“May I have an ice lolly?” “Shall we take the lift or the stairs?” “Run along and find your blue trousers, lad.” Taking a pretend trip to England for the evening may be just what your family needs to brighten eyes and put smiles on faces. You can make it as simple as watching an […]
Harvesting Carrots
When my grandma was little, her family kept their carrots in the cellar in a bucket of sand. I don’t really have that option so I like to preserve carrots by freezing them. Here’s the process we use: 1) Wash the carrots. 2) Peel and cut off the tops and the ends of the carrots. […]
Family Bonding Time – Read, Watch, Enjoy!
“They left the best part out!” “Annabeth is supposed to be blond!” “I like the book much better. They ruined the movie.” Over the years comparing books with movies has been a fun point of discussion and bonding for our family. We have enjoyed reading illustrated classics and other great books followed by watching the […]
Teaching Children to Protect Themselves from Pornography
The world we live in has moved away from the long established values of virtue, honesty, civility, and love. Yet, history has taught us that a strong society and happiness, both now and later, are based on those eternal virtues. The long established values provide safety and consistency in our homes. Kids can gain confidence […]
Andrea’s Pumpkin Muffins
I contacted a dear friend and asked her permission to share this recipe with you! We love these muffins. I can’t tell you how many times I have baked them over the years! Half of the oil is replaced with applesauce…so I pretend they are healthy. Andrea’s Pumpkin Muffins ¾ cup canola oil ¾ cup […]
Budgeting Tips — Watching Your Money
I was asked the other day how my husband and I budget. I chuckled a little and shook my head…budgets have to adjust as situations change and kids come along and as kids get older. There is no set formula for the perfect budget. But if 20 years of marriage and continuing to raise six […]
Creating a Written History for your Deceased Grandparents
Creating a Written History Do you wish your children could get to know your grandparents? Not just their birth and death dates and locations, but really get a feel for who they were. Here is a simple way to create a cherished history that helps you see beyond the dates. Message or email your living […]
Mom’s Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
My daughter wanted to know if we had any more zucchini for zucchini bread. When she heard the answer was “yes,” she said, “Oh good, I am just really feeling it.” Of course, we made some. Here’s our favorite zucchini bread recipe…straight from my mom’s kitchen. Mom’s Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread 3 eggs 1 cup […]
Meet Mozart
How can we expect our children to learn to love great music if we never introduce it? Here is a quick way to give your kids a splash of knowledge about Mozart and to give them a glimpse of the world’s more refined things: Meet Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart = Put a picture of Mozart on […]
Controlling Anger
Parental guidance plays a big role in a child’s ability to manage anger and master self. Each child is different. Here are some possible ways to help your child learn to control anger: Teaching Your Child to Forbear: It is instructive to teach the word “forbear” and link it to “four bears.” Forbear means to […]
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