Buckeye Cake

Dear Chocolate Buckeye Cake,

Aka My Nemisis,

I would great appreciate it if you would stop haunting my home.  I've worked very hard to make this a healthy, wholesome enviroment where my kids can find nutritious snacks ready to go.  Our meals are well balanced, our snacking is light, and our desserts are minimal.

Your appearance in our home has caused quite an uproar.

My husband is begging for your return.  My children are asking for your reappearance as well.  And those five pounds of chocolate, sugar, and peanut butter that you left behind have found their way to my hips and stomach.

Although we all love you dearly, I hate to say that it will be a VERY long time before we can host you in our home again.  As you know, I have that "last 10 pounds" to loose, and I just can't do so with you in our home.  You are a bad influence on my eating habits and even invited along your friends,

those Cravings for Other Sweets.

I do hope you understand.

We shall keep your address bookmarked, but please don't call us.

We'll call you!

Sincerely,

The Creative2xmom Family

If you dare look for this monster of a treat, be prepared.  He can do a lot of destruction in a short amount of time.

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52 First Dates: Week Three

I scream... you scream...

Wait a minute!

Did you scream for ice cream???

We did... We have a great little place in town called U-Top-It.  It's a yogurt shop where you fill your own bowl, add your own toppings, and then they weigh it at the end to see what you owe.  My husband and I learned early on that you can get yourself in a lot of trouble if you're not careful.  There are so many toppings and so much good looking stuff... hhhmmm... I think I'm gaining weight just thinking about it.

Anyways... while the kids were gone for a few days last week, we had our date night at U-Top-It.  I ended up with a Pink Lemonade Sorbet while my husband cheated and fell back on Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (what a creature of habit!).  It was fun though.  Simply the challenge of picking out something new and being adventurous broke up the usual conversation and just gave the date a fun feeling.  We laughed more than usual and just had a good time.  It was fun to just let go and have a good time.

I think it's important sometimes to have those fun moments.  They tend you get you through the more serious questions, the deep intimacy conversations, and the bigger issues that often need to be worked out.  Just my two cents worth.

So for this week, why not be a tourist in your own town?  Is there somewhere in town that you've always wanted to visit?  A spot that you've heard about but haven't visited?  Maybe it's a museum, an art gallery, a bookstore, a boutique, a sporting event?  A restaurant that's peaked your interest?  Is there an outdoor location that you've been interested in visiting?  Perhaps pack a picnic lunch or snack to take with you.  Pack all those little extras that you don't usually spend the money on and take on the adventure of the day.

Come join us on the Facebook event page and let us know how it went.  What did you discover?  What did you discover about each other?  What kind of new places did you visit?  Share a comment.

*Linked to Works for Me Wednesday

Guest Posting Today

I'm guest posting over at Seven Clown Circus today.  I'm so excited that she's invited me and wanted to invite all of you along for the adventure as well.  Come join me?

What's a SAHM without the Mom?

Menu Monday 6/28-7/4

Breakfasts:
Yogurt and fruit
Oatmeal
Eggs and toast
Pancakes

Lunches:
Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches
Tuna sandwiches
Green salad with salmon
Fruit, string cheese, crackers
Carrots or celery and dip

Dinners:
Monday: Tomato Basil Chicken Salad, green salad
Tuesday: Taco Salad
Wednesday: Stuffed Green Pepper, pea salad
Thursday: Enchiladas in the crockpot, green salad
Friday: Veggie Pizza, fruit salad
Saturday: Spinach Calazone,
Sunday: Out of town

Extras:
Black bean hummus
Orange Smoothies

Lee's To Do List

Anyone else love the tartness of Key Lime Pie (@ Southern Grace Gourmet)?  I'm dying to try this one.

These Simple Napkin Rings (@ Ordinary Miracles of Life) are so easy and look like something straight out of World Market or Pottery Barn.

These Rhubarb Ginger Peach Muffins (@ Tasty Kitchen) were easily adapted to rhubarb strawberry in my kitchen.  Great for freezing and absolutely yummy.