Kids! Our greatest blessing and often, our greatest challenge! Just when you think you’re getting it figured out, they surprise you. I wanted to tell you about this amazing bundle of e-books, e-courses and audio books as a sort of family survival pack. It’s a library of over $1,140 worth of over 80 incredible published works, […]
Let’s have a “Knit Together”
This is a get-together for people, adults and kids alike, who want to learn to knit. I asked several other women if they were willing to teach if I was willing to host.
7 Ways to Share a Bowl of Soup
I love the kind of days you can light a fire in the fireplace or have a bonfire and put on a big pot of soup to simmer and enjoy all day long. It brings about memories of gatherings we had when I was a child, when we all gathered together to share a bowl of soup.
Peanut Butter Cookie Variations
Peanut Butter cookies are my absolute favorite! They become even more delightful when I use mydifferent Peanut Butter Cookie Variations. Any time I take these cookies to a get together, they disappear quickly, so leave some at home for your family. There will be no left-overs! Plus, this is a recipe the kids can help […]
Cooking with Kids, Marshmallow Bread
Marshmallow Bread, a yummy recipe for kids! As a kid, we used to make Marshmallow Bread in the oven in the winter. It was a perfect alternative to toasted marshmallows, when we couldn’t have a campfire outside. This is a recipe for kids that is super simple and tasty! Ingredients for Marshmallow Bread: This is what you […]
Fried Chicken
Okay, yes this is probably very fattening, but it’s fried chicken. Yum! I’ll give you a greaseless way to fry chicken in another post, I promise. Ingredients for Fried Chicken: 3-4 pound chicken, cut in pieces for frying 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste Other seasonings (if desired): I have uses poultry seasonings […]
Apple Walnut Bars
My family loves this easy apple recipe. Apple Walnut Bars are the best when you have apples available, fresh from the orchard in the fall, but they are delicious any time of the year. I like them while still a little warm…with a little vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce on top. Ingredients for Apple Walnut […]
Radio Flyer Soft Rock and Bounce Pony
My youngest son (now 2 years old) received a”Radio Flyer Soft Rock and Bounce Pony” from his grandparents last Christmas. He loves it; he calls it his “rock heesee”! When we sit and watch television in the evenings and that is where you will find him, rockin’ on his heesee. It rocks and bounces, has […]
Hot Corn Dip
This appetizer recipe is perfect for the big game! Every time I make this recipe, it goes really fast, so I always double it. It is warm and delicious with a little spice. want less spice, use less jalapeño. Ingredients for Hot Corn Dip: 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen sweet corn 2 cans (4 ounces each) […]
Pretend Play, Kids Shaving!
Imitation is Priceless! Some of the best toys for kids are toys they can use for pretending they are all grown up.