Many people (us included) will have a young one leaving to college or elsewhere this fall where they will be on their own at least part of the time. I realize that not every teen will be leaving home, some will be older before they leave the nest. This is especially true today with so many educational opportunities online
10 Things Your Teen Should Know Before Leaving Home.
Graduation and Baby on the Way
Family Update At the end of April our baby girl (now 18yrs. old) threw me a baby shower with the help of my mother-in-law and some friends. They did a wonderful job, what a blessing to have such sweet people in my life. Here are some pics my daughter keeps telling me to share. Afterwards, my boys arrived in time
Easy Beef and Bean Tostadas
Ok, so I love Mexican food! I especially love quick meals that I can put together using fresh ingredients and these easy beef and bean tostadas are one of them. Everyone in our home likes tostadas and they can be easily made without dairy or wheat, so that’s a win for me. You can really get creative with a tostada.
10 Ways to Save Money
I don’t need to tell most of you that life has gotten more expensive lately. Seems like everything is on the rise. So I’ve put together these 10 ways to save money that hopefully may be of help to some of you looking to make your dollars go a little further. Of course some ways of saving money are easier
Amazing Twice Baked Potatoes
Nothing’s wrong with an ordinary baked potato with your favorite toppings, but if you want to kick it up several notches, try making these amazing twice baked potatoes! I’ve been making these for years now, and they are a house hold favorite. Definitely not fat free, or dairy free, but they are full of deliciousness! Ingredients: About 6 medium-large baking
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
This is my favorite Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry dish I make at home. Made easier when I buy my favorite store bought Teriyaki sauce (yes, I too buy convenience, as long as I like it). We love making our own sauces from scratch, but occasionally I’ll find a really good substitute. Of course if you want to make it a
What I Pack for Labor and Delivery
With our newest little one’s arrival just around the corner, it’s almost time to get packing. As much as I would love to have a home birth, we currently live in a state that makes it difficult to have amenities at home, (such as a midwife). Though anyone can have a baby anywhere, I personally like having an experienced midwife
Easy Salsa Chicken Recipe
This quick and easy salsa chicken recipe is always a hit in our home. I often serve it with tortillas, black beans or fresh corn and rice to make a complete and delicious meal. Ingredients 4-6 boneless chicken breasts 1-1 and a half Tablespoons of your favorite taco seasoning 1 16 ounce jar of salsa (I usually use Pace Picante
10 Tips for Taking Great Photos of Kids
Here are 10 tips for taking great photos of kids that I’ve put together. In my early years of parenting it was more common to make appointments at department stores and wait to get photos taken in a little room with different screen backgrounds to choose from. Things have really changed since then. Today, just about anybody can take a
15 Budget Friendly Things to do with Your Kids
Here are 15 budget friendly things to do with your kids this spring. All of these things can be done with very little costs, and some may even be free for you, depending on where you live and what gear you already own. Bonding with kids doesn’t have to be expensive. Often times, I find that the simple things bring