I have a few little baking tricks I use that greatly improve the overall taste and “nutrition” of baked goods. First of all, I typically use less sugar than the recipe calls for. I will usually use 2/3 – ¾ of the total amount, mostly when making cookies but also with sweet breads like banana … Read more
So this morning as I ate a yogurt for my second breakfast I was reminded of a little snack I would make for myself when I was pregnant. (I’m not pregnant now, but I still require a second breakfast.) For me the hardest food restriction was no cookie dough. I think I only disobeyed one … Read more
Today I was browsing in this adorable little craft shop and saw a little plaque with a quote from everyone’s favorite bear, Winne the Pooh. He so simply said, “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” I just about cried on the spot. Thanks Pooh Bear! [photo from jupiterimages.com]
Next year I REALLY want to get our taxes done before an hour ago. That’s right, my husband just finished about an hour ago…on April 15…the last possible day. He hates doing taxes as I’m sure many of you do. Now we can all put it out of our minds until next year. HAPPY TAX … Read more
My sister told me about this great online library where you can download books to put on your mp3 player. It’s called Net Library – go to your library’s homepage and they should have a link or ask your local librarian about it. You can go directly to the page and log in that way, … Read more
These books have been my son’s favorites for several months now – we’ve been reading board books to him since day one, and these hold his interest the best. Each book has 5 touchable objects on the first page and counts down until there’s only one object left at the end. He loves to touch … Read more
Monday: Pita Pizza Pizza sauce 1 qt. tomato sauce 1 T. oregano 1 t. salt 1 T. sugar 1/2 t. garlic powder 1 t. basil 1/4 t. pepper Makes enough sauce for 1 pizza (jelly roll size) Making pizza together is a great family fun activity – Let each member good his or her own … Read more
I get the mailer for JoAnn Fabric & Craft and this picture was on the cover. That blue dress in the middle is nice and summery – I am getting inspired to do some clothing construction! I have sewn clothing for myself in the past, but not in a long while. I think my next … Read more
OR My in-laws get their ice cream out of the carton with a butter knife. The first time I saw my husband do this, I didn’t get it. But I have since changed my mind because I don’t like the regular ice cream scoopers – they don’t get enough ice cream out with each scoop … Read more
Something strange happened in my house the other day: My husband re-organized a part of our medicine cabinet.In our bathroom we have a three section medicine cabinet above the sink rather than just a mirror (this is one of my favorite things in our whole house, by the way. Medicine cabinets are AWESOME and help … Read more