Jan 8

Monday’s at Ziggie’s

We have a new family tradition on Monday nights, and this is one that I am super happy about. When James comes home from work we gather up the kids, and then we are off to our new favorite restaurant Ziggie’s Cafe for dinner.

Ziggie’s Cafe opened recently, and the food is amazing. You can get breakfast anytime of the day, or night, and on Monday nights kids 12 and under get dinner for free. You do have to purchase an adult meal for every free kids meal, but it is well worth it!

My kids love their pancakes, and they are thrilled when they get to have Ziggie’s Cafe pancakes for dinner.

So far I’ve tried their Pork Chops and Pork Tenderloin, and both were so tasty. James loves their Club Sandwiches. By the time dinner is over we are too stuffed for dessert. I hope to one day go to Ziggie’s Cafe for Cheesecake and Coffee, maybe for a girl’s afternoon out… Their pies look pretty good too.

One of my favorite things about Ziggie’s Cafe is their itty bitty packets of Domino Sugar.

Domino Sugar is my favorite kind of sugar to cook with, and I was tickled with the notion of  tiny packets of Domino Sugar for coffee… I know it is silly, but it is the little things that make me happy.

We all are enjoying this new family tradition, and I’m enjoying the break from the kitchen. I can’t wait for next Monday!

Jan 7

Christmas Card Holder

I know it is a little late for a Christmas project, but keep this one in mind for next year…

One of my favorite things about Christmas is sending and receiving Christmas cards. Every year I try and find a new way to display the cards that we get in the mail, and this year I’ve got a handy display that you can make too.

I re-used a cardboard blotter from my desk calendar, and wrapped it in pretty wrapping paper. I punched a hole in the top, so I could hang the display on the wall. As Christmas cards arrived I would tack the Cards to the board with Christmas themed stickers.

The kiddos really liked the project, and enjoyed seeing all of the Christmas cards, and hearing all about where they were from. I hung the Christmas Card Holder in the dining room, right above the dessert buffet table. The Christmas Card holder brought a pretty touch of Christmas to our dining room.

How do you display Christmas Cards in your home?

Jan 6

I hate this part!

Today I am completely stressed out, and it is all thanks to my car!!! It is in the shop (4 days now) and still being looked at, and I called again, and got the “we don’t know what is wrong with it, but call tomorrow night and we’ll see if we found the problem”. All I hear is we are going to charge you an arm and a leg, and so far we can’t fix it. Yeah, I’m super grumpy and SUPER STRESSED!!!

Jan 6

My Guilty Pleasure

I know it sounds like a total cliche, but on Wednesday nights I sneak downstairs to watch Top Chef on the couch all by myself, and Ice Cream may or may not be involved. I really enjoy the peace an quiet if the house once the kiddos have gone to sleep.It is definitely one of my favorite guilty pleasures.

What are your guilty pleasures?

Jan 6

What To Do

A certain kiddo is turning five this month, and I have no idea what to do for his birthday party!!!

I’ve got a list of places to call for prices, but I’m leaning more towards throwing a big party at home. I’ve also signed up to be Room Mom this month at Preschool, and party day is on the 30th. It looks like I’m going to be prepping for two parties this month.

I hope to come up with some good ideas soon, the month is already getting away from me.