I love books. I love how they transport you in another world. They let you see the world from a new perspective. I love how they make you yearn to know what will happen next. That is why I started reading to my children as babies. They both have picked up on this love of […]
NY Strip Recipe and Red Wine Reduction Sauce For Steak
Have you ever watched MasterChef Junior? Man, those kids can cook. I am beyond impressed with their skills. Today, I am happy to be able to share a New York Strip Steak Recipe from Master Chef Junior Contestant, Adam, from Sacramento, CA. I know I always wonder where the kids learned their skills and how they […]
Living The Good Life In Resort Lifestyle Communities: The Grove
So here is a trend I didn’t really realize existed- resort lifestyle communities. “What’s that?” you say. Resort lifestyle communities are residential communities. They are designed with custom luxury homes and lots of luxurious amenities so that you feel like you are living in a resort. In effect, you are! Everything the residents could ever want […]
Things To Do Banff Canada -Skiing Plus 10 More Fun Ideas
We just got back from an amazing trip to Banff, Canada. It was our first family ski trip ever and our first family trip to Canada. Banff is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and we decided that we’d like to go back next year for spring break too. Next year, we will plan a longer trip because […]
10 Fun Rocky Mountains Facts For Parents And Kids
A new concept in nature guides has just been released by Mark Danenhauer. Jake’s Nature Guide: Rocky Mountains is aimed at parents with kids and non-experts who want a great, easy to use introduction to the natural world of the Rocky Mountains. You can find it at your local bookseller or Amazon (my affiliate link). […]
How To Make Bug Bites Stop Itching
Spring is officially here and the weather is so nice! The warm weather is moving in on most parts of the country right now. The sun is shining and the warm weather critters are already starting to crawl out of their hibernation. Those pesky mosquitos can sneak up on you this time of year so […]
Easy Cloud Dough Recipe Kids Will Love: Super Soft!
Combining corn starch and shaving cream can create a fun, sensory play material known as “cloud dough” or “moon dough.” This mixture is soft, moldable, and has a light, fluffy texture.The combination of cornstarch and shaving cream creates an ultra soft textured play dough. While it is more crumbly than typical play dough it is […]