I always knew I wanted to raise boys. To be exact, I hoped for three boys and a girl. This may happen yet. As a mom of boys, I pictured lots of adventures. Lots of dirt. Lots of skinned knees. And certainly lots of hugs. I can’t say that I ever imagined going on a nature walk in search of…
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Pterodactyl Wings Tutorial
Are dinosaurs dangerous? Why are dinosaurs extinct? If I had a quarter for every time I heard those questions……I could pay somebody who is more knowledgeable than I am to answer them. And if I had a quarter for every time I have actually answered those questions (you know, when I’m not playing deaf)……I could go shopping, probably at Goodwill,…
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Chicken Broth
(Incredibly) Healthy. (Incredibly) Frugal. (Incredibly) Easy. This is the perfect trifecta of qualities for anyone trying to save money and feed her (his) family healthy food. Homemade chicken broth is one of the most useful kitchen staples to have on hand. It is also one of the healthiest. And it’s not just for making soup. Broth is used in casseroles, sauces, pastas like…
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Tightening the Belt on Grocery Spending
We celebrated our daughter’s half-birthday last week. (For non-math scholars, that means she is six months old). The months truly have flown by. She is still brand new and yet at the same time, it seems like we have been our little family of five for much longer than half a year. It’s a beautiful contradiction. Was this really six…
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Finding Deals at Goodwill
Anyone who knows me can tell you that I LOVE finding deals at Goodwill. Earlier this week my husband likened his inability to go to a river without bringing his fly rod to my inability to drive by Goodwill without wanting to stop in. That is saying a lot. And it’s not far off the mark. When we have a need…
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Five Twists on Cheesy Quesadillas
Summer Picnic Series: Yesterday I shared a recipe for delicious homemade tortillas. And making quesadillas is one of our favorite ways to use tortillas. Quesadillas are a great lunch idea because they are quick and because whatever is on hand can easily be used to make lots of different combinations. The fact that they are so portable and don’t require…
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