Camping season is just around the corner and our kids love camping. This winter after a huge snow storm that left around two feet of snow our kids were begging to drag out the tent and go for it. We told them we loved camping, but we were not ready or prepared to take three … Read more
This morning after a doctor’s appointment I sat four cars back from a red stop light. It was pouring rain and there standing at the curb was this mom and a little girl. They were holding hands, as the little girl shivered while crying. She was soaked head to toe like a little drowned rat. … Read more
My entire life I have struggled with how my body looked. I was never fat growing up, but I was also not thin. You could say I was “thick.” I remember vividly being 18 years old in a JC Penny’s changing room sobbing as I sat in the corner against the blue striped wall. My … Read more
My youngest, Ayla, turned two in December and with that came a personality change with her taste buds. I thought I had done it all right because my older two children will eat anything you put in front of them. I made all her baby food, fed her organic produce, breast fed her until she … Read more
Back in December my son Tristan turned seven. I am not even sure how it is possible for him to be seven already, but he is. My son loves anything to do with geography and the past six months or more he has had a love affair with Google Earth. He will spend hours a … Read more
This winter has been brutal on my family when it comes to sickness. Everyone I know has had the flu or some kind of cold. My kids caught this nasty upper respiratory bug the end of January and there were days and nights where they needed to sit in some steam. We rent a small … Read more
A few weeks ago my husband went on a business trip, and while on a jog near his hotel he found a little organic grocery store. He bought his usual staples of humus, fresh fruit and vegetables, but he also bought some salad from their food bar. It was so good he wrote down the … Read more
Today is Valentine’s Day do you have something special for your someone special? If not I have this easy DIY Valentine’s Day chocolate box gift sure to titillate your love. My girls and I love chocolate so much we got creative in the kitchen and created a box completely made out of chocolate. My girls … Read more
Ground Hog Crafting Fun To celebrate Ground Hog Day we made a paper plate ground hog craft it is simple, easy, and everyone in the family can join in and have fun. Materials Needed: Three paper plates 2 white pom poms Paint: black, tan, and brown Glue Brown or black pen Two Paint Brushes … Read more
Fajitas Done Perfectly Healthy baked fajitas are a family favorite around here. I like this meal because it is super easy to prepare and makes my kitchen smell like you are in a gourmet Mexican restaurant. You can serve these fajitas over brown or white rice, chips or eat them in a tortilla. We … Read more