Monthly Archives for November 2010
Dog days
It was a long day for all of us. They tired her out as much as they did me.
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Biscuits
Today we’re working on our alphabet, and not so our children can learn how to read. We want to help them make the connection between what goes into their mouths and how their body uses it. Because it’s not enough … Continue reading
Teaching real food to kids, starting with jello
My husband returned today from a two-week trial, and while he was gone, I learned I’m not cut out to be a single parent. Because first we got wiped out from a stomach bug, and then our dog came down … Continue reading
How to roast a turkey
*For an update on our home building project, read my debut post, “Can a Home Make Your Marriage Happy?”, on YourTango. It’s almost here, my favorite meal of the year. There’s nothing like comfort food to bring a family together. … Continue reading
Cheddar Chili Bowls, and my Happy Parent Place
On Saturday, we got our first snowfall here, right in time for our neighborhood’s annual chili fest. For close to a week, our children and I’d been cooped up indoors, thanks to a stomach bug, and without Matt here I’d … Continue reading
What do windows say about a house?
My husband loves clean lines. On counters. On tables. On night stands. Whereas I could step over a dead body without noticing it, unless he pointed it out. (I know, I am such the guy in this relationship.) So I … Continue reading
How to keep your home clean with kids
Yesterday I met up with my friends Andrea and Nicole for their thoughts on our house plans. Both have built their own homes, with livability tricks like drawers in your laundry room so dirty clothes aren’t stored on your floor. … Continue reading
A Command Center: What improves your marriage?
On Friday night, Matt and I checked into The Westin while his mom and brother watched our three children. We didn’t leave our room. We uncorked a bottle of wine and snuggled under our comforter. And as we laughed, I … Continue reading