My Dad :: My Hero
My wonderful father, Dr. Bill McHenry, is an extraordinary individual who has made a profound impact on my life and the lives of those around him. His dedication to his family, community, and grandchildren is truly inspiring, and his recent receipt of the Presidential Award for Mentorship is a well-deserved recognition of his tireless efforts.
As a father, he has been a constant presence in my life and that of my brother, attending every recital, practice, and tournament. My dad was even the coach of my softball team. Every Sunday, we would go to Starbucks to catch up with the latest events. My dad continues to show up for my sons, Jack and Jacob, at their...
Fromage Blanc :: What's That?
If you’re hosting and need an easy dish or if you’re invited out and need an easy transport dish – are you always thinking, “OMG WTH am I going to bring?!” Well, I got you! This is quick, delicious and you’re guaranteed to always leave with an empty crockpot!
It only has three ingredients! THAT’S IT!
2 blocks of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 can of Rotel Tomatoes
16oz of Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage
And it’s pretty quick too. So, if you’re hosting – it’s one of those things you can leave on and tend to your guests or other things. I always cook the breakfast sausage the night before and store in the fridge. That way, the...
Watch Out! I Have Discovered the Empowerment of Yard Work
Recently, my family and I moved to a new home with a bigger yard and more flower beds to tend. Prior to our current home, we didn’t have a lot of beds to flower and the lawn wasn’t much to have cut. Because of this, we hired help to take care of our yard. Now that we are in a larger home with a larger yard and a larger mortgage, we are pinching pennies by handling the yard work ourselves. Initially, I assumed my husband would be up for the task and never entertained the thought of doing it myself until one rainy morning I had an epiphany while...
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That Four Letter Word :: Lice
Lice. The bane of human existence. The dirty word that no one wants to talk about. It finds its way into daycares, summer camps, schools. Research says that twelve million children in the United States get head lice each year. Which often leads to them bringing it home to their whole family. So why are we so hesitant to talk about it? Why is there such a stigma associated with it?
Recently, my children got dealt the worst hand. My motherly instincts kicked in high gear as soon as I realized what was happening. A quick email to their pediatrician led to a prescription being sent to our pharmacy...
The Postpartum Ride Home From The Hospital
Most moms remember the ride home from the hospital as a beautiful experience.
The nurse wheels you wheel you to the car, you put the baby in the car seat and climb into the backseat with your little one. You and your husband are gushing over the newborn scrunch and looking forward to the cuddles once you get home. You all may talk about sharing roles of washing bottles, changing diapers, etc.
Leaving the hospital was different for me. I can laugh about it now but it was very much a reality check for me.
I was scared to leave the hospital.
I stayed in the hospital for almost a week. We didn’t have any complications,...
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The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
Like a lot of moms I'm often in need of caffeine on a regular basis and...
