An invitation to a baby shower arrives in the mail, heralding the anticipated arrival of a new person in your friend's life. Gift registries are a booming business and can be an easy way to find the perfect gift, but what do you do when all the things your friend has chosen have already been purchased? Here are several ideas for unique baby gifts. Books Your favorite children's story may not … [Read more...]
Sometimes Life Is A Huge Dumpster Fire, You Just Have To Keep Going
December 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes I sit and think about my life as an adult so far and it feels like I have had one dumpster fire right after another. And yes while I'm mostly exaggerating it still doesn't change that feeling. It could be anything from divorce, to job loss, to deaths in the family and even problems with strong willed teenagers who just want to try you patience and insist on walking a path that they … [Read more...]
Houston Electricity Providers: 5 Things To Know
November 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
The following is a sponsored post brought to you by Payless Power, a top Houston electricity providerwith the goal of decreasing the cost of electricity for all. The city of Houston is the largest in the state of Texas and is home to over two million individuals. In order to power the many homes and businesses within it, Houston is served by a number of electricity providers. In many ways Houston … [Read more...]
Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
September 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
When I think of comfort food, Chicken and Dumplings is always at the top of the list. But when you are super craving comfort food, it's kind of hard to get up the energy to make it. You guys know what I mean. It's hard after a cold long day to make comfort food, especially chicken and dumplings. But how about an easy recipe, that you can make in one pot! The Crock Pot! Awesome, … [Read more...]
15 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Blogging
July 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
I've been blogging going on twelve years, and the truth is I've made money during most of that time. Whether it was full-time income or just enough for a drink at Starbucks. But feast or famine I've maintained this site to some degree. But that is truly something I want to change, I love Not Your Mom Blog, I've grown it as my kids have grown and I always wanted to keep it up as a bit of a … [Read more...]
15 Paranormal Romance Young Adult Books to Read This Summer
July 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite pastimes is reading, of course. I write books. And one of my favorite genres is Paranormal Romance and more specifically in the Young Adult category. And I hope you guys do too, or else why would you be here? So I hope you enjoy this list of fantastic books to read this summer. Lullaby: (The Sand Maiden Book 2) by: L. R. W. Lee Forsaken Blood: A Paranormal Romance … [Read more...]
Cowboy Casserole Recipe
July 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
For a while, my goal has been to redo photos and recipes from my old blog. I still have it, I just want all of the visitors to come here instead. And well honestly since then, I've learned a lot more about taking photos and well they just look better now. But let's not worry about that. How about this delicious recipe? It has been a favorite of my family's for years. My kids love it and … [Read more...]
Instant Pot BBQ Pork Recipe
June 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I like easy meals, don't you?Meals that I can pile everything in one pot and then come back and do a couple of things and have a mea? So I tried out BBQ Pork in my Instant Pot. It was delicious and super easy to make. I was able to put the pork loin, bbq sauce and water in the pot cook it, shred it and then serve it on buns with a couple of sides. Easy peasy. And oh so delicious. And it is … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Ravioli Recipe
June 14, 2018 by 7 Comments
As a kid one of my favorite things to eat was canned ravioli. It was just the best thing ever and I would eat it any chance that I got and my kids have been the same way growing up. My tastes has changed, probably since my kids are older. Either the recipe changed or my tastes in food has matured some. The canned ravioli began to taste too sweet, and I'm sure you guys know which brand I'm … [Read more...]
Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pork Chops – #recipe
May 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I think I've repeatedly said it on the blog lately, the Instant Pot is my favorite thing. Well cooking thing, technically. So what does that mean? I've got my own version of a family favorite that I've adapted for the Instant Pot! And it's a seriously easy recipe. So here we go with my Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pork Chops. Easy Instant Pot Barbeque Pork Chops Recipe Ingredients: 4-6 Bone-In Pork … [Read more...]
