“WHERE are the SHARKS?” She needs to know as soon as we walk through the aquarium doors. She-who-turned-six simply adores sharks. Quite by accident we’ve been enjoying destination birthdays as a family this year. Well, Eldest Boy did have a milestone, planned, 12-year-old trip to the Creation Museum. But for the rest of the children, […]
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Book Review: Life of Faith “Millie” series
Christmas is approaching, and according to family tradition, our girls will each receive a book as one of their presents. If this is also your tradition, or you have nieces or other girls aged 8-14 to buy for, I would suggest the Life of Faith “Millie” series, beginning with the first book, Millie’s Unsettled Season. […]
How Do You Fit It All In?
Today, we are off at the Georgia Aquarium celebrating a six-year-old girl’s birthday! She’s the one that loves hammerhead sharks. There are also sea turtles there for Middle Girl. (Field trip following our science projects). Oh just general fun for all! Today’s Weekly Wrap answers a question I’ve gotten a few times lately. I’ve also […]
Science Project: How Do You Make An iPad App?
Lately, I’ve spent time with my Dad learning how to use software to make iPad and iPhone apps. I’m learning a lot. So, when it was time to decide a science fair topic, why not do this? First, I decided I’d make a display of an iPad for my board. I made that out of […]
Simple SunButter Bird Feeders
With fall and cooler weather, we often think of the birds. Plus, with a little SunButter, we often see more of a variety of birds at our feeder. The nuthatches and woodpeckers love a little extra with their birdseed. So, when I saw these simple feeders on Pinterest, I knew we could do an allergy-friendly […]
Slow Down
The other day I was warming a bottle in the microwave while the little guy it was intended for sat at my feet, tugging on my pant legs. It takes a whole 30 seconds to warm his bottle, yet I found myself drumming my fingers and searching around for something else to do in those […]
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
I made another recipe found on Pinterest! This scrumptious blueberry breakfast cake I made with egg substitute so Lil’ Buddy could enjoy it too. We mixed it up one night last week as the highlight of breakfast for supper. You must click over to Alexandra’s Kitchen to see her delicious photos. You’ll want to make […]
Holiday Entertaining Guide by $5 Dinner Mom
Erin Chase, the $5 Dinner Mom, has put together a simple holiday entertaining guide to help you be the best hostess or guest during this holiday season. This guide is the antidote to every other holiday entertaining guide out there. And it’s packed with the same help and love you get from $5 Dinners every […]
Simple Thankfulness Tree
On the last Saturday of October, even before breakfast, we got out the paper roll. And we sketched a simple tree with markers. Inspired by Kendra’s Thankfulness Tree and Jamie’s paper version. We hung our tree on the pantry door. Right by the kitchen table. We traced around real leaves to make our paper ones. […]
Fast Food for Slow Sundays: Beef Burgundy
From the red-and-white-checked cookbook Nana gave me… This is good served over noodles, rice or whipped potatoes. ~ Nana : Beef Burgundy stew beef, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds 1 package dry onion soup mix 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1 can ginger ale or cream soda (all I had was a Diet Dr. […]
Thankful No Matter What the Outcome
The last two days I have been consumed with trying to solve problems with my desktop computer. I was going happily along answering emails when all of a sudden a security box popped up. I don’t even remember now what it said but I do remember clicking the “OK” button. After that, it seemed to […]
October Potatofest at $5 Dinners
Our feeding the larger family ways will help you feed a crowd and take a break during the holidays! October is potato month for me for several reasons. Not only are potatoes frugal and can be served in a variety of ways, but October is right up next to November and December. October is the […]
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
I’ve seen this all over Pinterest lately but Nana was making these years ago! And her recipe calls for chocolate chips! Two ingredients. (Three if you add chocolate chips). Egg free for Lil’ Buddy. Can surely count as Cooking Fun! It’s great to keep these ingredients in the Cook Box. : Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pumpkin […]