A few weeks ago, my son was invited by a girl from his school to the Sadie’s Dance! These kids both love science, and I love what they did to be creative with the high school dance invite! First, the girl delivered four boxes, each with a piece of computer equipment. When he got all …
While this time of year can be cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything and changing leaves, it can also mean cold season. And nothing can halt all your holiday plans like a cold. While there is no magic cure to the common cold, you can pay closer attention to the foods to eat to fuel your …
There are certain tools you need to be a great baker! A few of these I even have, and had NO idea what it was called, let alone what it was used for! Your bakeware can come in all sorts of materials too. There is stone, aluminum, glass, silicone, steel, etc… All of the above …
If you’ve ever hated the high price of protein bars, you should definitely consider making your own! Most protein bars cost between $1-$4.00, but when you make your own, you can get it as low as $0.25. These protein cookies have 140 calories each , 5 grams of Fat 13 grams of carbs and 11 grams of …
A long time favorite of my kids are these mini taco bowls! These are easy to make for a quick and delicious dinner. The first time we made these was after a Jr. High foods class my daughter took. They made it in school, and she couldn’t wait to come home and make it for …
Grocery shopping is one of my least favorite tasks. It is, however, an evil necessity. I did at one time enjoy it. I think it was during the years that I was a stay-at-home mom and it was a chance to get out of the house. These days, as a working mom, it has become …
Storing your food properly will help keep them fresh longer, saving you money! So what is the proper way to store food? I’m so glad you asked. Milk, butter and eggs should be stored in the BACK of the fridge. They should also be stored away from any strong smelling food. These items take on …
Looking for a toy that can calm a hyper child, reduce aggression, promote creativity, stimulate the senses, and encourage learning? Look no further than your kitchen pantry. With 5 common ingredients you can make this wonderful play dough in minutes. As a former preschool teacher, I have tried many dough recipes and this is definitely …
I enjoy making waffles from scratch. Almost every time I do, I lose the 1/2 cup into the batter. It’s really annoying, especially since I hate to get my hands yuckies (as Maddie would say). So finally this last time I made them I came up with a solution! Anyone can feel free to create …
Growing up, I had a friend whose mom was the epitome of cool. Linda Thomas always let her daughters wear her shoes – even the high heels. I wasn’t even allowed to wear high heels until I was 14 (tragic huh?). The coolest thing about her though was when she did cooking demonstrations. Every so …