4 Things You Need to Know Before Purchasing a Used Tractor
Whether you’ve previously owned a tractor or are shopping the market for the first time, having a solid understanding what you need and what you need to look for are invaluable assets. Especially if you plan to purchase a used tractor. “Tractors for sale” signs and auctions are alluring. Auctions and quick sales can leave […]
Sweet Potato Barbecue vs Vegetable Ranch Style Chicken Strips – 6 Step Recipe
Updating your favorite recipes to a healthier version is not always an easy task. Some things are simple swaps such as exchanging whole wheat flour for white flour or almond milk for milk, but others are more difficult. One favorite, in particular, that has posed a challenge are my sons favorite ranch chip-crusted chicken strips. […]
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Grilled Pizza Recipe
Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crusts inspired me to try my hand at creating a grilled pizza. Truly, I had no idea what an incredible treat we were missing. Grilled pizza crust turns out divine – just the right crispness and amazing flavor! Of course, it helps to start with a great crust, and the Pillsbury Artisan […]
This Shark Week, Discover Sharkopedia
Did you know that some hammerhead sharks intentionally suntan to darken their skin for tactical advantage under water? Neither did I until I uncovered all the fascinating facts in Sharkopedia: The Complete Guide To Everything Shark. Shark Week, an annual week of dedicated shark programs on the Discovery Channel, is a favored event in our […]
Sparkling Black Raspberry Sorbet #Recipe
It’s berry season in Kentucky right now and these juicy little treats are piling up quicker than dessert dishes at the family reunion. Frozen blackberries are particularly sweet on a hot summer day, but if you want to step things up a notch, try this delicious sorbet recipe from our friends at SparklingICE. It’s a […]
Should Toddlers Be Using Computers?
Recent studies conclude that over 90 percent of Americans own one or more forms advanced computer technology, such as a cell phone, video gaming device, tablet or laptop. Outside the home, computers are plentiful, as well. Classrooms, libraries, retail outlets and coffee shops all provide various forms of electronic access. Our children are certainly growing […]
Superhero Birthday Memory Board Craft ~ Spider-Man Style DIY
A few years ago, I found a birthday memory board banner at a party shop that the kids could sign for the birthday boy or girl. Thought it would be a nice keepsake and it certainly was a hit with everyone. Since then, I’ve made a custom sign each year using Elmer’s Foam Poster Board […]
Digging Up Stones with the Mine for Gems Science Kit
My youngest son has a small rock collection he’s compiled over the years. A few treasures from our own creek, from a Mammoth Cave trip, various other vacations and… without rambling on, the point is, he has a penchant for discovering rocks and admires their variant features and histories. Which is why, I figured any of the […]
How to Find the Right Pattern Size When Sewing Children’s Clothing #DIY
Sewing for children can be a little tricky. There’s not only the matter of finding styles the child will proudly wear, but also the challenge of finding the right pattern size (especially for children who are petite or tall for their age.) If you are an inexperienced tailor, you might assume that the size a […]
Beet Salad Recipe
Legend has it, that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, used beetroot to enhance her alluring powers. Several cultures still condone the myth that if a man and a woman eat from the same beet, they will form a lasting love. There may be some merit to the love-beet connection as beets contain […]
Creative Ways to Get Boys to Read
(originally printed in Jump-Starting Boys by Pam Withers and Cynthia Gill) “Create ‘whisper phones’ from plastic piping in hardware stores, and read to your son with your lips at one end of the tube and his ear at the other. Teachers swear it endears youngsters to reading time! While they’re being read to, let boys […]
Gluten Free Summer Snack Series: Navitas Sun-Dried Dragon Fruit #glutenfree
Ever have a gluten free snack nearly leap out of the package and scream “you totally have try me?” If so, you may have already encountered Navitas Naturals Dragon Fruit Slices. If not, read on about this gem of dried fruit goodness… Hylocereus undatus, more commonly referred to as dragon fruit, has an amazing array […]