Bag It Forward School Supply Shopping #BagItForward #Cbias
When I first heard of the Bag It Forward mission – a mission that encourages you to pay it forward by donating a #BagItForward School Supply kit to a student, an educator, or organization that supports children in need, – I was super excited to get involved. What I didn’t expect is how enthusiastic my […]
The Backyard Cow
We’ve been thinking about raising a few cows and after reading The Backyard Cow: An Introductory Guide to Keeping a Productive Family Cow, I feel fully prepared to do so. In a nutshell, I think that sums up the quality of this comprehensive guide. Author Sue Weaver walks the user through selecting the best breed, developing “cow […]
Gluten Free Oven-Fried Frito Chicken Fingers with Honey-Mustard Dip
Note: You can swap tortilla chips for the Fritos and use store-bought salad dressing, barbecue sauce or just plain ketchup in place of the honey-mustard dip. SERVES 6 PREP TIME 20 minutes COOK TIME 20 minutes Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing 6 cups corn chips, such as Fritos, coarsely crushed Salt and pepper 3 large […]
Go Back to School with AstroBrights and Give a Brighter Year
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. AstroBrights are certainly not shy about color. These brilliant papers come in 23 colors that easily snag attention. I’ve been a fan of AstroBrights for years. We often use them for library […]
Odd Green Summer Fun
Disney movies are generally high up on my list, but particularly, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” is top on my must-see. I’m not sure if it’s the green-living gal in me or the attraction to the simply sweet story line, or the central magical message of hope this movie exudes… likely a combo of […]
Tailgating at Home with #NCAAFootball13 (and a Giveaway!) #CBias
Family game nights at our house are a weekly occurrence. Playing a game everyone likes is a great way to have fun together and stay connected, so we rotate between board games (that I prefer) and video games (which my children prefer to play.) We’ve got our NCAA Football 13 game face on! Because they are […]
Landowner’s Guide to Managing Your Woods
If you’ve ever wanted to be a more active participant in ensuring the health of your woodland or thought about/are involved with logging, A Landowner’s Guide to Managing Your Woods: How to Maintain a Small Acreage for Long-Term Health, Biodiversity, and High-Quality Timber Production is a vital read! Last year, we worked with our county […]
Muffin Tin Chef – Salmon Cakes
I’ve made mini-cheesecakes, snack cakes, and of course muffins in a muffin tin before and never knew how much I was missing out on! The Muffin Tin Chef cookbook opened my eyes (and kitchen) to a whole new world of appetizers, entrees, and snacks – all baked in a mini or regular size muffin pan. […]
Getting Started with Cake Decorating
Source: pinstars.info via Priscilla on Pinterest If you’re a fan of television shows like “Ace of Cakes” or “Cake Boss,” you know how time-consuming decorating a cake can be. Creating elaborate cakes like those on television would be an amazing feat, but if your skills are stuck at simply frosting a cake, have no fear, […]
Summer Sweet Watermelon Sorbet
To me, watermelon and summer are synonymous. A fresh, juicy slice with any barbecue is a must! But sometimes, I like to try a little something different. Sorbet is an easy dessert that makes a great finish to a picnic meal or simply a fabulous treat to enjoy on a hot summer day. Watermelon Sorbet […]
Myth or Fact: Can You Have Good Debt?
When it comes to the best ways to use money, too many Americans operate under a key misconception, says investment adviser and financial planner Ike Ikokwu. “Money is opportunity, and having a blind spot for maximizing investment can drastically reduce one’s future options,” says Ikokwu, author of Winning the Money Game: Separating the Myths from […]
Summer Camp Inspired #Crafts for Kids
This year, my rural boys attended a short 4H camp and though it was tough to let them go, I know it’s an experience they’ll treasure forever. They learned a lot, experienced a ton of new activities, and formed some new friendship bonds. Before they went, I purchased a few disposable cameras to help them […]