Archive for the ‘Tips & Tricks’ Category

• Camping Fun!

  • June 27, 2019

  

  Twice a year, my husband takes our children camping with a group of friends. The kids love it. Truly, what’s not to love? They learn all sorts of cool skills like starting a bonfire, erecting a tent, and making the… Read More

• Joy at the Farmers Market

  • June 20, 2019

  

  Oh, the possibilities that come to mind when I visit my local farmers market. Farmers markets have a special allure for me. The fresh fruits and vegetables are the main draw, but I also love checking out the products that… Read More

• Fishing Fun!

  • June 12, 2019

  

  I asked my husband why he loves to fish. He responded with a whole slew of reasons, but said that his favorite fishing has been with his kids. I get it. If you really love an activity, it brings great… Read More

• Wake Up!

  • June 6, 2019

  

  Don’t you just love how early the sun rises in the summer? It sets my mood to “happy” right away. Sunrise is the most peaceful time of day. Confession: I love getting up early in the morning, rain or shine…. Read More

• At My Mother’s Table …

  • May 9, 2019

  

  Little did I know that the many times my mother told me to take my elbows off the table or chew with my mouth closed, she was really preparing me to feel comfortable at any dinner table. She wasn’t critical… Read More

• Cinco de Mayo…Recipes, tips and more to plan your fiesta.

  • May 1, 2019

  

  Hola! Shake a maraca and samba your way over to join us for a fun El Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Dip into our Chipotle-Black Bean Salsa and sip on a margarita. It’s fiesta time and we’re ready to celebrate. I’m always up… Read More

• Garlic. 5 Tips to help you cook like a chef in your own kitchen.

  • April 18, 2019

  

  Garlic is one of those staples found in my kitchen any time of the year. The smell of garlic sautéing in a pan lets everyone in our family know I am cooking up something tasty! I add it to a… Read More

• 6 Steps to Get Your Garden Growing

  • April 3, 2019

  

  The saying “April showers bring May flowers” reminds me it’s time to prepare my vegetable garden for the new season. The weather is changing to warmer and longer days. April is still a bit raw in my area so getting… Read More

• Take a walk this spring

  • March 27, 2019

  

  Did you know this Saturday, March 30th is “Take a Walk in the Park Day”? Sounds like a lovely idea, particularly if you live in an area where the flowers are beginning to bloom and the birds are chirping. Making the… Read More

• How to Help Your Picky Eater

  • March 21, 2019

  

  Have you ever overheard another parent talk about how their little Taylor loves salmon, asparagus with hollandaise, or spicy gumbo? You know, foods your kids won’t touch! Why is it that Taylor loves these foods, and your child doesn’t? Lucky… Read More