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Cute As A Daisy: ETSY Shop Makes Blind Canes For Dolls
Recently, my three-year-old, Nuala, has become increasingly fascinated with “mommy’s canes.” Although not used every day, my daughter understands it’s a tool I utilize to help me navigate the world around us. She’s at the age where she wants to imitate everything I do. She has a […]
Eating Out with Kids: 6 Items to Bring with You
Eating out on date nights? If you have date nights, consider yourself lucky. When you’re the mom of a 3-year-old and 1-year-old, it’s cheaper to either: A) Not go anywhere. B) Take the kids with you so you don’t have to pay for dinner and a sitter. Very […]
Great Grandma Benford’s Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda bread is a staple in my house during the month of March. My Grandma Benford made it every year for my family when I was a child. She got the Irish soda bread recipe from her Irish mother-in-law, tweaking it very slightly over […]
How A Disabled Pregnant Woman Handles Insensitive Questions
Being a young, thirty something, blind woman I usually stand out in a crowd. People are often shocked to see someone my age wielding a white cane as I navigate through my local neighborhood. When my husband and I found out we were expecting just […]
To Santa, From the Mom Whose Child Asked You to ‘Fix Mommy’s Eyes’
Dear Santa: I’m writing this letter on behalf of my daughter, who’s almost 3 years old. Christmas has taken on new meaning since this tiny blessing came into my life. Being the daughter of a blind mom isn’t easy for her, Santa. She may be young, […]
Holiday Veggie Platter
Are you heading to a holiday party or New Year’s get together? Why not bring a healthy snack that will put on a smile on everyone’s face? A Christmas tree inspired veggie platter is the perfect festive addition to any table! Purchase a Hefty EZ Foil Tin […]
Creamy Tomato Soup
When there is a chill in the air, I crave a steaming bowl of soup. Creamy Tomato Soup is one of my family favorites! It’s perfect for lunch, dinner or a snack. Serve it up alone or with a grilled cheese sandwich on the side […]
Poor Man’s Sausage Supper
When I was a kid, we shared a house with my maternal grandparents. My Nana Benford was a tiny little Italian lady with a big attitude and unmatched skills in the kitchen. She had six kids, my mom included. With so many mouths to feed, […]
Roast Beef
Who doesn’t love a melt in your mouth roast beef? When I first lost my vision in 2012, I was very afraid to cook red meat because I feared I would not know when it was cooked to the right internal temperature. Thankfully, my adult […]
A Thank You Note To Starbucks
Dear Starbucks: You may have noticed the tremendous “buzz” all across the Internet and social media regarding your controversial holiday cup. Having previously adorned your cups with polar bears and snowflakes, this year’s choice of a simplistic red design threw some particularly religious people into […]
Chocolate Graham Cracker Pudding Tarts
My kids love pudding! In my pantry, I always have pudding mix and graham cracker shells. For a weekend treat, I will whip up these chocolate graham cracker pudding tarts. One tart is the perfect toddler sized treat!Empty one packet of pudding mix and 2 […]
Melt In Your Mouth Meatballs
There are countless ways to make meatballs. Considering my visual impairment, baking meatballs (as opposed to frying them) is the safest option. I also prefer to use dry herbs and seasonings whenever possible. For example, in this particular recipe, I use onion powder instead of […]
Why I’m Not Grateful To My Husband For Staying After I Lost My Eyesight
My daughter’s christening was a monumental debut for both of us. She was being introduced as the newest member of our family, and I was coming out as her newly blind mother. After surviving the ceremony unscathed, my husband and I proudly carried our precious […]