Did you have a happy childhood?

I did. There were some things about it that I am glad that I do not have to pass along to my own children, but all in all it was a good one. I had both of my parents, my mom stayed at home and took...

Cake without the guilt?

Has anyone tried making cakes with these new fat reducing tips? (applesauce, grated sweet potatoes, etc.) Do they really work? I love cake, and I am at a point in my life where I am trying to modify...

Shrimp Kabobs, Shrimp Fried Rice, Shrimp Scampi......

I absolutely adore shrimp. My husband and I have been trying to eat healthier, so we have cut out red meat, fried food...etc. I could eat shrimp all day everyday and not get tired. What foods do you...

So, how political are you?

Okay, I realize that I am probably opening up an awful can of worms here. I had an issue come up a couple of weeks ago where I insulted someone close to me by referring to them as a democrat. I...

In Deep-fried rehab.....

Yes, I was addicted to fried foods. Not your typical fried chicken, pork chops, or french fries. Fried twinkies...... If you haven't tried them, DON'T!! They are deep fried bits of heaven. I finally...

Getting a little annoyed....

Okay, I enjoy a healthy debate as much as the next person. I like to hear other's points of views and I like expressing mine. Here lately I have noticed a trend in gender slanted posts. I get the...

What do you most like to do on a day off?

Everyone that works (we assume) works really hard. When you get a chance to choose how you will spend your 9 to 5 how do you choose to spend it?

So what did you learn?

I look back on some of the activities of my young adult days and I KNOW there is a God. I was sooooo naive and just a little stupid! Some of the things that I did---and lived through cause me to...

I've said it before...and I'll say it again

Why??? In high school it was the handwritten chain letters. At work it is the chain emails......and now I am getting chain text messages! I hate 'em! I have a couple of friends who may be about to...

When should a little girl get their ears pierced?

without my permission my daughter's granmother got her ears pierced when she was about 8 months old. My ears are pierced, and I imagine that she didn't think I would mind. I suppose she should have...