Ben’s Oatmeal Scotchies
This week has been our Spring Break and we had planned a wonderful camping trip to Goblin Valley in Southern Utah. The weather had other plans. A large storm, spanning the whole state showed up in the weather forecast on…
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Mother May I Make a Hexagon?
A few months back I went out to lunch with a friend and she brought a lovely pillow to share that she had just finished putting together. Sometime after the lunch I was talking on the phone with my mom…
Thankful for Game Night
Last December I walked in the door after a looooong day of working with my mom to see my husband and kiddos sitting in a circle looking like the photo above. I had been up and out the door at…
Happy Haunting
It’s one of my favorite days of the year. We pulled off costumes with MUCH less effort than in years past. Yeah! No sewing until 1:00 AM on Halloween’s Eve. Lots of hot glue and lots done by my kids.…
Mummy How To by Melissa of the Polka Dot Chair
What are you going to be for Halloween? My daughter took one look at this wonderful Mummy costume and knew ancient Egypt was calling her name. Emmahotep. This costume fit exactly what I was looking for too… a costume that…
Ravens, Apples and a Giveaway Winner
This week has been a whirlwind of cooking, canning, and costumes. Yesterday was spent with my friend Kate for our annual day of canning applesauce. We’ve both looked forward to this day for months, despite a mishap riddled canning day…
The Dental Fear Factor
Maybe I had one too many bad dental experiences as a kid. Even if it’s just cleaning and checkup (as an adult, mind you) I lay back in that dental chair and tense right up. Before I know it my…
Product Review: Arm & Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Toothbrush
As part of the Arm & Hammer Switch & Save Challenge, I’m reviewing the Spinbrush ProClean Toothbrush today. My husband and I have used an expensive sonic electric toothbrush for quite a few years now and I am a big…
Scavenger Costumes
I was thinking about how (in the good old days) we used to scavenge our Halloween costumes from the attic or from the thrift store. Sure, my mom would sew costumes here and there, but often we used our ingenuity,…
Gathering Hollyhock Seeds
Did you know Fall is the perfect time of year for planting hollyhock seeds? If you have a friend who grows hollyhocks, it’s easy to gather seeds from their stocks. Hollyhocks are one of those old fashioned flowers that are…
Back to School Traditions
It’s the same every year. My girls can hardly wait for school to start. They get a bit nervous, yes, but mostly the start of school is a fun time. They love new clothes. They love shiny new pencils and…
Tips To Keep Your Kids Teeth Healthy
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