This Oz Life

Well, the snow day (actually it's not even the snow, more the temperature that is closing schools left and right) thing is getting a little old. I tend to get a little cabin fever, and was struggling with what to write about over the last 2 days. Maybe these things only apply to me, maybe they apply to you, or maybe you could seek them out and add a little cheer to your day. We could all use it this time of year! 1. Not having to wake up to an alarm 2. Movie time ( The Help is up n… Read more

We successfully ate at home 6/7 nights!  That has to be a record. With the exception of a Girl's Night Out at Natalie's Pizza (amazing), we stuck to the plan last week. I made some notes on the recipes to let you know how they went. So, what's up for this week? Monday: Taco cups These are my own creation and all 3 of us love them! Tostitos Scoops + 1/2 lb ground beef, seasoned with taco seasoning + 1/2 can (or more) drained black beans + shredded Mexican cheese + taco toppin… Read more

Getting sick of this Taking care of this one. Our first cold of the season. Last night's sleep was oh-so-fun. Actually it was funny. Every time I went in to my crying, stuffy girl, she requested something new without even opening her eyes:  "Mommy. sprinkles."  "Mommy. Toast crunch." She was out of it. In the beginning stages of selling our home!  If you've ever bought/sold, you know it's never final until the keys are exchanged. But, we are pursuing the … Read more

Well, somehow or another, Blogger got rid of my last post. Sorry, there is no way I'm re-writing it. In a nutshell: Pinterest + Mix and Match Mama + List-making = meal planning = sanity So, here is our plan for the week. If it helps you, I'll post them each week. Maybe that will keep me accountable! Monday: Goulash Tuesday: BBQ pulled chicken sliders Wednesday: No-Peek Beef tips Thursday: Baked Potato Soup Friday: Oven Toasted Ravioli Total grocery bill at Giant Eagle for all t… Read more

{1} Make-ahead steel cut oats  My friend Jessica introduced me to these at a staff breakfast this year.  I'm not into trendy foods at all , but have you tried them? They are so much better for you as the whole grain rather than the processed rolled oats. They are pretty time-consuming, but I now have a system for amazing oatmeal every morning! 1 cup steel cut oats (get them from the bulk section) + 4 cups water + 1 cup dried fruit (I use bulk cranberries) + 1/2 cup half and half Spray… Read more

I'm finally linking up with 10 on 10!  Document 10 little moments of your typical day on the 10th day of the month... {1} Good morning! This little guy sleeps ON my feet all night. Making me stay in bed way too late today. {2} That FACE!  That was her stretching/squishy morning face. She dissolved into tears about 5 minutes later... {3} Awesome. Did not plan on the overnight snow. Add 3 more minutes. {4} To get her dressed and into the car (now running very late), I had to bribe w… Read more

You probably already know that our baby won't have his own room until we move, which won't be until this summer (IF all goes as planned). But with a long winter break and 2 extra snow days, I have had quite the time on my hands. I have Pinterest pages going for Julie's baby shower, Larkyn's birthday, and the baby's nursery. In other words, I am very happy in planning mode right now. After about 48 hours on etsy, trying to find custom bedding that was exactly what I… Read more

Time for a random post, handed to me by fellow bloggers who seem to be having the same post-holiday rut. See, I am having a hard time finding anything to write about lately. So, without further ado.... that I need to work on that quote pictured above. I worry. A LOT. 100% of the time, it is about other people's feelings and why/if they are mad. And it is not my choice how they handle things; it's theirs. So I need to stop. Especially knowing that little man inside needs posit… Read more