#WIN Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Baking Kit Review & GIVEAWAY ends 11/18

“Auntie”Anne Beiler began twisting pretzels in 1987 at a Maryland farmer's market, to support her husband, Jonas, achieve his goal of opening a community counseling center. In February of the next year, Anne and Jonas purchased their own stand at a market in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, where they sold a variety of snacks, including hand-rolled soft pretzels. In a twist of fate, the wrong ingredients were inadvertently ordered, resulting in a … [Read more...]

Anyone Need a Holiday Gift Guide Banner?

My daughter is working towards a graphic arts degree and she kindly made a few Holiday Gift Guide banners for me.   I told her I'd offer these up for her... they are larger files, just sized down for quick viewing here right now. Of course the watermark will be removed and the personalization on the storefront (the blocks spell OurKidsMom) will be removed.   Asking $15 paypal each.     … [Read more...]

Please Excuse the Dust…

I was playing around with my layout last night and a few things got knocked around. If you happen on any of them, drop me a line (pretty please) so I can fix them immediately. I think I scared myself enough that I am going to keep on keeping on with this pretty little layout :O). … [Read more...]

Welcome to the World Little One…

  My baby sister (by 10 years!) became a mom for the second time yesterday afternoon, giving birth to a beautiful baby girl. I wanted to tell her how proud I am of the woman and mommy she has become. Her husband, son and new daughter are lucky to have her in their lives. Thank you for allowing me to share in those precious first moments of your baby girl's life (photo is of me holding my new … [Read more...]