by Mary Carver | Jan 8, 2014 | Home Life
Last week I sat on the couch while Mark and Smitty finished putting dinner on the table. And then I stood at the counter while Smitty loaded my dishwasher and made the no-bake cookies I was craving. I felt guilty . . . a little. But at nine months pregnant I’ve...
by Mary Carver | Dec 6, 2013 | Home Life, recipes & food
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray. My favorite easy recipe to make for my family – and for others – is Baked Ziti Casserole. Now, I’ll be honest. I usually call it mostaciolli . . . even though I typically make it...
by Mary Carver | Dec 4, 2013 | Home Life
If you’re less than crafty, not exactly a seamstress or a recovering perfectionist (or, you know, ALL OF THE ABOVE, like me), this is the holiday project for you. If you happen to have one or two or a dozen wire hangers hanging out in various closets and your laundry...
by Mary Carver | Nov 25, 2013 | Family Life, Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life
Buy groceries. Wait, no. Make grocery list first. Oh, um, no. First figure out menu. And pull up recipes from Pinterest. Then make grocery list. And buy groceries. Don’t forget foil pans. Wait for Mark to fix dishwasher. Pray that Mark can fix dishwasher. Write...
by Mary Carver | Nov 22, 2013 | Home Life, recipes & food
You know how I’ve written about not quite fitting into my family as a non-sewer? Because the women in my family? THEY SEW. They embroider and knit and hem and quilt and design custom prom dresses. It’s crazy, really. But the women in my family also COOK....
by Mary Carver | Nov 4, 2013 | Home Life, My Life
Two years ago this week, I launched my first ebook, Plan a Fabulous Party {without losing your mind}. It’s part how-to manual and part manifesto for avoiding the crazy, Pinterest-driven meltdown so many parties can create. I’m obviously a little biased,...
