Author Archives: Christie

15-Minute Project: Marking Pictures to Hang

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Christie

I strongly dislike trying to hang pictures that need two holes made to hang them.  Last week I finished painting Ikea spice racks to make bookshelves for our son’s nursery.  Unfortunately, they have two holes in order to hang them. … Continue reading →

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French Toast Bake

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Christie

A favorite breakfast in our home is French Toast.  Since my husband was away on business for almost a week, I thought I’d surprise his favorite breakfast his first morning home. Instead of making normal french toast, I decided to … Continue reading →

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Family Favorite: Sausage Spinach Pasta

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Christie

I am super excited today! My husband has been away on business for almost a week and he is finally home.  In honor of his homecoming, I thought I’d make one of his favorite meals: Sausage Spinach Pasta. This dish … Continue reading →

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Adoption: Choosing a Baby Name

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Christie

Farid and I had seven short weeks to prepare for the arrival of our little boy.  Seven weeks to choose a name.  Seven weeks to AGREE on a name. But there was one more hitch. The birthparents wanted to be … Continue reading →

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Baby Food Favorite: Swaccoli

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Christie

My son loves his vegetables.  While he pushes away some of the pureed veggies, he still loves his Swaccoli (sweet potatoes and broccoli)!  He won’t even let go of the spoon.  Best yet, I love making it.  It is so … Continue reading →

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15-Minute Project Challenge

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Christie

A lot can be done in 15 minutes.  A load of laundry can be folded and put away. Windows can be washed. A room can get decluttered. A bathroom can be cleaned.  My house can get vacuumed (it’s not that … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Serve Chicken Salad

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Christie

Chicken Salad is one of my favorite lunches to make, or even a quick dinner on a busy day!  It’s easy to make, tastes delicious, and it can be served in different ways.  Here are some of my favorites: 1. … Continue reading →

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Three Quick Weeknight Meals

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Christie

Tomorrow my husband is leaving for a business trip, so I don’t have to do much cooking this next week!  But I still need to eat….and I don’t think eating cold cereal for three meals a day would be very … Continue reading →

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Adoption: Meet the Parents!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Christie

“Although we have never met, we feel like you already have a special place in our hearts! We often think about you and ask ourselves, ‘What does she look lie? I wonder what her personality is like. What are her … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Bites for Baby

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Christie

Our little guy is 10 1/2 months and has started to push away some of the pureed food I make.  So for the past couple of weeks I’ve been making Sweet Potato Bites for him.  These are the perfect finger … Continue reading →

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