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
10 Tips for Taking Great Photos of Kids
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
Crock Pot Tex Mex Chicken
Crock Pot Tex Mex Chicken Recipe This crock pot tex mex chicken recipe is a favorite at our home. It’s also great when you’re hosting guests. Anytime I can make a lot of good food in a small amount of time, it’s a win for me! There’s nothing like putting a bunch of delicious ingredients into a pot in the
Homemade Dairy Free Pancakes
We love pancakes! We usually make homemade dairy free pancakes. Around our house, I occasionally have what’s called “night breakfast”, usually once a week. Often that involves pancakes, eggs and sausage (or bacon), etc… Sometimes biscuits and gravy are served with eggs, or french toast, or whatever dish I feel like making. Mornings are often busy around here with chores
Homemade Dairy Free Waffles
Years ago we started making homemade dairy free waffles so that everyone in our family could enjoy them. My husband is usually the waffle cook. Even back when we were dating I remember him making me homemade waffles, I hadn’t had them until then. These days we make them dairy free and double, sometimes triple our recipe. —- Ingredients 2
Spring is Coming!
Spring is Coming! Spring is a time when this part of our world wakes up from its sleep and new life comes forth. Where we currently dwell, we have four distinct seasons. After winter, signs of spring are always welcomed. It’s a time of new birth and rebirth. This is quite literal for us this year, as we will be
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s Day. My husband and kids make these for me a few times a year and they are the best!! You can also use other fruit, raspberries are amazing! The secret to making these irresistible, is all in the chocolate. Use a quality chocolate that melts well. For this recipe, we use Dove
Dairy Free Drop Biscuits
Dairy Free Drop Biscuits This dairy free drop biscuits recipe is my healthier, (and dairy free) version of an old fashioned drop biscuit. Whether topped with honey, jam, or gravy, these please everyone. I often make a double batch for our big crew. They go fast! Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup coconut
Dairy Free Oatmeal Cookies
Dairy Free Oatmeal Cookies I received this Dairy Free Oatmeal Cookies recipe many years ago. I have since tweaked it so that my kiddos with dairy allergies can also enjoy these delicious treats. Ingredients: 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, (soft and creamy, not solid). Warm it a little if
Trip to Missouri Botanical Gardens
Trip to Missouri Botanical Gardens We recently made a spontaneous trip to the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis, MO. My husband and I had to be in the area for other reasons and had some time to kill. Just the two of us. That doesn’t happen too often. We’ve learned to make dates out of just about any occasion