Our summer garden is coming to an end, but the okra is still holding on. It has been so hot here, I just don’t want to go pick the okra some days, so, when I finally make it out there, there are a few pieces that are overgrown and hard. I had been throwing some …
Confession time. When I was a kindergarten teacher, before having my own children, I often wondered why it was so hard on some parents to drop their kids off at school. Some parents happily dropped their child off in the car line and went on their way. Some kids were anxious about school, so their …
Contains affiliate links. Our summer garden did remarkably well, especially for being organic. I knew, being pregnant, I didn’t want to mess with any kinds of chemicals or pesticides that weren’t natural. Our okra is taking off in this extreme Texas heat, but everything else is definitely end-of-season quality. It was a very satisfying experience …
Coconut Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard I have been looking for different ways to use my coconut chips. It’s delicious in homemade granola, but I wanted to branch out and see if I could incorporate it into something with meat. Here is a super satisfying Coconut Chicken Strips recipe that I know is good because hubby …
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating. I had never really heard of anyone using apple cider vinegar until recently. Well, I take that back. My dad drizzles it on …
Two years ago, when we first moved to the house we are in now, the boys were sick all of the time. It was either allergies, a cold, ear infections, or strep. Oh man, a 2 1/2 year old with strep is NOT fun. Nor is a hubby with strep fun, by the way! I …
This turtle with shell craft is one of my favorite crafts from my kindergarten teaching days! I have been waiting to do this craft with the Captain, and figured he was old enough and had enough attention span to complete it, and I was right. He loved it! I let D make a Turtle, too, …