Posted on August 28, 2013
Quick Tip: Broken Crayons
Around here we have lots of broken crayons. We used to just throw them out, but recently we found a way to salvage those broken pieces, making them into a whole new crayon creation. 1. Remove all the… Read More
Posted on July 26, 2013
Birthday Cupcakes and Puppy Dog Sandwiches
I used to make elaborate cakes for the kids’ birthday’s. Everything from cakes shaped like Veggie Tales characters to guitars, dolls and trains. But, eventually my carpal tunnel got the best of me and it became hard to… Read More
Posted on July 18, 2013
Fun Indoor Activities For Toddlers
We had been blessed earlier this summer with very mild temperatures here in the Midwest, but typical summer temps have finally caught up with us and the thermometer has been hovering right around 100. When it gets this… Read More
Updated on April 25, 2013
Quick Tip – Homemade Sugar Scrub
Dry skin seems to be a real problem around our house. Several of our girls suffer from eczema on their hands and legs, we have tried everything to alleviate it, to no avail. Then, during my last pregnancy… Read More
Updated on March 27, 2013
Quick Tip: Sour Cream
Next time you are using sour cream for a topping on a meal, try adding some milk and seasoning to it. The thinner consistency makes it go farther and it is easier to dollop on your favorite dish…. Read More
Updated on March 27, 2013
Candlelight Family Dinner
posted by Nicci A couple of years ago, our family started putting candles on the table as a centerpiece at supper time. At first it was just an occasional thing, but it eventually became a nightly tradition. The… Read More
Updated on March 27, 2013
Quick Tip: Coffee Filter Snack-Bowls
Posted by Nicci Years ago, I started using coffee filters to serve popcorn in. They are very inexpensive and a lot quicker to clean up than traditional bowls. After I discovered how great they were for popcorn, I… Read More