Quotation Saturday

Mamacita says:  I made oatmeal-raisin cookies this evening.  I really wasn’t in the mood to bake anything, and I hate raisins, but my husband loves cookies and ever since I learned that Splenda works in almost any recipe that requires … Continue reading

Carnival of Education, Etsy, SweeTarts, and Pixy Stix

Mamacita says: The newest Carnival of Education is up, and you all need to click on over there so you can keep up with what your children’s teachers are trying to tell you!  Remember, people who don’t keep current don’t … Continue reading

Ten Things Tuesday

Mamacita says:  1.  BlogHer is eight months away, but I’m already counting down until it gets here! 2.  I firmly believe that people who don’t like poetry probably had teachers who didn’t know how to present it.  Ditto for Shakespeare.  … Continue reading

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says: 1.  I have never watched a reality show. 2.  I do not admire Angelina Jolie in the least.  Nor Brad Pitt.  Adultery is not admirable. 3.  I have never gone skinny-dipping, although I’ve gone swimming with lots of … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday

Mamacita says:  We have entered that time of the year that is my very favorite:  the season of anticipation of the season. Planning and preparing for the holidays is what I look forward to all the rest of the year!  … Continue reading

"'Tis Mince"

Mamacita says:  Indeed YES, that is homemade apple pie that you smell.  Four different kinds of apples, butter, cinnamon, a sprinkling of flour, and a half cup of Splenda.  Oh, and crust.  Sometimes I make the crust myself, and sometimes … Continue reading