Between my job, the kids’ activities, and recent family events it has stayed steadily busy in these parts. Here are a few things I have done recently that I recommend. Made these but added applesauce in place of butter and whole wheat flour in place of white and I also added chopped dried apples. They [...]
If I didn’t run a daycare in my home I would probably bake full time. I have a lot of room to improve, but I enjoy the process. I love delivering the goodies to friends, neighbors, etc and seeing the big surprised smile on their face. I love picking out cupcake liners, raffia to tie [...]
Mocha Peanut Butter Frosting 4 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter 4 Tablespoons soft unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar 3 heaping Tablespoons cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 5 Tablespoons heavy cream (more or less, depending on your desired consistency) Mix together the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla. Add the sugar and blend [...]
There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. ~Mirabel Osler It’s my place to dig my hands in the dirt. Clear my head. Find excitement in each new bud of growth. And talk to God. My garden [...]
*this was originally posted August, 2010* Teen, Tween, & Girl take their lunches to school. Even Teen, attending the Jr. High, prefers to take his lunch. Mainly because we won’t allow him to spend $5.00 a day on junk from the snack food bar. Over the years I have found what works and does not [...]
During the summer I try to keep fresh fruit on hand. I cut it all up and fill a large bowl with grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, other berries, etc. Another favorite snack for my kids is fruit smoothies. This pitcher is actually 3 blenders worth of ingredients… we drink a lot of smoothies! Ingredients for [...]
While I was on vacation in Colorado I ate a lot of fresh fruit and salads… it was wonderful! One thing I knew I wanted to eat while away was Caprese anything. Tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil is not deemed as a meal in my household, so I took advantage of fixing it while away. My [...]
