Caught in the act! My daughter and son with my two youngest nephews.

Mother's Day 2005 - A Photobiography

My little munchkins standing outside the Columbia Restaurant, where we ate lunch with my husband's parents, grandmother, brother & sister-in-law, and three nephews.

Mrs. Happy Housewife.

A more posed photo of the Four Musketeers: my daughter (9), my son (7 next week), my nephew (4), and my newest nephew (4 months).

Mrs. Happy Housewife and the man who makes her so happy.

My daughter and her great-grandmother inside the restaurant.

What I'm Reading...

"The Plug-In Drug: Television, Computers, and Family Life (25th Anniversary Edition)" by Marie Winn.

Can this book scare me straight? Will anything help me end my TV and Internet addictions? Stay tuned to find out.

Apron Evangelism

The Hillbilly Housewife has an excellent article on Apron Evangelism. The rest of her website is great too, by the way.

If you'd like to sew your own apron, there are instructions for a retro apron and a regular apron at MarthaStewart.com.

Alcohol Alternatives

Not everyone wants or likes to drink alcoholic beverages. Hooray, for the Food Network for realizing that. They have kindly provided alternatives, dinner pairing suggestions, and party tips to make every teetotaler content.

Semi-Homemade

"Everyone loves a home-cooked meal, but who has the time? Now everyone does with Semi-Homemade® cooking! Using Sandra's shortcuts and savory secrets, even the busiest person can deliver marvelous meals, scrumptious snacks and decadent desserts in minutes. Simply doctor each dish to transform it from merely good to gourmet… you'll find fast family meals, speedy single servings, even delicious date plates, all perfect for easing your cooking load any and every day of the week!"

Meet Other Crafty People

Here are message boards from Martha Stewart's website. Share advice with others, compare notes, and look for answers.