Taking Steps to Live a Better Life
In the midst of Pinterest, Facebook fan pages and all of the really great blogs and articles out there, it is very easy to get overwhelmed and intimidated when it comes to making lifestyle changes. It seems like everyone else is living the lifestyle that you want and,...
Java
There is something satisfying about drinking my morning coffee from a pretty cup. It's even better when I can drink it hot. Hot coffee seems like such a novelty to me. I am not one of those people that needs to drink my coffee before I get my day started. My day...
Curriculum or Not?
My son is heading into that age that people will start asking about schooling choices. I was asked last year if we were planning to send Caleb to preschool. I said that we weren't because he could play just as well at home or at a friend's house. The response, "Well I...
Home Management is Not Learned in a Day
I am scatterbrained. I am one if those people that will run out to the car and back to the house 3 times because I forget things like keys, diaper bag, and once even the baby. True story! Don't worry, I realized I didn't have him before I actually reached the car and,...
Tomatoes – Attempt #2
I didn't post about my first attempt because it didn't last long enough to be significant. I bought 6 tomato starters, transplanted them, and then thought that 15 degrees at 11:00pm meant that it would not freeze that night. I was wrong. I did things a little bit...
How To Make Yogurt
I have been making yogurt (on and off) since September 2011. I have read a whole bunch of recipes and, through much trial and error, found a recipe that works for my family. Some things that I have learned about how to make yogurt are as follows: 1. The longer you let...