Adrienne Dickson
It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere
It's 5 o'clock. Stomachs start to grumble, kids start to get crabby and patience is nowhere to be found. You're tired. They're hangry (hungry/tired/angry). Dinner is still an hour away. The "witching hour," as...
I’m NOT a Minivan Mom
Imagine your neighbor just put in a beautiful, inground pool complete with a volleyball net, slide, diving board and beautiful landscaping. You admire the pool from afar and think it is very nice, but...
What Do You Do?
This is a question that paralyzes me.
I am asked this question in a variety of situations: when meeting new people, when my husband walks in the door from work, when filling out a...
Changing My Winter Mindset
So, here we are... Winter.
Winter is my least favorite season.
Winter is cold, icy, snowy, dark, and did I mention cold? It feels like the longest four months of the year to me. The days...
Surviving the Dinner Battle
“Don’t put yucky things on my plate,” my 4-year-old calls to me each night as I bring dinner to the table. “But buddy, Mommy doesn’t make yucky things,” I reassure him. He looks at...
In Pursuit of the Perfect Holiday Card
I absolutely love getting holiday cards, especially the ones with pictures on them. There is something about holding them in my hand while studying the details and taking in the moment. I enjoy seeing...
More Tips and Tricks for Getting Dinner on the Table
Last month, I introduced my top 3 tips for getting dinner on the table in a hurry. I focused on how planning ahead, making more of something than you will eat, and grabbing a...
Tips and Tricks for Getting Dinner on the Table
The modern day schedule is hectic. Now that school is back in session and the days seem shorter than ever, it is a challenge to get “all the things” done in those precious three...
Summer Cookouts and a Dish to Pass
Hooray! My favorite part of the Summer season is when I get invited to a cookout. I love the smell of the grill, the juicy hamburgers and the endless buffet covered with an array...
It’s A Slow Cooker Kind of Summer
I usually break out my slow cooker in Fall once the cold temperatures set in (and by cold temperatures, I mean 50 degrees). For some reason, the colorful leaves conjure up images of warm...
I Need More Time: Why We Downsized
“This house is too big!” I screamed in desperation. I felt the words roll off my tongue as an absolute truth. In that very moment, a cloud lifted and I could see the problem....
What to Do With Easter Dinner Leftovers
If you have ever hosted a holiday, you know that there are always leftovers. In my traditional Italian family, there was always days of preparation and cooking resulting in multiple courses, an overabundance of...
Corned Beef and Cabbage: The St. Patrick’s Day Staple
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and it seems that most holidays are synonymous with food. Turkey dominates Thanksgiving, ham is usually served on Easter, and St. Patrick’s Day conjures up visions of deliciously...