Hospitality
My Best Tips for Taking a Kick Tail Meal to a Friend
With six babies (including a preemie) and a whole slew of major surgeries, we’ve been the beneficiaries of many a meal, brought by friends. So much generosity! I know how hard it is to cook dinner every night for my brood, so the fact that someone else cooks for us while whipping up something for…
Read MoreCupcake Baking Party, in Pandemic Style
When you have a teenager, turning 15, during a global pandemic you get creative. My girl loves to bake, but our dreams of having all the girls over to bake and decorate cupcakes (and do other crafts) in our kitchen just didn’t seem safe or smart, all things considered. So, we moved it outside. Anna-Laura…
Read More“Donut Grow Up” Quarantine Birthday Party
Last September, Gianna started talking about how much she loved donuts. I said, “Maybe we could do a donut party?” And lo and behold, that little stinker never forgot. In fact, we’ve been hearing about this infamous donut party for 9 solid months. When COVID-19 hit, I was like, oh hell no. We are having…
Read MoreAbout That Book Tour…
As we await the release of my audio book (soon, y’all!), I can’t help but reflect on a spectacular 2019 book release. The thing I only dreamed of happening, did, in fact, happen. People keep asking me, ‘How was the book tour?’ And, I never really know how to respond. I mean, of course it…
Read MoreThe Book! (and a title to boot)
I realized, after looking through all my 2018 posts, that I never “officially” shared on the blog that I’m writing a book. #badblogger So, yes, it’s actually happening. I could not be more thrilled or more terrified. At first it sounded so cool to share the deepest recesses of my heart and then I panicked.…
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