Managing a household is both an art and a science. Simply put, I’ve created a program that I wish I had had a decade ago. Ten years ago I was struggling with loneliness, frustration and pain. I knew running my household was the most important job in the world, but […]
About female friendships: “Pick the women who empower you”. In Episode 9 of The Flying Kitchen Podcast, I talk about EMPOWERMENT EMPOWERMENT EMPOWERMENT. How to empower yourself, how to empower others, and how to spot disempowerment, and how to shut it down. I give my top 3 tips for recovering […]
In Episode eight of The Flying Kitchen Podcast, I give you the truthy-truth about HOME BUSINESSES and how my new mentorship program can help you achieve your goals. I’ve owned small businesses for 22 years, and I’ve learned how to adapt and overcome the greatest challenges home business owners face. […]
Okay, now stop. Stop what you’re thinking. Do not envision any magazine photo – any curated image – any glossy smiley photo of a happy family being awesome and content. Erase from your mind the vision of what you believe a FAMILY TRADITION to be. In my home there is […]
I’m not just a mom. I’m a CEO. I’m the CEO of my family. I take running my family very seriously, and for the sake of expediency, I’m going to assume you do too. As a military family, every moment counts. Our lifestyle demands an iron will, and a full-court […]
In episode seven of The Flying Kitchen Podcast, Shannon and Lydia continue their talk from Shannon’s “compound” in Kentucky. Lydia describes the unique experience of traveling Europe and the Mediterranean with her three young sons while her husband was deployed. She explains how they were able to enjoy authentic […]
In episode 6 of The Flying Kitchen Podcast, Shannon interviews Lydia Bradbury; a fellow Marine Corps Spouse, anthropologist, archaeologist and mother of three. Shannon and Lydia talk about Lydia’s extraordinary journey through Europe and the Mediterranean. A journey Lydia embarked on with her three young sons – all while her […]
My children have been my first, and best cooking students. They have all been cooking with me since the day they were born. Every year, on the day before Thanksgiving, we make pies. Each child makes their special pie with me. It’s a one-on-one lesson. Yes, it takes all day. […]
Such a pretty cake. I miss making cakes like this. I’ve been very busy lately, settling in to our new home in Kentucky. The hurricane blew threw NC and plopped us down right here. It was really quite the phenomenon. Anyhoo, I barely ever look at this blog. When […]
In this podcast (live simulcast on The Flying Facebook Page) , I describe my family’s current situation. Our house on Camp Lejeune is moldy – I am severely allergic to mold. Because I’ve lived in moldy base housing before, and because I know how detrimental it was to my overall […]
In episode for of The Flying Kitchen Podcast, Shannon shares her best tips for managing a household and sticking to a budget during back-to-school and fall sports season. “Without a budget, your household will fail”, she cautions. Shannon answers questions about comparison- shopping, managing multiple children in evening activities, cooking […]
Who invented “snack mom” for sports seasons? Where did that even come from? In Episode two of The Flying Kitchen Podcast, Shannon recounts her funny experiences with youth sports teams – the “snack mom” phenomenon, and why there only two colors of socks in her house. Shannon also discusses “mom […]
Hello! I have a new podcast! What does a recipe writer and cooking instructor really feed her family every day? I’ve got lots of good info for you here. We’re talking about burnout, perfectionism, food shaming, the nitty-gritty of parenting, and more real-life stuff. What do you do when you […]
Welcome!!! If you’re here because of the recent article in the Jacksonville Daily News, I want to wholeheartedly thank you for taking the time to click on my website. You can also follow my fb page for lots of updates, interaction with other members and to watch and comment on […]
My friend Jen Stark, aka “Organizer Jen” drove down from Pennsylvania last month to help me destroy the last bits of unpacking from our massive move from Okinawa, Japan. I had already unpacked 11,000 pounds of household goods on my own by the time our shipment from Okinawa arrived. When […]
Vid with recipes and freezer prep for ground beef is here! I’ll post the rest of the pics and the text recipes tomorrow. Thanks so much for your views, clicks, shares and comments! You’re the best! – SV
