I’m sharing all of my favorite recipes here but before I can do that, I have to share with you some of my super-secret-ingredients. This is my favorite. Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. It comes in a can and a little goes a long way. Unless you are just crazy with your spice needs, one… Continue reading Kitchen Tip: Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
Year: 2011
Ping Pong Table: DIY Project
Our dining room table gets used a lot and not just for dining. We eat at our dining room table nightly but after the dishes get cleared, let the ping pong games begin! We turned our dining room table into a ping pong table. You can do it, too, by following these easy steps. Ping… Continue reading Ping Pong Table: DIY Project
Green Living: Once-a-Month Garbage Collection
Our family is celebrating 10 years of once-a-month garbage collection. Everyone always wants to know the secret of how a family of four can do this. Well, there is no secret just some simple steps you can take to reduce the amount of trash you generate each month. You and your family should give it… Continue reading Green Living: Once-a-Month Garbage Collection
Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior
Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior - WSJ.com This article caught my eye. It seems to have caused quite a stir. I agree with some points (piano lessons, limited screen time) and not so much with others (does it really help to call a kid fatty?). It's interesting, if you haven't read it. I would like… Continue reading Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior
Go Ducks!
The University of Oregon Ducks are playing in the BCS game on Monday and I’m totally getting into the spirit of it! The game is only being shown on “regular network TV” so we are out of luck at our house. Our good friends invited us to watch the game at their home. I’m bringing… Continue reading Go Ducks!
Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX
Want to start buying used clothing and household items, but need someone to show you the ropes? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve scheduled a field trip adventure in Portland and you're invited! Get out your calendars (or smart phones) and enter this date: Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 9am We’re meeting at "The Bins” as… Continue reading Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX
Homemade Cards
Winter is a season of cards. Holiday cards, thank you cards, birthdays (at our house!), and Valentine’s Day are all occasions when you need cards. At our home, we favor the homemade card. It's simple and sweet card making! Using homemade cards will save lots of money, in comparison to purchasing new. Kids can participate… Continue reading Homemade Cards
And The Winner Is…
Before I announce the winner, I wanted to say thank you for all of the comments, suggestions and ideas I received! Your support is much appreciated. The winner is….Devon! I delivered the bag and she was very excited. I’ll do another drawing soon. My husband just suggested we do a drawing for a chair next.… Continue reading And The Winner Is…