I love Ask Away Friday. Long before I worked up the nerve to ask if I can participate, I enjoyed reading the #AAF posts. Bloggers trade ten questions and the result is often hilarious and always interesting. I have met a great group of women through blogging and this is a fun way for readers to get to know their favorite bloggers a little better. This week I am trading … [Read more...]
When pork chop met pea
Every day, Pea anxiously waits for Pork Chop to get home from school. If we go to the grocery store, she picks out a little treat for him too. The only thing quelling her instinctual terror of going to kindergarten in August is knowing that her big brother will be there. They are so sweet and loving towards each other, especially when they are apart. But--the sibling … [Read more...]
Five Healthy School Lunch Bento Box Ideas
I used to get so frustrated that my son had so much food left over in his lunch box. That is, until I went and had lunch with him one day. Those poor kids only have 20 minutes to eat! When I saw this, I knew I had to make some adjustments to the lunches I packed him. The kids aren't allowed to eat their "snacks" in the lunchbox until the main food (the sandwich) is … [Read more...]
Spring into Cash with $500
After a cold, wet week of rain and dreariness here in the Sunshine State, Spring finally leaped ahead. We lost an hour but had a glorious weekend of moderate temperatures and plenty of sunshine. The spring soccer season has started and my little man is looking so confident on the field! Spring is my favorite season here. The sun is inviting, not oppressive. The sand warm … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Seed starting Preschool Project
Spring is coming! It comes a little earlier here in the Sunshine state so I may have gotten a little bit of a head start but since I am not much of gardener, I probably needed it. My preschooler loves to play in dirt, look at flowers, and be outside. She and I both love salad (I know--it makes me so proud) and lettuce grows quickly, which is great for keeping kids … [Read more...]