“Low and slow” is usually the motto for tender and delicious meat, however a pressure cooker can help speed things along. Less expensive cuts of meat such as chuck, chuck Shoulder, and top chuck are best in a beef stew because they usually require a long cook-time to get fork tender. Time is a precious commodity […]
Inexpensive Picture Frames With Mats And Glass
A bare wall looks rather naked. Part of what makes a house a home is decorating the walls with art and photos. There is no doubt that frames are what really make artwork and photos pop. Frames not only protect the artwork or photos, they also add to the decor of the room. What you […]
Steampunk Science Fiction Books For Struggling Readers
Do you have a struggling reader? One of the best strategies to help turn these readers into successful readers is to find books that appeal to that child’s interests. Let’s face it, most Science Fiction and Fantasy is written for an older audience. Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and others (while great work) are geared […]
DIY Lantern Snowman Craft For Kids
My kids love things that glow. I don’t know what the fascination is…string lights, candles, our fireplace, their glow pets…all “cool” to them! In honor of their love for all things glowing, I’ve got a really fun and simple snowman craft for kids. You probably have everything that you already need in your craft box […]
Easy Tomato Soup Recipe With Grilled Cheese
Not many things bring back fond childhood memories of winter than a steaming bowl of tomato soup served with a crusty, buttery, grilled cheese sandwich. My mother usually served up tomato soup in a can, but with a few short steps you can make your own homemade version. This basil tomato soup recipe with grilled […]
Homemade Cough Syrup Recipe
One of the most common childhood ailments is the common cold—I don’t know any child who gets through childhood without catching the occasional cold virus. However, you don’t have to treat a cold with a store-bought cough syrup, decongestants, and antihistamines. There are better ways to relieve the symptoms of a mild child’s cold. Here […]
How To Make A Butterfly Baby Mobile
If you love craft projects, you will love this DIY project for how to make a baby mobile. This DIY mobile is fun, pretty, and customizable. Design expert, Paige Hemmis, demonstrated this awesome DIY on Hallmark’s Home & Family show, which airs weekdays at 10 am ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. Paige created a butterfly DIY baby mobile that […]