Date Night In – Coconut Chili Fried Rice

I miss my hubby.  He’s been gone for a week and a half and will be gone for another week.  I won’t lie, that sucks.  😦  We get into a routine with him being gone every weekend but these long stretches can be difficult.  Thankfully he doesn’t have to do them very often. This is…

Adventures in Gourds Part #1 – Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater

Peter, Peter pumpkin eater, Had a wife but couldn’t keep her,  Put her in a pumpkin shell, And there he kept her, very well. What?!  This is one of the many nursery rhymes that sort of disturbs me…I’m sure there’s some deep philosophical meaning but I just don’t get it… Anyway… I. Love. Pumpkin. ♥  I’m…

Dinner For One

Dinner for one is a common theme in my home.  I can say that’s probably the most challenging aspect of a life with a travelling husband. There are some perks to him being gone though.  I can watch as many girlie movies on Netflix as I want.  It makes pedicures with my best friend easier to…