Every Monday we are going to share some special things we got the previous week in our mailbox and we encourage all of you to tell us about the "special" things you got in your mailbox! These "special" things can be gifts you received, special greeting cards or giveaways you won on the web! … [Read more...] about Mailbox Monday for November 5th
Our Ramblings
Talk About Scared: Adding my Son to the Auto Insurance
Living in California has to be one of the most expensive states when it comes to anything, but especially auto insurance. Now that my son is 16, almost 17, we had to bite the bullet and let him get his drivers license. I had dragged my feet as long as I could. I was so scared because I had heard so … [Read more...] about Talk About Scared: Adding my Son to the Auto Insurance
Homemade Banana Cake Cheater Recipe Using Boxed Cake Mix
Last week our local Farmer's Market had a great sale on bananas at 09. cents a pound so I purchase about 10 lbs. of bananas. I decided to freeze some for later use but I also used some to whip up some homemade banana muffins and I used three of them to make a homemade banana cake. I didn't have … [Read more...] about Homemade Banana Cake Cheater Recipe Using Boxed Cake Mix
Fall and Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas
I love to decorate my home and my outdoor spaces (including the yard) as the seasons change. When our daughter was really little, we went all out on decorating our home. Then a few years ago we got lazy and only did a little bit of decorating because we no longer had children at home. Well, … [Read more...] about Fall and Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas
Pennsylvania and Hurricane Sandy Damage
I would like to first say this...Thank you to everyone who sent me messages on Twitter, Facebook, Email and our Two Classy Chics Blog! Your prayers and good wishes meant a lot to me and my family. For those of you who don't know, I live in South Central, Pennsylvania. We are 3 1/2 hours from the … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania and Hurricane Sandy Damage
Happy Halloween Year 2012
Halloween...it's not one of my favorite times of the year. Why? Because the weather is starting to cool down, the trees are dropping their leaves and pretty soon we'll all be cooped up indoors. Well, at least those who live up north. With that said, my grandchildren enjoy Halloween! The grandkids … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween Year 2012
Meet Princess Jackie-Lantern
A few weeks ago we took Princess Gia to the local Pumpkin Patch to pick some pumpkins for Halloween. After spending an hour at the Pumpkin Patch, she selected 2 beautiful pumpkins. We brought them home and her daddy asked her what kind of design she wanted for her pumpkin. She is into everything … [Read more...] about Meet Princess Jackie-Lantern
Easy Homemade Chili Soup Recipe
I love chili so I am always looking for different ways to get that awesome chili flavor without making chili all of the time. I have had this recipe for years and it is super easy to make. It will work for you when the weather is cold and nasty or you just want something quick to make for dinner. … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Chili Soup Recipe