I know you all made those resolutions: pig out all holiday, then wish it away on January 2! This is what I did, and January 2nd came and went and I still have some pounds to lose. It turns out, you can't wish yourself lighter, but you can take steps to cut calories and make small choices everyday that can help you meet your goals. One thing I won't budge on every morning (and afternoon) is my coffee. Not only does it energize me, but I love the ...
International Delight
Dress Up A Simple Pound Cake with International Delight Creamers! #IDBaking
I love spending time with my little girl baking cookies and sweet treats. Before I was a mommy, I spent many hours in the kitchen coming up with delightful concoctions of indulgent goodies, and my hubby, aka my taste tester, never complained! I love the versatility of a simple pound cake. You can decorate it, color it, flavor it, you name it! I have a basic recipe from The Road to Blue Ribbon Baking by Marjorie Johnson that I love to use, and I ...
What Color is YOUR Coffee? #50ShadesofID
When I was a teen working in banking, I often did "coffee runs" for my coworkers. Some may have called me a gopher, but I really loved taking a few minutes away from work. With my pen and paper, I went to each person and asked what they wanted. One manager always said the same thing "Get my coffee right. I want it the same color as my skin- don't make it too light, and don't make it too dark." She would pull back her sleeve and show me her tanned ...
Did you celebrate National Coffee Day?
Some people celebrate Christmas, others, Hanukah. My friends and I: we celebrate coffee. Most of us are or were teachers, so we know the importance of this miracle drink when you have to be at work around 7am while others are just waking up at that time. I may no longer be a teacher, but as a mommy who is always on the go with a toddler that has more energy than any one person should ever possess, coffee is sometimes my sanity saver in the ...