Well here we are. The first week of school completed. School supplies bought. Backpacks filled. Lockers decorated. Lunches packed. Early mornings; no more sleeping in. Homework begins. Projects ahead. School events. Sporting Events. Church Activities. Filling in my calendar. Not … Continue reading
Category Archives: Family
Last week I wrote about how using different types of bread could make your child’s school lunch a bit more exciting. Today I wanted to offer just a few more ideas to help you with planning your child’s lunch. These … Continue reading
Every now and then I said I would tell you about some products that I tried and really liked. The products I told you about last month were Veggie Straws, Veggie Patties, and Roasted Garlic and Black Bean Tortilla Chips. … Continue reading
Yes, it’s that time again – the beginning of a new school year. Time for backpacks and lunchboxes. Time to plan what snacks, drinks, and lunches to pack for your child each day. I thought I would offer some help … Continue reading
Yesterday I told you about the nice family vacation we had in Michigan at Lakeside Cabins Resort. Today I wanted to highlight one of our favorite day trips while we were there. We spent 2 days at Warren Dunes State … Continue reading
We just got back from a wonderful family vacation. I kind of threw it together at the last minute since our original plans for a Northern Michigan vacation fell through. Finding something last minute in the middle of August isn’t … Continue reading
For our family fun nights, we usually either play a card or board game, or rent a movie to watch together. There are so many different options available for renting movies: local video stores (although few of these are around … Continue reading
Usually if something breaks or needs maintenance around our house, I try to fix it myself. This comes mostly from my upbringing. Although my Dad was a tradesman himself (a bricklayer), it was forbidden to discuss actually paying someone to … Continue reading
Looking for a fun card game to play with your family? Well, I highly recommend the card game “Phase 10”. It’s not a new game; in fact, it’s been around for quite a while. But lately, our family has been … Continue reading
I have used Arm & Hammer Baking Soda mostly for baking. Baking Soda is a common ingredient in many recipes. I have placed an open box of baking soda in my refrigerator and freezer to help absorb odors. Sometimes I … Continue reading