Delivery.

As I’ve learned to pay more attention to what excursions drain me and which ones give me something to work with, I’ve realized that I both like and dislike shopping. I like going to a store specifically to treasure hunt in the clearance aisles. Finding good deals on supplies to donate to teachers and area … Continue reading Delivery. →

I make banana bread because I can’t sleep.

Sleep is again not mine to have. Falling asleep is usually not difficult, but staying asleep is. When my children wake up to banana bread, it’s usually because I woke up at 3 or 4 am. If I wasn’t awake with several hours to go before anyone else wakes up, dog included, my kids wouldn’t … Continue reading I make banana bread because I can’t sleep. →

Hark!

There are few things I truly love about Christmas, but I love lights. After another bad dream, instead of the typical darkness in the early hours of the morning, I was greeted by the glow of our tree, just put up last night. Since trying to become more aware of what things feel genuinely good … Continue reading Hark! →

Pink Banana Bread with Sprinkles

I regularly buy bananas and then we don't eat them. I either save them for smoothies in the freezer or turn them into banana bread. A basic banana bread recipe often has a minimum of seven ingredients with lots of measuring and mixing. In the photo above, you'll see there are just four ingredients and … Continue reading Pink Banana Bread with Sprinkles →

StoryCorps

My friend Jess and I had a great time recording with StoryCorps. Talking with her is natural and easy. After listening to our interview, I'm even more glad we took the time to do it. We all have stories worth sharing, and it's amazing when you get to do that sharing yourself. I hope we … Continue reading StoryCorps →

Whatever it’s called!

I realized very quickly after working with college students with intellectual disabilities that many of them had food preferences they hadn't shared or explored, because they had limited freedom to make their own meals, if any freedom at all. How do you learn to cook a vegetarian meal if everyone else doing most of the … Continue reading Whatever it’s called! →

This entire post is about poo and pee.

Bella’s favorite time of any day is when we walk. We can not say the word “walk” or spell it out, because she knows w-a-l-k and completely loses it. Even putting on a belt can be hazardous, because she sees the belt, thinks it’s a leash, and hurls herself at you, gleefully ready for said … Continue reading This entire post is about poo and pee. →

Baby wipes and dry shampoo.

It's ok to be tired. I learned quickly when my kids were small that showers were a luxury and that I didn't need them as much as I had believed I did. I might have wanted a shower every day, but I didn't need one that often. Our water usage has decreased and consequently our … Continue reading Baby wipes and dry shampoo. →

Sausage and Carrot Bowl

A couple of months ago, I shared how to make Ham and Carrot Bowl. This is a slightly more complicated version because a knife is needed. Other than exchanging the ham for a package of smoked brats (doesn't have to be brats, can be kielbasa or smoked sausage as well), the recipe remains the same. … Continue reading Sausage and Carrot Bowl →

Murderball

My children watched their first wheelchair rugby game last night, and it led to some challenging topics. My husband mentioned that it used to be called murderball, and there’s a documentary highlighting the sport using that name. Of course, they asked why the name was changed and why it’s original moniker sounded so aggressive. It … Continue reading Murderball →