I finally have over 100 likes on my Facebook page! To thank all of my readers, I’m hosting my first giveaway on Ice Cream Off Paper Plates’ Facebook page. And since Valentine’s Day is one month away, the lucky winner will receive a dozen personalized Valentine’s cards – a special customized design from me, just like the… Continue Reading
Since Owen was born, I have really developed a passion for taking photos. A LOT of photos. I am admittedly a mamarazzi. Owen has been photographed as often as an A-list celebrity in the past two years. I’m no professional photographer though; I’m just an amateur that has fun with her camera. But after taking over… Continue Reading
As this year draws to a close, I’m feeling extra happy and thankful. It has truly been a memorable year. I have high hopes for 2015. (More sleep would be fab!) It’s been fun sharing this journey with you via my blog these past 12 months and I think it’ll get even better in the… Continue Reading
In the spirit of the holiday season and spending time with loved ones, I’m sharing some photos of my family with all of you. A few weeks ago, Jamal (who I went to grade school with) of Pecou Photography took our family photos. He’s so talented – we will cherish these photos for years to… Continue Reading
Still baking cookies for Christmas? You just found the perfect recipe…cinnamon caramel, coconut, almonds, marshmallows, and over a pound of butter in one giant sheet of bar cookies. Definitely not healthy, but definitely rich and delicious. And easy to make! I made up this recipe years ago. I don’t even remember how I came up… Continue Reading
Carmendy has been 4 months for over a week now. And Christmas is only 6 days away. How did that happen? Time is speeding by. We’ve been so busy during the past month – a visit to Lancaster to see her great grandmother, her first ride into Philly on the train, her first tree lighting,… Continue Reading
December is flying by, isn’t it? I can’t believe it’s already been over a week since we kicked off December with a North Pole Breakfast celebration for the little ones. If you’re not familiar with a North Pole Breakfast, it’s a breakfast to introduce the Elf on the Shelf for the season. We decided to… Continue Reading
It is with much sadness that I am writing this post. It’s going to take a lot of tissues and tears to get through it. Our dear little dog Walter has passed away. He will be greatly missed. Walter arrived in our lives about five years ago, but it feels like he’s been a part… Continue Reading
Our little chunkster is three months old! And she has been for nearly two weeks. I’m just finally getting around to posting her monthly update – just in time for Thanksgiving! I am feeling so very thankful for my baby girl (and Owen too), as I write this post. Carmendy’s demeanor has stayed the same.… Continue Reading
Boy is my boy getting big! It’s been over three months since the last time I posted about Owen. I’ve missed writing about him and I bet you’ve missed reading about him (or maybe it’s just me and Richard that find him to be endlessly entertaining?). There’s so much to say about the past three… Continue Reading