On the night before the first day of school, both of my kids made their own lunches! I was pleasantly surprised. They were so cute and excited.I watched as they chose fruits and vegetables. They made their own healthy school lunches without my help.I watched in amazement … [Read more...]
How to Make Biodegradable Wet Wipes for Camping
Did you know that just about any brand of paper towels could be made into biodegradable wet wipes for camping? Even the ultra thick Bounty, that I've used in past homemade wet wipes recipes, will completely biodegrade in about sixty days and are compostable. I had no … [Read more...]
Natural ways to reduce fever and how I can be “seen” by a doctor at home!
When one of my children has a fever, he or she looks downright pathetic. The only thing worse is when both of them have elevated temps. They just look so pitiful and pale when their temperatures are up. I know that a fever isn’t a bad thing, but sometimes it is … [Read more...]
Why I am tempted to enroll my kids in a virtual school stat!
Every so often my husband brings up the idea homeschooling our kids. And each time I shoot the idea down. While I admire the many homeschool moms out there rocking it, I know that I am not the best person to teach my kids. While my husband and I both work remotely, he travels far … [Read more...]
Easy Last Minute Potluck Recipes
Don't you love potlucks? Potluck dinners are events, gatherings or parties, where the people invited are asked to bring a dish to share. This is a great way to cut costs, while still providing a variety of tasty food to the guests. Plus, they are a ton of fun! They can also be … [Read more...]