Our middle son, Chase’s, birthday was last week. I wanted to send a fun treat in for his Cub Scouts meeting. There was one snag, though, one boy had a dairy allergy. So I asked my Twitter friends for some ideas. I wanted to make dirt cups, but figured pudding and oreos would be full […]
I know I haven’t posted many recipes here lately. My blog is mostly a place where I’m sharing links to all the other places where I write. That’s ok for now. It’s temporary. I hope you don’t mind. In the mean time, here are a few recipes and food ideas that I have been trying. […]
My boys’ new favorite show is Survivorman on the Discovery channel. We are generally pretty picky about what we let our boys watch. We don’t watch Spongebob. We don’t watch those dumb teenager comedies. I just don’t feel like my young boys need to get caught up in shows about boyfriends and girlfriends and all that drama. […]
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away, I was born. I started out as this adorable little creature… But quickly grew into this… And things started getting really good when I became this… And now, here I am, at 35 years old. As this. And I can’t imagine being anything else in […]
“Your circumstances do not determine your joy.” This is a thought that our pastor has shared many times. And lately I have really been struggling with it. My joy comes from such a deep, meaningful place. My faith in God. My faith in myself. The undying love and affection of my (very adorable) husband. The […]
I’m packing suitcases and snacks and movies. I’m loading all my dirty laundry in a big bag so I can wash it at my Mom’s. I’m going on a trip! The boys and I are driving down to visit my family in Indiana today. The last time I drive there alone it took me about […]
Just a few examples of why my kids are funnier than yours. Me: Charlie, please help clean the playroom. Charlie: But I didn’t play with any of this. Me: Well I didn’t wear any of your clothes but I’m still washing them for you. Charlie: I don’t get the point. Me: SIGH Me: Chandler, you […]
This is a quick and easy recipe for a bread that can be enjoyed as a snack or as dinner on night when you need something, well, quick and easy! Italian Cheese and Pepperoni Bread Ingredients: 3 cups self rising flour (or you can use regular flour and add 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and […]
This week’s Love and Logic Insider’s Newsletter was really helpful for me so I wanted to pass it on! I get asked often about the fact that when we do Love and Logic Parenting that it doesn’t leave room for what to do when you need something done NOW and the child won’t listen. For […]
My blogging/twitter/Vermont friend Crunchy Vermont Mommy wrote a post about the Division of Household Labor in her home. I started leaving her a comment on her post and felt like there was way too much to say so I thought I’d write about it here! Thanks V, for the inspiration! So the question is, How […]