So, Bunny challenged us from her blog to share a Holiday recipe.  I have one that is particularly special to me - it’s my Papa Red’s gingerbread recipe. So, with Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, I thought this one would be perfect!
Papa Red’s Gingerbread Recipe
2/3 C Shortening            1 C Boiling Water
1/3 C Maple Molasses      2 [...]

Ok, I told you there were LOTS of new goodies at DSO.  Mindi was kind enough to gather links and pictures (THANK YOU) so I could easily share with you (click the previews to head to the stores).  First up is my first paper pack - inspired by my Nana and her courageous fight with [...]

I’m sure there are plenty of you who are really excited about the outcome of the US election last night, but I am NOT one of them.  I sincerely hope that Mr. Obama can come through with all of the “promises” and rhetoric WITHOUT turning us into a completely Socialist society.  I must admit that [...]

I can officially say October has been a month I’m glad I don’t have to repeat!  Technically, I guess it all started back in September with the offer letter debacle and my dear Papa Red’s (my grandfather) knee surgery.  To summarize the offer letter/relocation status, we aren’t moving.  The company FINALLY decided on October 9 [...]

Sometimes I think I just shouldn’t get my hopes up or be excited! As I mentioned in an earlier post, my husband received this AWESOME job offer from a company in his home state of Oklahoma.  We thought long and hard and weighed the pros and cons and accepted the offer.  We faxed in the [...]