It's 6:39 a.m., and I've been up since my oldest pulled in the driveway at 3 a.m.! That was a wonderful surprise because she originally said she couldn't get away from work to make the drive here. The sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and mashed potatoes are all cooking, and the dough for the Parker house … Continue reading It’s cooking!
Year of Martha
Veterans’ Day and Christmas prep
My school is off today in celebration of Veterans' Day. Jake has been sick for two days, so last night I made sure no alarm was set on my phone, and I slept in this morning!!! That was GLORIOUS! I feel ready to tackle the world! First things first - making a wonderful dinner for … Continue reading Veterans’ Day and Christmas prep
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LOOK what we got for the asking!
When we were at Noble Family Farm the other day, I asked the owner what she did with all of the leftover pumpkins once their season ended. She told me that they till them under back into the field. I asked her if I could have some of them once she was finished for the … Continue reading LOOK what we got for the asking!
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Only 55 more days until CHRISTMAS ! !! Decorating my car for trunk or treat on just $4 and handing out treats to about 100 kids when Jake only told me the day before that he'd told his school that I'd do it - big Martha win for … Continue reading Happy Halloween!
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I’m doing it!!!
My lead teacher asked me earlier how I lost fourteen pounds, and this is what I told her...... I have cut out absolutely all processed food (including flour and sugar). I’m making myself take 30 minutes in the afternoon to cook myself a healthy lunch everyday (today was a Portobello mushroom, ½ red onion, and … Continue reading I’m doing it!!!
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New year, new hair
Jake is going to school full time for the first time ever. He's really been enjoying it! He saw a haircut on another boy at school and decided he wanted his hair like that, too, so when he went to see Morgan after school at work, she cut it that way for him. He loves … Continue reading New year, new hair
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Easiest bake sale item EVER
The high school marching band had their annual fundraiser car wash this past Saturday, and the kids were asked to bring an item for the bake sale as well. This is what I made and sent: Caramel and Dark Chocolate Dipped Sea Salt Marshmallows Ingredients: 1 bag caramel chips 1 bag dark chocolate chips 1 … Continue reading Easiest bake sale item EVER
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Christmas in July – week 2
The second week of July, I spent a little time online, looking for gifts I thought my older kids might like. I found one for my oldest daughter! It's very unique, and I know she'll love it. I have it bookmarked and ready to order soon. I can't wait to see her face on Christmas … Continue reading Christmas in July – week 2
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Jake (the little chef)
Jake decided he's changing his career choice; instead of building robots for NASA, he wants to be a "salad chef for the scientists at NASA because they probably aren't very healthy because they probably sit at their computers watching space all day." LOL He found tons of video recipes on YouTube, and he was determined … Continue reading Jake (the little chef)
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Christmas in July 2016 – Week 1
Every year, I try to do a little Christmas prep because when I started teaching full time, all of my wonderful Christmas and holiday plans just flew out the window. I was the crazy Christmas lady with 27 Christmas trees, and I was able to keep that up for about two years into my teaching … Continue reading Christmas in July 2016 – Week 1
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