Last updated: July 21st, 2021 Summertime means fresh vegetables, grilling and late night dinners. When it’s hot outside the last thing I want to do is turn the oven on. Which is why I love sitting out on the deck smelling the fresh vegetables on the grill, waiting to savor them with a glass of […]
Grilled Harvest Summer Salad Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021 I love banana bread, especially with chocolate chips. Yum! My brother-in-law, Jim is the cook in our family and everything he bakes or cooks turns out delicious. He recently made banana bread in a mason jar and it was delicious. A treat for sure because I’m certain this was far
Banana Bread Baked in a Mason Jar Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021Crayons and markers fill landfills each year by the bucket full. I’ve suggested fun ways to recycle crayons, reuse crayons and have fun with markers to make them last longer but what is the Crayola Crayon company doing to be eco-friendly and recycle and reuse their crayons and markers? I have
Crayon and Marker Recycling and Reusing Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021In our house we are very avid hunters. Goose, duck, deer, rabbit, turkey, partridge, fish… you get the point right? There is almost always a hunting season going on and very often a dead animal is making its way into my garage to be cleaned and processed. I am not a
Game Meat: Venison Stew and Stuffed Shells Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021We love to grill! Grilling is fast, easy and there are so many healthy ways to make your spring and summertime BBQ delicious. With your grill cleaned and your utensils handy you’ll be ready to grill at a moments notice. Here are 4 healthy summertime tips for the grill: Steam Veggies.
4 Healthy Summertime Grilling Tips Read More »
Last updated: July 21st, 2021My little friend Avery came to my house this week to help me with this article. He just about 11 months old and a professional baby food taster! Avery is the perfect guy to help out because he really lets you know if he likes something or not. Avery enjoys walks
Homemade Baby Food Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021Decorating and dying Easter eggs for my family has always been a tradition. In fact, according to the History.com the tradition dates back to at least the 13th century. Easter for most is a religious holiday and not just about the Easter bunny, egg hunts and baskets filled with candy. My
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs and Organic Egg Salad Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021 My little girl loves to cuddle and sleep with mommy. She’s five now and is known for sneaking into my bed at all hours of the night. Truthfully, I love to cuddle her but her elbows are sharp and oh the knees hit my back to the point where I’ve
Preparing for the First Sleepover Read More »
Last updated: July 21st, 2021Green beans are easy to plant, easy to take care of, and grow rather fast. I don’t have kids- but I imagine that I am like a kid because when I plant a seed- I want a result… and the quicker the better! This is why I love growing green beans!
Green Beans and Canning Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021Does anyone suffer from allergies? I don’t but my daughter and husband sure do. I never thought that when I had my daughter I would have to go to extreme measures just to keep her comfortable from the irritating and sometimes painful symptoms of allergies and asthma. My daughter has suffered
Aller-Ease Review: Stop Those Itchy Nights For Good Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021Choosing eco friendly baby shower gifts does not have to be complicated. I have some favorite stand-by gifts that I love to shower my friends and family with when new baby arrives. No, we are not just talking about Pampers and Baby Bottles either. Here are my top 5 eco friendly
5 Eco-Friendly Baby Shower Gifts for Baby & Mom Read More »
Last updated: July 21st, 2021 It’s almost February, do you know what that means? Yup, Valentine’s Day. So what does Valentine’s mean to you? According to Wikipedia, Valentine’s is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. In our family Valentine’s Day isn’t just a tribute to our intimate
Valentine’s Day the Right Way Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021Have you ever wondered what will happen to all the animals when the earth gets warmer. (It is already!) You can generally expect that animals will be affected by global warming in many of the same ways as humans. They will have to deal with extreme weather as well as changing
The Effects of Global Warming on Animals Read More »
Last updated: July 21st, 2021 I love everything about my little girl but when she was a baby my favorite part was her chubby hands and cheeks. I don’t know if my sister knew that or not but she captured that moment in time for me perfectly. My sister took a close up picture of
Capture A Special Moment With Easy Canvas Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021 This is the time of year that my daughter always gets sick and comes down with croup. This year isn’t any different but maybe next year will be. I contribute her illness to her allergies and the change in the weather. We are cooped up inside during this time of
Don’t Forget About Indoor Air Quality This Winter Season Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021I’ve always wanted to create a bucket list, something that was written down and I could refer back to. A list of things that I want to do before I croak or “kick the bucket”. They say if you put something out into the Universe it is more likely to happen.
Last updated: July 24th, 2021 There is nothing like having dinner already ready, just needing a quick thaw and heat! Nutritious and healthy soup is a family favorite around here. The bowls are always waiting to be filled! I’ve posted the last few Thursday some great soup recipes and I hope you’ve enjoyed them, bookmarked,
Freezer Friendly Beef Rice and Mushroom Soup Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021Last week I shared my love for soup with the chicken and squash recipe but with the colder weather on the horizon here in Michigan (we’ve had warmer than usual temperatures) I’m preparing my pantry and recipe box for soup season. Here’s another one of my favorite recipes that can easily
Italian Zucchini and Bell Pepper Soup Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021Anytime of the year I enjoy a cup of soup, especially during the colder months of the year. One soup that makes the house smells delightful and warms the belly is a simple chicken and squash soup. It goes perfectly with fresh homemade bread or biscuits and I promise you its
Chicken and Squash Soup Read More »
Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Do you ever look back on your parenting and the choices you made and wish you could change them? I do. While I believe I’m a good parent there are choices I made when my daughter was younger that I wish I would have done differently; one of those choices
Tiny Tush Elite Mini Pocket Diapers Review Read More »
