The 12 Things I Learned From My Mom My mom was known as the "Donut Lady" in our hometown of Rugby, North Dakota. Just about everybody loves donuts, and our local community, family and friends loved her special touch. She lived to be 100 years old, just a few months short of her 101st birthday, and she was a treasure. She had such a joyful spirit and loved being silly and … [Read more...] about The 12 Things I Learned From The Donut Lady (aka My Mom)
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How to Plan a Family Staycation
Planning a Family Staycation Thanks to the price of gas, the cost of food, and the economy in general, more and more families are choosing to stay near home for their vacations. Internet bloggers have coined a new word to describe this trend - "Staycation"! Staycations seem to be the latest trend in family-oriented "time away" vacations. Basically, a "staycation" is a vacation … [Read more...] about How to Plan a Family Staycation
Savory Greek Salad: Quick and Easy Meal Planning Strategies
Savory Greek Salad I'm always on the lookout for yummy, healthy recipes. This week I came across a great recipe for a way to eat more raw veggies - Savory Greek Salad. Give it a try, because I bet you'll enjoy it as much as we did. Ingredients: 1 medium/large chopped tomato 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped to bite-sized pieces 1 15 oz. can black olives, … [Read more...] about Savory Greek Salad: Quick and Easy Meal Planning Strategies
Quick and Easy Meals: Yummy Hamburger Soup
Hamburger soup is one of my favorite dishes. It's quick and easy to make and it's a great way to use up left overs. So you get a great satisfying meal with lots of nutrition and it will only cost you pennies. Let the kiddos join you in the kitchen. They can peel the carrots, cut up the veggies and make the salad. Cooking with children may take you a little longer so leave time … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Meals: Yummy Hamburger Soup
10 Ways to Protect Your Children Online
A great article from Courtney at Women Living Well Ministries... 10 Ways to Protect Your Children On-Line 1. Be aware. If we don’t protect them who will? It is our job as parents to know what our children are doing and to set boundaries. We need to monitor their video games, movies, television, apps, twitter, facebook, instagram, youtube, texting and the list goes on! … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Protect Your Children Online