Hell’s Potluck

I can’t speak for other states in the US, but in Wisconsin we are passionate about our potlucks. We have dips for everything and a multiple crockpots with mystery meats and sauces. Occasionally there are fruit and veggie trays but the bright neon colors are a warning that said veggies/fruits are not fresh….and there is…

Small containers

One of my primary reasons to kick cancers ass for as long as I can is our son. Talk about things not being fair. Here’s an incredible young soul that has to deal with emotions adults struggle with. And he does it with compassion and lots of questions. He is pretty damn amazing so I…

Mom and buggies diary on how to make healthy smoothies….

Title courtesy of E… The family who eats healthy stays healthy. Or so they say. Our family, specifically Chris and I, have tried our hand at being as healthy as possible. True there are those moments of weakness where Wisconsin tempts us with all things fried and whiskey old fashioneds but for the most part…

A Bevy of Black Beans

Spaz. Hyper. Insane. I’ve been called each of these. My entire life I’ve heard advice to slow down or chill out. Rest they say. Calm down they say. Yeah that’s not going to work for me. But I do need to chill out a bit. I need to know my limits and not push them…