Christian author Miralee Ferrell takes readers back in time to unique places across the U.S. in her novels from the Love Finds You series (Summerside Press). Each novel tells the story of a hero and heroine from the 1800s and how they find love together and grow in their faith in God. Love Finds You […]
Operation Get the Family to the Table
I grew up in a very large Latin American family where extended family dinners happened every Sunday after church. There was always a hearty stew, tacos, and these amazing grilled green onions with huge sweet bulbs (my mouth is watering just thinking about them). Marrying into the Military Life and the Challenges of Nightly Dinner […]
Nettles and Nettle Tea: Benefits and Uses
The humble stinging nettle is one of the most vitamin and mineral rich wild herbs. Nettles are high in vitamins, especially C and E, and several minerals including iron. They grow in abundance and are easy to find – too easy in many gardens. Instead of treating nettles as weeds, pick some and use them […]
Spicing Up Pasta – Ragu Asks How do You do it? $200 Giveaway
In this “Mom’s The Word” video from Ragu, they want to know- how do you spice up pasta? For many of us, pasta is the go-to dinner for desparate last-minute meals because it is easy. But, I’ve learned that pasta doesn’t have to be boring. There are tips in the video below, but here are […]
Book Review: Love Finds You in Last Chance, CA
Christian author Miralee Ferrell takes readers back in time to unique places across the U.S. in her novels from the Love Finds You series. Each novel tells the story of a hero and heroine from the 1800s and how they find love together and grow in their faith in God. Love Finds You in Last […]
An (Un)Helpful Guide to Couponing: Stockpile
Building a Stockpile I admit I hated this idea at first. There are six people living in my house (myself, my husband and our four young children), so the last thing I wanted was more clutter, and unsightly clutter at that. But balance comes into play here. A stockpile of grocery items (I include […]
Puppy Socialization: Getting Your Puppy Training Started the Right Way
Early socialization is important for puppies and will help insure that your puppy grows into a well-adjusted happy adult dog.
How to Make Pesto – Preserving Your Basil Herbs
I love growing basil during the warm growing season as the tender herb lends such a flavor to many dishes in the kitchen. When you aren’t using basil as a home remedy, making pesto and then freezing it is a great way to preserve your basil harvest for use through the winter months! Basic Recipe […]
“Before Ever After” Book Review: Of Baked Eggs and Being Off the Beaten Track
Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto is not the ultra-romantic read you’d think it is based on its whimsical title. “A penchant for not dying and an obsession with chickens” is how I remember Sam candidly describing the book’s hero, Max, when I first got to talk to her one afternoon at a casual blogger’s meet […]
How Often Should I Update My Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Software?
Antivirus updates are basically the addition of new data that can help your anti-virus software find newly created viruses, trojans, spyware and other malware on your computer. Think of them as renovations for your security software.
Benefits of Sports and Team Activities for Children with Giveaway!
We’ve always tried to have our children involved in physical sports and activities. There are so many benefits for encouraging an active lifestyle in your children. First we signed my son up for soccer the first year he was eligible. That was a stretch for me since I’m not someone who would consider herself the […]
Nashville Woman Inspires Others to Eat Locally
In Nashville, Tennessee, a local woman is inspiring those around her to eat only local food for the month of August. Mary Crimmins is a local food activist and farmer’s market manager who is hoping to spread the word about eating locally through her blog, Conscious Kitchen, and by issuing the Eat Local Challenge. She […]
