One being that we had previously lived there 10 years prior. It has been a while decade before we could have … Read moreOur Trip To The Coca-Cola Museum
Just think, if Little Debbie’s Oatmeal creme pies and carrot cake got married, and had a baby, these cookies would be their offspring. Remember on my last post I talked about doing a couple of dishes with carrots? I tried my hand at making this Carrot Cake Oatmeal that turned out to be delicious. So good, … Read moreCarrot Pineapple and Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
I am apart of a fun cooking group on Facebook with other self-taught chefs. Every week a new ingredient is posted, and we are challenged to make a dish. This week the ingredient is carrots. For my challenge I decided to make a couple of dishes. One for breakfast, and a new dessert. For breakfast, … Read moreCarrot Cake Oatmeal
Last week was a HOT week at 104 degrees! These triple digit temperatures are no joke. Before we moved out here to the valley, I had no idea that the weather was going to be this hot. I’m glad that my home as a good air conditioning unit, and a nice pool to keep us cool. Or else, … Read moreHomemade Banana, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Ice Cream
Hot day here in the Valley of Cali. I have lived in a couple of hot places, but never in a place where the temperature gets over 100 degrees! If we didn’t have a really good air conditioning unit, I don’t think I would be able to make it out here in this heat. I would … Read moreCucumber And Celery Fruit Salad
While checking my mail last week, I came across an email from the lovely people over at One Kings Lane. They asked me if I wanted to participate in their “Tray Chic” campaign. I recently have been getting into decorating with trays after seeing a few inspirations here and there. So I decided to join … Read moreTray Chic with One Kings Lane
This summer, since we’ve moved out of the city, I’ve had to do some digging to find a whole new set of activities to do with the kids. There isn’t as much out in the country to do, however, I’m all about exploring, and finding new adventures for us to embark on. I came across … Read moreA Day At The Farm
I have been tending to my itsy bitsy garden, and I’m excited to be able to keep up with my progress. I am know for having a black thumb, and killing just about every living plant that comes my way. Currently I have a zucchini, cucumber, red bell pepper, a tomato plant, a mandarin tree, … Read moreWordless Wednesday: Gardening
So, it’s that time of the year again when everyone is sharing their joys and posting pictures of their kids graduation. I won’t be participating in the crazy preparations for graduation this year. My oldest is graduating high school, but he doesn’t want to walk down the aisle with his classmates. Shocking I know! When I … Read moreTo Walk Or Not To Walk: Graduation