If you've been here for a while, you've seen me develop a love for gardening. That was definitely one of the things I was most excited about when we bought our house! My excitement started to fade a bit when I discovered that we have no shortage of critters here that love to mess with anything I plant. Seriously - beyond the rabbits and deer eating every thing in sight (which I kind of expected) ...
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (with a Hint of Garlic)
I discovered hummus a number of years ago but for some reason stuck with the unflavored version. I guess I liked it so much, I figured why mess with what was already good, right? I was at a party last year when I tried a sun-dried tomato version and really like it. Once I realized how much I liked flavored hummus, I couldn't help but experiment and try making all kinds of different flavors myself. ...
Personal Chili Brie In Bread Bowl Recipe
It shouldn't come as any surprise that I love dairy foods. Milk, cheese, cream, butter - all of it! I am all about making sure my dairy is quality dairy though. Yes, I have access to some pretty amazing dairy products here in Wisconsin, but what about my readers who are nowhere near the dairy state? Turns out that Wisconsin dairy products are not really available many places outside of Wisconsin. ...
Homemade Yogurt in the Crockpot
I love making my own yogurt for a few reasons - the main one being that I can control exactly what goes in it. If you read the ingredient list of some of the yogurts you find in the supermarket, you begin to wonder why there are so many ingredients listed. Seriously, when you make your own, the list is soooo much shorter. And when making yogurt in the crockpot is so simple, why wouldn't you do ...
5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Kids
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide which occurs on April 22nd. Earth Day is a day to show your support for the protection of our environment. While many people have opted to go green and live an environmentally conscious lifestyle daily, others take part in celebrating Earth Day once per year. It’s a time to partake in various events that occur all over the world and teach your ...
Easy Homemade Marshmallows
Once you have had a taste of these easy homemade marshmallows, you'll never use store bought again! I love peppermint and chocolate together - like seriously LOVE. Growing up, Junior Mints were my all time favorite candy and I've been known to down an entire box of them in one sitting. There is just something about the combination of cool, frosty mint and warm, robust chocolate that meshes ...
Ways to Support & Encourage your Reluctant Reader
No matter how much you try to read to them as babies, some children become reluctant readers by the time they start going to school. They may struggle with letters or sounds, or just find every other task more interesting. If there is an underlying problem like dyslexia, it’s important to discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. In these situations, it can be difficult for parents to determine ...
Three Reasons Why You Should Go See “Gifted” – Movie Review
My family and I had the opportunity to attend an advanced screening of the movie "Gifted". Before I launch into my thoughts and opinions, let me give you a little background on the movie. Here is the official plot synopsis: Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) - in a coastal town in Florida. Frank's plans for a normal ...
Homemade Onion Soup Recipe
I absolutely love onion soup - it is probably my favorite soup to eat when it is made right. I'm super picky and can't stand when onion soup is overpowered by salt and therefore rarely order it out. I love making onion soup at home for lunch or dinner but always feel like I need a little something to snack on with it and I think I may have found the perfect accompaniment, especially if you eat ...
Linguine with White Wine Clam Sauce
Being a New England native, I love my seafood. Granted, getting fresh seafood here in the Midwest isn't always easy but it is always expensive. Luckily, a few of my favorite dishes can be made with canned versions of my favorite tastes from the sea. This linguine with white wine clam sauce is made with canned clams and is a lighter version of it's creamy cousin. I participated in ...
Culver’s Fish Fry – Yay or Nay?
Having grown up in the boondocks of Connecticut, I have to admit that I never even heard of a fish fry until I moved to Wisconsin. When I mentioned it to my parents, they remembered their churches having them when they were children, but the fish fry had long since vanished from the weekly dining out option. Once I landed in Wisconsin, I began noticing signs for fish frys everywhere - local ...
Creating a Home Study Space
While a lot of the focus on improving education centers around what happens in the school building, we also need to take a look at how we are setting our students up for success at home. Whether your student is doing homework after their traditional school day, attending an online school or participating in homeschooling, having a space that promotes learning is crucial to success. I connected ...
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- …
- 77
- Next Page »











