It is almost the 250th celebration of our independence day! Are you ready for a patriotic celebration? I think I’ve mentioned before that the 4th of July is my favorite holiday. The holiday is about our Nation’s freedom and independence but it’s also about family and coming together to celebrate all that we are so […]
Communication in Marriage: Unlocking the Secret to a Fulfilling Relationship
Marriage is a beautiful thing. Somehow, in this crazy world, two people find each other and love each other and want to commit to spending the rest of their lives together! Marriage is inspiring and wonderful. But it is also heartbreaking when you feel it start to go wrong. Marriage is worth fighting for. There […]
Cute Toilet Paper Roll Animals: A Step-By-Step Guide
This weekend I was inspired to do some crafting when I came across this craft pinboard. There are many great recycled paper towel and toilet paper roll crafts animals that are fun for kids. Toilet paper roll animals are a popular craft project for several reasons. Toilet paper rolls are readily available and free, making […]
Make Your Own Homemade Ketchup with this Easy Recipe
Ketchup is a family condiment staple, especially in the summer. Who can imagine being a kid without ketchup? The problem is it can be chock-full of stuff we don’t really want our kids to eat like high fructose corn syrup, salt, potassium chloride, starches, and preservatives. So what’s the alternative? How about making your own […]
Easy Milk Jug Bird Feeder Tutorial
My kids absolutely love animals! They especially love the wild birds in our yard. There is a cardinal who frequents our front yard and my son can always see it from his bedroom window. He loves watching it and all the other birds that fly around and hang out in the tree outside his room. […]
How To Teach Kids To Share
For a toddler, sharing toys with another toddler can be a very real challenge. In fact, young children often can’t willingly share until they are developmentally ready, about age three or so. Even before then, however, toddlers are reaching the critical social and emotional milestones they’ll need to become generous sharers later on. Parenting toddlers […]
Sweet Potato Quinoa Vegan Taco Recipe
My daughter recently became a vegetarian and I discovered that quinoa is a very nutritious grain which actually is also a complete protein! Quinoa is gaining recognition as a very healthy food for other reasons too- it is high in antioxidant phytonutrients and even contains anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. This Sweet Potato Quinoa Vegan Taco […]