First let me say this is no way to impugn what our TS dads do. They are awesome. The Father’s of TS children (many single parents) do...

I am feeling so incredibly grateful to be feeling like me again. The beauty of the fall colors is exactly how my heart is feeling right now, it’s just bursting with happiness and bliss. I feel completely alive again for the first time in many mont hs.  ********************** I am grateful for my sight, my sense of smell, my hearing and the strength in my body that allows me to get out into Nature and fully immerse myself in Her splendor. It was a ten day today, 66 degrees, su

Outside enjoying a beautiful Fall day at school lunch with  her son, Mum has a Yogurt Parfait and  Jimmy has an egg and cheese omelet...

I should’ve known the dinner would be doomed, making it on the wrong day. My eighth-grader, Kayla, and I were food shopping and joking...

So this is a thing now: It’s my 1 month anniversary since I left the United States! And tomorrow will be my 1 month anniversary since...

I see a homeless man in a coffee shop. With his head down and an angry look, he asks the barista for a cup of water. The barista smiles,...

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year.   The weather is amazing and the food is super comforting. Could you think of anything better than a hot bowl of yummy chili on a cold night??  How about making that pot of chili for under $15 (maybe $10 if you use coupons)?  Do I have your attention now? That’s right, we are going to make a tasty dinner in under 30 minutes and it won’t break your wallet.  For all of us busy moms, that’s one big gold star for us.  May I present…. Spi

Okay, Mamas… this is the time of year I really start to worry… After an extraordinarily unstable year of fluctuating weight and jeans...

Today we awoke to the most glorious sunrise of the week. We could tell rain was upon us so we took our hike right after we had some...

Oh boy! Got me a piece of chocolate cake! My tail is uh -waggin! Luscious frosting… rich, chocolaty innards… all plated up and ready to dig in…. W H E R E  A R E   A L L   T H E   F O R K S ? ? ?! ! ! Ugh!!! Those Kids!!! After a mad dash through their rooms, fork is found… Excuse me, while I touch the sky! By: Darlene “Screamin” Pistocchi

Mister Sending Love & Prayers The Adventures of Mister

As a child, no foul word would I utter. My language steered clear of the gutter. Then I gave birth, And heaven on earth! The words I now...

No this isn’t Mister, but it is a Halloween cat for you cat lovers to craft out of squash! House Cat A gourd with a long, curved stem becomes a purr-fect cat body and tail. Use teeny white turnips for the mice. Cat How-Tos 1. Attach pumpkin to gourd with a 1/2-inch wooden dowel (use a drill to make holes in each). 2. Cut two triangular gourds in half and attach to top of pumpkin with skewers as ears. 3. Etch eye and mouth shapes using a fruit and vegetable corer, and attach

Teenage Tales of Terror! I used to love the fact that I have a large bathroom as big as a small bedroom…but now I’m not sure. It just invites too many kids inside when I am trying to shower. Last night not only were both the little ones playing in there, my 18 year old came barging in! The conversation went so… Emily: “Mom, Mom!” Me: “Em, really? I’m in the shower.” Emily: “But mom, smell me, smell me..” (as she pulls open my shower door and fluffs her hair in my face) Me:

This treat is a popular one with school kids at the Fall Festival. Last year I made a big basketful of these Creepy Popcorn Hands and they were sold in the “Country Store” at the Fall Festival. These are also a cute and quick project to put together for parties, bake sales, or class treats. With only a few ingredients and a little time, you can easily make Creepy Popcorn Hands, too. Creepy Popcorn Hands  1. Assemble supplies you will need – plastic food service gloves, popcor

Our eight year old son loves Wink, our adopted one eyed white cat. We adopted him at 6 months old. Jimmy has always adored Wink. It is beautiful the way Wink has grown to accept Jimmy’s wild passion and loud voice and his million hugs. Jimmy has become more gentle and patient with Wink as his teacher and leader. Wink even goes to him now and purrs because he trusts Jimmy’s true love. ‘Look! Wink’s doing yoga!’ Jimmy loves to watch his cat stretch in unusual ways. He loves whe

Our vacation is winding down. In 48 short hours we will be back at home.  It’s been a dream come true to be able to go with the flow in...

My daughter, Julie, began teaching this year – making a fashion statement! She fell and injured the tendon under the bottom of her foot,...

You are never too old, or too “experienced”, as a parent to learn something new. Yesterday, I learned to never assume that each holiday...

DacsMommy Reblog… October 5, 2015 Have you ever been in a situation with your special needs child that made you laugh till tears ran down...

Everywhere I seem to turn I just want to crash and burn! The pile of clothes, the oodles of mess No wonder I live in a world of stress! I love my kids, but holy stromboli My patience is up, let me eat a cannoli! It’s off to the closet to fetch my broom And whisk away from this dusky gloom! The_Witch_on_Her_Broom_Stick_by_Ida_Rentoul_Outhwaite,_1921 By: Darlene “Screamin” Pistocchi

No other food can welcome the cool days of fall quite like a spicy bowl of chili. Whether you make it up for your family or for a crowd, it is usually a meal received with gratefulness. Playoff Chili has been well-named because it is also the perfect addition to those fall tailgating parties. This recipe has a balance of spices that will be sure to put points on the scoreboard. No matter how your team plays, you can count on this chili to score a touchdown. If you want to kee

Tony,  who is seventy-nine, still tackles the ivory keys with vim and vigor. He has been playing for sixty years. Today he gave a concert...

Now ladies listen up…. It was that time…dread, terror and sheer panic enveloped me as I realised it was time to broach the subject with...