Just a few days ago, we brought home a small batch of baby chicks from the farm store. That means every morning we are treated to a cheery chorus of peeps and cheeps. The children love to hold the tiny birds and stroke their fuzzy tummies. Sometimes the surprised baby birds are even treated to a quick smooch on the beak! We got a mix of baby Bantams, Americanas and Orpingtons. The children had all those chicks named within 24 hours, and the names were so cute, I wanted to share them with Continue Reading
Green Bean Bundles, a Favorite Side Dish
There are many variations of Green Bean Bundles floating out there on the internet, but my recipe is much more simple (only three ingredients!) and uses ingredients that you might already have on hand in your pantry. Let's hear it for cans! This savory and delicious favorite came to me from my wonderful mother-in-law. They're made with bacon, so Green Bean Bundles are actually a favorite side dish in my family any time of year, but we especially enjoy them at holiday dinners when a ham or Continue Reading
Why I Almost Gave Up on Cloth Diapers
I became interested in cloth diapers for one simple reason: to save money. Benjamin was our third child and money was getting tight. One day, while browsing through the ads in the back of my baby magazine, I saw an offer for a free fitted diaper. It was a no-strings-attached offer. If it didn't work, I could send it back. The idea of trying any free baby product seemed fun to me. So I filled out the form and received my free fitted about a week later. There was a long list of instructions Continue Reading
How to Eat a Cupcake
Step One - Pull up a chair and get comfortable. Congratulate yourself for turning 2 years old. Step Two - Lean in, and inhale the cupcake. Step Three - Wear your icing and crumbs proudly. Happy birthday to all my March babies! Samuel turned 2, Benjamin turned 4 and Catherine reached a whopping 8! So what's the busiest birthday month in your house? Continue Reading
Tea Time With My Children
Tea time is something we like to do at least a couple of times a week. And no, this is not Buckingham Palace! Sometimes "tea time" just means cookies and juice. But quite often, the children and I do brew a pot of tea and have something fresh-baked from the oven. The idea is just to get together for a little bit of refreshment and conversation before the hustle and bustle of dinner preparations and Daddy's return from work each evening. After winning a prize package from Mountain Rose Herbs, Continue Reading