Christmas in Chicago
December 2014 in Chicago.
Christmas 2013 with the family
We had an amazing 2013 holiday season. It’s hard to believe that they have already come and gone. One of my favorite things was watching my son perform in his first school play. I was very impressed with how great the production turned out. He worked hard and practiced a lot. It was great that…
It’s time to Spartan Up
So much to say about the holidays and the year that is quickly wrapping up. But here in the Cook home, there is only one thing on our minds. The Rose Bowl. We started the school year in Michigan with a visit/reunion to our alma mater, Michigan State. We even got to peek at football…
Cute Christmas Kitty or Jerk Cat?
I’ve had four cats in my lifetime. Three of them could care less about the Christmas tree. They all loved the Christmas tree shirt. What’s up with that? The instant I take them out to decorate, they were on them. They would never sleep in their cat beds we bought, but those Christmas tree shirts…
Square Cake Pops
I like to pretend I’m some sort of expert cake pop maker. I’m not, but I pretend well. Here are some examples of past work: I’m kind of mastered the circle. But I was given a new challenge, make “dice-shaped” cake pops for a Casino night birthday party! Challenge accepted! But my brain couldn’t figure…
Peanut Butter Pretzel Balls
Peanut Butter Pretzel Balls are my go to item for any cookie exchange or party. They are simple and NO BAKE! But there are a few tricks and some minor adjustments I’ve made to the original recipe that I thought I would share since I get asked for the recipe often. I originally used this…
Elf On A Shelf – Christmas Fun
I have lots of blog posts to write, I’ve been a little behind lately. There’s been a lot going on and blogging has gotten lost in the mix. And obviously I need time to focus on more important things in life, like Elf on A Shelf! Yes, it’s that time of year again, so I…
Kicking off Christmas with Light Up UCF!
It’s one of our favorite family traditions, Light Up UCF! For us, it kicks off the holiday season. Yes, it’s a little early – but that’s fine by me! Light Up UCF features ice skating, rides, and holiday attractions at the University of Central Florida outside the newly renamed CFE Arena (formerly UCF Arena). The…
Give the gift of Bacon for Christmas
I have blogged a lot about my family’s love of bacon. We’ve hit two different bacon festivals in the Orlando area an have tried lots of trendy bacon-related products. Here’s the thing – we just love the bacon. We don’t need gimmicks or twists. We just want the bacon. And if you’re like me, perhaps…
Motherhood is a marathon and sometimes a sprint
Parents are busy. It’s a constant game of Frogger. You have to keep moving or you’ll get run over by a car, a bus or giant log. You learn early on as a parent that you have to pace yourself. Parenting after all is a marathon. This past weekend, however, was a sprint and we…