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

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

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

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

How to Fold the Perfect Towel

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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

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

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