Have you ever sat and browsed Pinterest for hours? I have! I see all these amazing ideas, pin and like, and wish I had the time/money/materials/etc. to do all those things. I often have to stop and remind myself that … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2013
I discovered another use for coconut oil last week. Burns! I was not smart and using common kitchen safety practices and burned my hand on the stove while cooking dinner. It hurt bad. I spent a good hour with … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day! Hope you dad’s feel special this weekend. My aunt, sister in law, and I wanted to make our husbands feel special, so we surprised them with a guys night. They work so hard, and when they aren’t … Continue reading
One of the best ways to save money and get the most nutrients out of your food is to eat in season. Many times we get stuck eating the same fruits and veggies that we always eat. Unfortunately, those fruits … Continue reading
I have friends who are hairstylists, so I write this post with deep respect for their profession. You deserve every penny you get for cutting people’s hair. It’s quite a skill! That being said…if you don’t have a hairstylist … Continue reading
Let’s have some fun today drawing three dimensional cubes or boxes or blocks. To make it easier, you can start with a grid sheet to help you visualize the lines. After practicing a while, try drawing cubes on plain paper. Print … Continue reading
In 1988, after China was beginning to open up to more westerners visiting their country, my sister decided she wanted to visit the country before it made too many changes. One of the gifts she brought back to my kids … Continue reading
Today just happens to be the day of dance recital. We get to rehearse in the morning, then come back this evening to perform. My Princess danced in her first recital at Christmas. After it was over she cried and … Continue reading
I recently saw the following picture online and showed it to Ninja Boy. He was amazed and said he didn’t think he could ever build something like that. I told him I believed he could and he just needed to … Continue reading
A couple years ago we went blueberry picking with the kids. Ninja Boy was just three, My Princess was one, and Miss Tickles was still cooking. My Princess ate her weight in blueberries, ripe or green! We joke that they … Continue reading