First and foremost, let me tell you about my passions. I grew up eating boxed, tasteless, nutrition free food. After I got married and had children, I decided that I really wanted to cook delicious meals. I struggle with my weight and I didn’t want my kids to have to deal with that as well, so I became obsessed with using the best, freshest, most local, organic when I can, ingredients. But I just didn’t want it to be healthy, I wanted it to taste so good that you were thrilled to come to my house (or to grow up in it).
I’ve read every book I could get my hands on, watched hundreds of hours of cooking shows, read magazines and blogs and got real familiar with what is available, healthy, delicious and doable. I do enjoy a challenge in the kitchen sometimes, but most nights I’m just another mom trying to get dinner on the table. I’ve discovered some great tricks and I’m truly passionate about passing along what I learn, the good, the bad, the delicious and the yucky. I’m into full disclosure all the time and believe that we can learn as much from the mistakes as we can from the triumphs.
I love all things digital. I’ve been building and hosting websites since 1998 and if you’re looking for some help in that department, I’d love to show you what I can do for you. Please visit Christine Leiser Consulting to learn more.
I homeschool my children, not because of religious reasons, but because I believe that I can offer my children more than any of the schools here can. We tried public and private and in an act of desperation decided to try the homeschool route. That was in 2003 and most days I love it*.
I have been known on occasion to indulge in a glass of red wine, or five. I love people who make me laugh and people who speak or write well. I adore words and if I had it to do all over again, I’d be a linguistic anthropologist when I grew up. I love to sing and play piano well enough to fake it through a few songs and once upon a time I got paid to sing at weddings, banquets, whatever. Someday I might just start singing publicly again.
I love parties and entertaining and I’m never happier than when I have a house full of people. I don’t have tons and tons of friends, but the ones I do have, I keep forever. I’m still best friends with people I’ve known for decades and decades. As much as I love my long time pals, I’m always open to making new ones. I don’t however, have a high tolerance for bullshit.
I’m blessed, beyond belief, to be the mother of two incredibly fabulous human beings and I can’t wait to see them become more and more, who they’re meant to be.
*Other days I’d like to run away and change my name and deny ever knowing that Christine person
So, what’s in it for you?
So, here you are – but why should you stay? Well, because I’d love for you to become a regular around here. I realize that’s not a good enough answer for you though, so I’ve compiled a list of articles that I’ve written that might compel you to stick around for a while. I hope it works.
Like to Eat?
My low carb Stuffed Peppers are very popular with Google. Oddly, it’s my post with the most traffic. I love pasta and veggies and cole slaw – God, I love cole slaw. And peanut noodles. Really, I could go on forever. Let’s just say I like to cook and then I like to eat it.
Little Bit Geeky?
Me too. I love technology. I’m in love with Apple and I’m a 2010 Eye Fi Big Shot and I am completely devoted to WordPress
Homeschooling?
My article about The Decision to Homeschool might help. It’s been printed in Family Times Magazine and is linked to by some prominent homeschooling websites. I also like to talk about my kids and ideas and once in a while I rant.
Some of my Favorites
Then there are just some posts that I like to re-read – just to remember where I was or how far I’ve come or how much I love.
Like the time my BFF Dale came to visit
Or the month I got salmonella poisoning and chicken pox and quit smoking!
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Full Disclosure
Sometimes people send me things and I use them and sometimes review them. I don’t and will never give a false opinion in return for any compensation, monetary or otherwise. Everything you read here is my truth and if I don’t like something, I let the provider know and allow them to decide whether they’d like me to go ahead with the review. If they won’t answer me (which has happened), I don’t mention it and I don’t review the product.
I also at times, accept compensation for writing posts about products or companies and will always disclose that within the post. I adhere to a strict ethical standard and always blog with integrity.
It is OK to use my photos or content provided a link back and proper crediting is given
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