When Radio Flyer asked if we’d be interested in reviewing the new Style N’ Ride RFX Scooter I quietly replied “YES!” I kept the scooter a secret until it arrived via UPS, knowing my 4 year old son wouldn’t be able to wait any longer than it would take to assemble… I was right. The […]
DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece for a Fall Flower Table Decoration
I saw this idea on a Valentine’s Day flower display and thought it would be really beautiful for a Fall or Thanksgiving Centerpiece. I love Autumn and all the beauty associated with it. So, when we had a day at the ranch to tromp through the woods and pick up some acorns, I knew it […]
Food Presents Make Great Office Gifts
When we work beside people day in and day out, we might only think we know them. At Christmas, it becomes all too clear that we don’t really know them at all. One thing is for sure: Everyone loves to eat! This year, give cheap Christmas presents to your co-workers that they’ll love. I’ve always […]
Cooking Spices as Home Remedies: Ginger
Ginger is one of the most popular spice remedies. The health benefits of ginger (Zingiber officinale) have been known for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine and India’s Ayurvedic medicine. Ginger is one of the easiest home remedies for morning sickness and some recent studies say it might be helpful in osteoarthritis. Ginger Health […]
Canning Safety Tips for Low Acid Vegetables
With summer coming to a close, so many of us are working on preserving the last of the vegetables for winter. Many of these may be low acid foods. Low acid foods, when it comes to canning, include: Meats Poultry Vegetables Dairy The trick with canning low acid foods safely is to use a pressure […]
Teachers Christmas Gifts to Make Easily
At Christmas, every parent wonders what to give their child’s teacher as a Christmas gift. The next question- what is a cheap gift idea for a teacher? Most of our little ones not only have one teacher, but three or four. Children have homeroom teachers, classroom teachers, music teachers, art teachers, and we can’t forget the principal. Money is […]
Pet Travel: Planning Your Pet Friendly Trip
If you are planning to travel your pet, planning ahead can make your trip much more pleasant. Make sure all of your travel plans are pet friendly.
Cooking Spices as Home Remedies: Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cloves
Cinnamon, cardamom and cloves are typical Christmas spices, but all three are also commonly used in Asian (especially South Asian) cooking. They are typical ingredients in Indian spiced tea, masala chai, and they are also used in India’s Ayurvedic medicine. Indian cuisine uses these spices for their flavor but also for their ability to help digestion. All […]
Book Review: Love Finds You in Sundance, WY
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 […]
