I remember being twelve and making safety-pin bracelets at girls camp. I thought they were so cool. I wore the bracelet every day until I lost it at the pool the next summer. It was red, white, and blue. So patriotic. So 1974. Well, safety-pin bracelets have come back full circle… Now I just need the Farrah Fawcett hair-do to […]
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Who would have ever thought that chickpeas (also known as Garbanzo Beans) could be so mouth popping delicious? When roasted they have such a wonderful crispy texture. These are fantastic by themselves and add a great crouton crunch to salads. It’s an easy way to get a veggie into you (minus butter or ranch) and your child. P.S. […]
Salon Party
Two down, one to go. My first and youngest children’s birthdays are eight days apart, so when it comes to celebrating, it gets crazy around here. Thankfully, I have until March till the next one. Anyway, back to the party. My oldest daughter wanted to have a Salon Party. To make it a little more fun, we […]
Can You Hear Me Now?
Yesterday we had our very first “accidental post”. The publish and save buttons are really close. There is no way to come back from that. Wait. I mean… yesterday we sent you a “teaser” for today’s post. Yea. We meant to do that. Today’s post is a fun way to help your child learn their phone number or even dial 911. First, […]
Easy Last Minute Valentine Idea
Sometimes my week does not go well. We’re practically living in the car, or I have something to do every night. Maybe you’re just now thinking…Hmmm. What’s on for tomorrow? Wait. What? Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day? I mean, you knew it was but you’re not ready. Those holidays can sneak up on you. If you have waited until the last-minute for a […]
Costco Take-N-Bake Makeover
This is what my family ate for dinner tonight. Gourmet take- out? No. It’s a reassembled Costco pepperoni pizza. For a change of pace we’ll remove the pepperoni on all or part of the pizza. It tastes completely different (even better) especially when you add some vegetables. This makes dinner a quick fix and you’re less ridden with the guilt trip that comes […]
You’re Welcome!
If you don’t know what Halo Heaven is, you have been missing out. I have little girls and let’s just say, that when I found this goldmine, I was more than thrilled. Don’t stop reading if you have boys. This place has got them covered too. My sister teaches preschool. Last year she and her co-teacher […]
Nostalgic DIY Bracelet
Years ago my grandmother passed away. I was eleven or twelve years old at the time. A little while later we went to visit my grandpa and he gave me a necklace that belonged to my grandmother. It was a broken strand of pearls. I don’t think they were real but they were nice. He also gave me some sweaters that […]
Age Spot Prevention. Yes Please.
I took the above picture on my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. My mother wanted to duplicate the photograph of the pose taken on their wedding day. Not too bad-looking for people in their seventies. But despite my mother’s graceful aging, she was stopped by a cashier (older than she) to tell her how to prevent age spots. (Thank […]
Hula Hoop Hideout
O.k. I know you can see a hand holding up our hoola hoop hide out. Still, it’s a great idea. Made with a hoola hoop and a group of three long draperies or even cloth shower curtains. Hit the clearance aisle and see what you can find. This hide out is “take downable” which I love. It can be […]