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Summer Activities for Preschoolers

With summer approaching, many stay at home moms are gearing up for a new schedule.  If you have preschoolers, sometimes it can be hard to keep them entertained – with their shorter attention spans and need for more movement – while your bigger kids are content to visit the library and swim at the pool. [...]

Homemade Easter Treats

by @ Thursday, April 1st, 2010. Filed under Activities, Cooking with Kids, Easter, Family & Kids, Holidays, Recipes, Spring

These are recipes I got from my Grandmother’s recipe box… Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs 2 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioner’s (powdered) sugar 2 cups peanut butter 2 cups light corn syrup 4 cups chocolate chips In medium bowl mix dry milk, confectioner’s sugar, peanut butter and corn syrup.  Knead until [...]

A Breath of Fresh Air *updated*

by @ Monday, March 29th, 2010. Filed under Announcements, Coffee Chats, Seasons

I just love it when its finally warm enough to throw the windows open and air out the house, don’t you?  It’s so refreshing just to have a light breeze moving through the house and clearing out some of the stale air. It’s also a great time to make some changes in your environment.   Rearrange [...]

Happy Spring

by @ Friday, March 19th, 2010. Tags: ,
Filed under Coffee Chats, Seasons, Spring

Ohhhhhh – it’s here!  And the sun is shining.  Birds are a-twitterin’ and flowers are springing up everywhere.  It’s warming up and allergies are rolling in.  But I do love Spring.  I keep looking for the first shoots of my peonies to be coming up.  I know – it’s a bit early for them, but [...]

Spring into Dayspring

by @ Thursday, March 18th, 2010. Tags:
Filed under Coffee Chats, Seasons, Spring

Have you been to Dayspring lately?  I just got an email from them yesterday that highlighted their Messianic Gift collection for Easter.  Jewelry, plates & goblets, candlesticks and more to celebrate Passover/Communion or Easter.  LOVELY items. This “I AM the Bread of Life” plate is beautiful, don’t you think? I got to thinking about my [...]

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

by @ Tuesday, October 28th, 2008. Filed under Cooking with Kids, Holidays, Recipes, Seasons

6 croissants, cubed and toasted 1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin puree 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cream 1/8 cup molasses 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar Combine all ingredients and put the bread in last.  Spread evenly in a casserole dish and [...]

More Affordable Family Fun Summer (and year round) Activities

I am sure many of you have heard the words “I’m bored” at some point during the summer. We still have a bit of summer vacation left, so I thought it would be good to share some great family fun ideas to help with the bordums. Family Fun Summer Activities: Family Game Night – Having [...]

Summer Grill’n Recipes

by @ Thursday, July 17th, 2008. Tags: ,
Filed under Cooking with Kids, Family & Kids, Mommie Stuff, Recipes, Summer, Tips

Summer is a great time to pull out the grill and have some outdoor fun. Make it a fun time for you and your family. Invite some friends over, set up the back yard or porch and enjoy your family and friends. Here are some recipes that celebrate summer and grilling… Grilled Pork Chops Ingredients: [...]

Family Fun in the Summer Ideas

We are well into summer and some Moms may be losing their minds and wondering WHAT to do to keep the kids busy and their sanity in tact! Well, here are a few family fun in the summer ideas to do as a family. Splash Day: Get the hose out or the sprinklers and let [...]

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