The Non-Gardeners Gardening Strategy
Gardening doesn’t come naturally to me. When someone asks me a question about my garden, it makes me laugh, because I feel like a pretend gardener. With trial and error, I’ve had some successes but mostly because I’ve learned what doesn’t work first. I only like to plant hearty herbs and vegetables that are practically {Read more about The Non-Gardeners Gardening Strategy}
Corn Dog Review
This is probably surprising to you because I’m not usually a purchaser of corn dogs or of any processed foods, but when Foster Farms contacted me about reviewing their new and improved corn dog, I agreed to do it and here’s why: both of my kids attend public schools where hot lunches are served and {Read more about Corn Dog Review}
Frugal and Fancy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th this year and it’s coming soon. It’s a wonderful day to celebrate Mothers and doesn’t need to cost lots of money or have families feeling like they need to rush out to the mall for more stuff. All of these frugal and fancy gift ideas have a theme: homemade, {Read more about Frugal and Fancy Mother’s Day}
Just Slip-Cover It!
Please stop me. I know there’s probably medication for this but I just can’t help myself. Since our bathroom project is 99% done and all that’s left is hanging artwork on the walls, I had to sew this little back of toilet slip-cover. Had to. It’s gingham, it’s on the bias, and it’s using leftovers {Read more about Just Slip-Cover It!}
Weekly Meal Plan
Since this week’s meal plan began with fish and ended with shellfish, I had to break up the seafood with some pork and beans in the middle. Not pork and beans mixed together, although I do love that meal. The beans we ate this week were not one but two nights. Tuesday’s garbanzo beans sautéed {Read more about Weekly Meal Plan}
Spicy Hummus
“Ewwww….your breath is bad.” My daughter whispered to me during church one recent Sunday morning. “What do you mean?” I whispered back, “I just brushed my teeth.” “Please don’t talk to me.” She said as she covered her nose and mouth with her hand, shaking her head. You can imagine the look that accompanied this {Read more about Spicy Hummus}
Mother’s Day Winner
Well, I should really call this “Mother’s Day Giveaway Winner” because I think all Mothers are winners especially on Mother’s day! The winner is: Sheila C. Congratulations! Look for these adorable handbags in the mail soon. Happy Mother’s day to all you Mothers and thank you for entering the drawing. Thank you to Meg, of {Read more about Mother’s Day Winner}
Travel Packing
One thing I’ve learned when packing for a trip or packing for travel, less is always better. Whether you’re packing for a 1-week trip or a 1-month trip, you need about the same amount of clothing. Packing fewer items means your bag is lighter to carry around, there are fewer items to unpack when you {Read more about Travel Packing}
How to Fix String Bags
I love these string grocery bags that we received as a wedding gift many years ago. They’re nice because they’re small enough to be tucked in a handbag or in a pocket while out shopping They’ve held up really well over the last 22-years but were showing signs of wear and tear (thankfully, the years {Read more about How to Fix String Bags}
7 Quick Ways to Get a Teen to Leave the Room
Parenting teenagers is bizarre. One minute they’re smiling, sweet, and pleasant, the next they’re mad and upset. It’s an emotional roller coaster. The only visual I can give you is this: take both of your hands and hold them out straight in front of you. With one hand signal “come closer” and with the other {Read more about 7 Quick Ways to Get a Teen to Leave the Room}
Baby Chicks
We have baby chicks at our house and they’re doing just what babies do – eating, pooping, sleeping, and growing. I think they’re drinking water but I can’t tell because I never see them drinking. They’re so adorable when they’re cute and small. They’re starting to lose their downy fuzz and grow feathers. They’re turning {Read more about Baby Chicks}
Weekly Meal Plan
The season for soups and stews is coming to a close. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not complaining that summer is coming – it’s just that I love making a double batch of bean soup or a hearty stew, freezing half of it and having an easy dinner in the freezer. It’s a little {Read more about Weekly Meal Plan}
Shrimp and Quinoa Salad
I love having a hearty pasta or whole grain salad on hand for a healthy lunch or dinner. Who am I kidding? Breakfast and after school snacks are a great time to eat a hearty salad, too, and unless I put a note on the food in our refrigerator that says “Keep Out!” with a {Read more about Shrimp and Quinoa Salad}
Light Lanterns for Garden
These sweet little lanterns hang from the lilac tree in our backyard. I bought them at the Goodwill Clearance Center (otherwise known as “The Bins” because everything is piled up in bins and you have to dig around to find your treasures). The lanterns were attached to lights that didn’t work so I removed the {Read more about Light Lanterns for Garden}
Mother’s Day Giveaway
With Mother’s Day approaching, it’s time for another giveaway with some very sweet handmade items made from re-purposed fabrics. In case you’ve forgotten, Mother’s day is Sunday, May 13th this year and these purses would be a lovely gift to give someone or keep for yourself. I love that they’re matching mother and daughter purses {Read more about Mother’s Day Giveaway}
