Yes, you read that correctly. My fabulously talented, wonderful friend Cynthia, of NW Designs who custom designed and illustrated my Blog Characters and Header has branched out into CUSTOM Twitter Backgrounds, and she’s donating one to the Blogging For Boobs Cause!!! (THANK YOU CYN) Here are just two examples of her work: You can see…
This Southwestern Pot Roast was inspired by some of my favorite ingredients: chipotles, garlic, tomatoes, chilies, and garlic.. did I mention garlic? Garlic and Tomatoes, two of my favorite foods, are known to have Cancer Fighting properties, you can read more about their awesomeness and other foods that may help to reduce the risk of…
BOOBS:need I say more? Ok, so when Rachel (A Southern Fairytale rocks by the way) asked for people to contribute for the “Month of the Boob” (as I call it) but to you people out there who don’t know. ITS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH! I was more then happy to put my two cents in!…
The images of our loved ones that we engrave on our hearts and minds while they never disappear (God willing) they often fade and lose their luster.. become wavery and less solid. For that reason pictures are such a gift. We can capture moments of silliness and joy Priceless moments of childhood and the faces…
A letter to my mom, because now is what matters. Dear Mom, When you were first diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer I researched everyday for nearly a month on what will happen. What new drugs were out, what was the course for treatment, what is the life expectancy, etc. I wanted to know all…
Hello again, Kim’s mom, Paula, here. Kim has asked me to once again to write about my newest diagnosis that I was given in December, 2008. Stage 4, breast cancer . Ok, now that’s out of the way, let me begin. Last August/Sept, 2008, I started feeling funny. I couldn’t quite place what was wrong…
Savory Mushrooms, gooey cheese, crispy whole grain tortillas. These quesadillas are quick to throw together and absolutely delicious. A perfect mid-afternoon snack, or football party food. Mushroom Quesadillas (makes 2 quesadillas = 8 triangles) 5 mushrooms, chopped 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 small yellow onion, chopped (refried black beans are awesome on here, too)…
Tolani Scarf from Chick Downtown Isn’t that scarf gorgeous? This amazing scarf has a beautiful rich texture and vibrant color that combine to create immediate impact, with a beautifully hand woven effect in shades of fresh pink on navy and white. 100% Viscose. 9″X72″ size, finished with hand-knotted fringe at ends. (from the website) When…
Laughing at the Unlaughable ~ Amy Davis ~ Raising Outdoor Dogs Humor has always been my response to stress, sadness and worry. I have an uncanny knack for making people laugh at inappropriate times in order to lessen the gravity of a situation. I lessened the grieving at my mother’s funeral by reminding the attendants…
Do things look a little different around here? Do I look a tad bit pink? That’s all thanks to Nap Warden , she’s turned me pink in honor of my Blogging for Boobs this month. Today, is October 1st which means it is officially Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I’m on a mission. I want…
Tomorrow, October 1st, 2009. My blog will go pink for one month. “Physically” pink thanks to Nap Warden and emotionally and powerfully Pink in an effort to raise both money and awareness for Breast Cancer Research. I have guest posters who’ve written beautiful, poignant and funny stories about survival, testing and being a family member…
That’s right! I am a VELVEETA it! Kitchenista, more specifically: The Time Saver Tuesday, Kitchenista! We now interrupt this exciting announcement to bring you the obligatory transparent as saran wrap disclosure statement: “Hi! My name is Rachel and I have partnered with VELVEETA to serve as one of five VELVEETA it! Kitchenistas. I have been…