It seems that summer bucket lists are quite popular this summer, so we’ve made one of our own. I think bucket lists can be really helpful particularly when you get older as this infographic suggests. I sat down with the kids and we created a long list of things we want to do this summer....
One of the kids’ favorite authors is Eric Carle. And I must admit, he’s one of my favorites as well! I love the bright & beautiful illustrations and the sweet & simple stories. Here’s a handful of books written by or illustrated by Eric Carle from our bookshelves: I gathered them all together (plus a few not...
I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...
I want to tell you about one of my very favorite cook books. Maggie Green has put together a must-have kitchen resource, called the Kentucky Fresh Cookbook. I’m not what you’d call a food expert, nor am I a book reviewer by trade, but I’m still going to give you my two cents on...
I have been planning this post for quite a while, deciding on my favorite dance videos in our home movie collection. But I saved it for a time when I needed a smile. This week I need a smile, and so I present you with our favorite music videos. It’s no MTV…I think it’s better. ...
The world lost a wonderful woman this week. Michael’s grandmother passed away at the age of eighty-eight. She was so very special to us, and we loved her dearly. I can’t tell you how much we are going to miss her. We loved to have her over for dinner (always salmon, she loved salmon and...
I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...
The Lazer Kraze Giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered! I hope that even if you didn’t win, you will check out Lazer Kraze, it really is a fun place to play! Congrats to our winner: Brenda, who is giving Dad: “possibly a grill basket, a CD, and a hat from the cincy...
I’m not a fan of traditional cole slaw. That’s putting it nicely, in all actuality I HATE cole slaw. And I really don’t use the “H” word for very many foods. But crunchy slaw is decidedly NOT traditional slaw. It’s more like a salad with a bit of crunch. It’s a perfect dish to take...
Even though children aren’t in school during the summer, it doesn’t mean they can’t be learning. “Summer Journals for Children” is the perfect project to encourage kids to practice writing skills, express themselves creatively, and to document things from their own perspective. Here’s how we started making Summer Journals… On the last day of school...
Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....
Last week a mother deer bedded down in our backyard and gave birth to twins! We missed the actual birth, but saw the fawns moments after, wobbling around the backyard. As much as I complain about the deer that roam our neighborhood chowing down on my flowers & veggies, I really think it’s neat to...
