Category Archives: B. Family – Home

How to Make Pumpkin Seeds

It’s a delicious and nutritious seasonal snack and it’s easy enough for kids to make almost entirely on their own! My daughter who is a HUGE fan of pumpkin seeds (especially if she made them…) teaches us how kids can whip up a batch in the kitchen. Recipe included in VIDEO (2:31). Do your kids…

How to Surrender 2010

I surrender. I give up and give in to the ten tons of laundry that has invaded my home, along with the despicable crumbs of food everywhere and the fact that I haven’t showered in three days. And no, I don’t have two newborns… not even one! It’s New Years Eve Day and well, that’s…

How to Make Spoon Pie

If you like non-fussy baking… enter here and win this gorgeous hard covered, 689 page “Bon Appetit Desserts” Cookbook. You will L-O-V-E it.

How to Make Mealtimes Memorable

Mealtimes can offer your family a chance to have real quality family time.   Show your children love by using some creativity and your kids will have wonderful memories that they can cherish into adulthood. Here are a few of my favorite ideas to get you started. 1. Own a Special plate. My mom had this cool plate…

How to Make Nut-free Granola

As part of The Great Purge of 2010, we’re on a Real Food regimen for the next few days. This means vegetarian, no wheat and minimally processed food. Diann, a Master Cleanse veteran has offered some advice:  have everything you need ready in advance. #wise I’ve made a double batch of granola. It’s a no…

How to Happy HALLOWEEN and Connect in the Kitchen

And no matter what ages your kids are, it’s always fun to get creative in the kitchen. Cooking is such a great way to connect.

How to Entertain Your Kids on a Coupon Run

I wanted to talk about ways to keep your children entertained while on a coupon run. I always recommend that if possible avoid couponing with your kids, however that is not always possible. In fact for many of us shopping with our kids is our only option. I wanted to share with you some ideas…

Happyheads Lice Prevention & Treatment

Last year, both my kids got lice. It was THE worse. I remember thinking that I would rather they get swine flu than lice. I shaved my boy’s head. It took HOURS to comb through and treat my girl’s head. With that and washing and bagging everything, I was pooped out. For the rest of…

How to Have Fun With Everyday Items

Your family is stuck in the house on a rainy day and the kids are starting to fight because they’re bored.  What do you do? Look around you and use what you have in your own living room!  We sometimes think that kids need expensive toys and fancy items but the truth is, they love the…

How to Make a Tex-Mex Dinner (Accidentally)

This recipe was a total mishap but it turns out to be one of my husband’s favorites!!  A couple of weeks ago we strayed from the menu because we were so wanting Chicken and Noodles.  So I put a split chicken in the crock pot in 2.5 cups of water and cooked it all night…