Lately, I’ve been hearing so many good things about a certain way of eating called the Paleo Diet. I really didn’t know much about it, but thankfully I know someone who does! I chatted with my friend Jennifer from The Unrefined Kitchen, who shared with me her family’s journey to eating the Paleo way and […]
Cowboy Cookies in a Jar {a Great Gift for a Teacher, Shower or Holiday!}
A couple of years ago, I was given my grandma’s canning jars. When I told her I wanted them, I never envisioned how many there were. She showed me eight rows of pint and quart jars four deep! I do some canning as well as use them to store dry goods like pasta, rice and snacks, but […]
How to Grill Zucchini (and Other Ideas for Using Zucchini)
Zucchini is in abundance at this time of year, especially in my parents’ garden. We don’t grow any since we have a small backyard garden, but we get plenty from them. My kids aren’t horribly crazy about eating it (unless it’s shredded and hidden in bread) but they do enjoy it grilled. And something about […]
Rhubarb Crumble Pie – A Recipe You Can Make With Your Kids!
The rhubarb patch is ready to be picked, and one of my favorite recipes using this tart red fruit is Rhubarb Crumble Pie! This is a really good recipe to make with your children. It’s fun to involve kids in the kitchen, and for beginning cooks it’s great to start out with a simple recipe […]
What to Do With the Kids in Your Kitchen
My children are always eager to help in the kitchen but at times its easy for them to get underfoot and just make a mess. I’ve come to realize that sometimes I need to embrace the mess and allow them to learn alongside me. Here are some ideas I’ve found helpful while having kids in […]
Review of Vintage Handmade Soaps
Looking for a place to buy handmade soaps that smell great and won’t dry out your skin? I had the pleasure of reviewing a Sweet Orange Vanilla bar of soap courtesy of Vintage Handmade Soaps and I highly recommend this soap! Natural oils and silk milk (for extra moisture) are some of the lovely ingredients that go […]
More Than Just a Meal: Enjoying Family Time at the Dinner Table
photo credit Statistics show many benefits from eating together as a family: better choices, better health, better relationships. But with our family’s busy schedule and lack of meal ideas, I sometimes find it hard to enjoy mealtime. Here are some things we’ve tried that have helped make it a fun experience for everybody! Check Your […]
When You’ve Fallen off the Menu Planning Bandwagon (and How to Get Back On)
The holiday season seemed to fly by this past year, and shortly after New Year’s I discovered that I hadn’t done something that normally is second nature to me: I hadn’t planned a menu for over two months! Christmas preparations interrupted my meal preparations, and it was painfully obvious in our grocery bill. The price […]
One Ham, Four Meals
So you had some delicious ham for Christmas or New Year’s and now you’ve got lots of leftovers. Thankfully you don’t have to just eat cold sliced ham for the next week. Here are four recipes for leftover ham (and the ham bone too!) Brunch Casserole On Christmas night, chop up some ham and add […]
Review of “Spontuneous” – A New and Fun Party Game!
I am big into board games. My husband, not so much. But when we played Spontuneous, he actually admitted it was a “pretty fun game”! If you’re looking for a good party game this holiday season and you listen to any type of music, Spontuneous is a excellent choice! Their tagline is “Spontuneous bring the […]
Four Ways to Use Ripe (or Overripe) Fruit
Are those pears you bought in bulk getting a little ripe to just slice and eat? Got bananas browning on your countertop? Thankfully you don’t need to throw that good produce away. Here are four ideas for how to use overripe fruit. Use Overripe Fruit in Baked Goods Bananas, pears and even soft apples are […]
Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids
We’ve all seen it: the exasperated mother in the checkout line with a shopping cart piled to the brim, trying to calm her crying baby (who’s teething) and hungry preschooler (who’s reaching for candy) while attempting to keep her cool all at the same time. Maybe if you’re like me you’ve been a part of said […]
