It’s not a chili…it’s not a taco soup…it’s a hybrid. In fact, that’s what my husband’s been calling it for years, “the hybrid”. It’s thick like a chili but with the flavors of a taco soup. My sweet friend…
Archives for January 2012
Princess Paisley’s Party
On Saturday night, we had my cute little cousin neice cousin’s daughter’s first birthday party! Miss Paisley Marie Brooks Higginbotham turned one year old! It’s hard to believe that in a family that went 19 years with no babies, we…
31 Giveaway
Hello! Hello! I am super excited to tell you that I’m partnering with Thirty-One’s Nancy Jennings and doing a great gift card giveaway. Ok…do you know what Thirty-One is? If not, click here and find out. If you do, then…
Bundt Cake #20: Winter White Chocolate
What better to cozy up with on a cold winter day? All you need is a cup of cocoa and a roaring fire and you’re good to go. Shopping List 1 box of white cake mix 2 small boxes of instant…
Bowl-ing with my Boys
Last night, I went to the Cotton Bowl to cheer on the Kansas State Wildcats with two of my favorite men. We had such a great time together!! I love my hubby (class of ’03) and my brother (class of…
Things we do at night…
Now that the busy holidays are over, life is back to normal at the Shull house. After dinner, we’re up to our usual antics… …we do lots and lots of puzzles… …and hang upside down. Don’t ask me why but…
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Sausage Pasta
I just love me a pasta dinner. We used chicken sausage links from the butcher counter but you could definitely substitute pork or turkey sausage too. Shopping List 1 pound rigatoni pasta (we use whole wheat) 1 pound chicken sausage…
Oreo Whoopie Pies
Really? Do I even need to explain why? Oreos…Whoopie Pies…the perfect marriage. Shopping List 1 box white cake mix 1/2 cup veggie oil 2 eggs 1/4 cup water 16 Oreo cookies store bought vanilla frosting Preheat oven to 350 degrees Combine…
Life Art Creations
I love, love, love supporting stay at home moms and any business venture they might have. Well, my friend Tara Kelley has developed Life Art Creations and her online website is up and is fabulous. Take a peak around…you can…
Dinner Tonight: Carbonara
 For 8 years, I babysat 2 of the most precious kiddos in the entire world. Over the 8 years, I was blessed to be a part of their family (and still am today). During that time, Lori (said kiddos…
Christmas in Missouri
On Wednesday, we packed up and headed north to Missouri to celebrate Christmas with Andrew’s side of the family. All I did was sleep in, stay in my pjs and eat for 3 days. It was glorious. On Thursday night,…
Bundt Cake #19: Italian Cream Cake
 Ok…over the last 20 years of baking, I’ve learned one valuable lesson…people are passionate about their love or their hatred of coconut and nuts. They are either madly in love with them or they absolutely think they’re vile in…