“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Snowman Footprint Craft For Kids
A Footprint Snowman Craft Decoration is a super fun and easy craft for your child to make! It’s a little messy but my kids love those types of crafts the best. This Christmas craft only requires a few supplies and they’re more than likely already in your crafts box. I love that the Snowman Footprint […]
The Best Lip Oil Recipe
I love a shiny, moisturizing lip oil as I’m sure many of you all do too! I prefer for mine to contain ingredients that I am familiar with and that I know are good for my skin. This DIY Essential Oil Lip Oil is so easy to make and is great for keeping lips soft […]