Summer Meal Planning Made Easy
“Putting together a weekly meal plan is one of the best habits to develop when... more »
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Painting Rocks – Garden Art DIY
My kids love to paint all kinds of things they find in nature, like acorns, sticks, and rocks, and I thought painting rocks for garden art might be a way to kill two (or three) birds with one stone! First, painting rocks is a fun way to add some color …
Gifts for Gardeners – Gardening Tool Set
What do you get for the gardener who has it all? I always have a hard time shopping for my Dad. This year, we decided to make him a gift for gardeners - since he's an avid gardener with a huge, productive garden in Central Missouri - and give him…
Grilled Shrimp with Jicama
It's that time of year. We are eating later, we have the grills fired up and we are eating light and healthy. Summer food is all about quick and easy. This grilled shrimp recipe couldn't be any easier and is perfect for entertaining.
Grilled Shrimp With Jicama
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3 Tips to Improve Your Wellness
This year I challenge you to ask of yourself the gift of FLOWERS…a Focused Life of Wellness whose Example Raises Strength, of course! Let me explain. I care about you as a mom, and I think it’s important for you to take time…
DIY: How to Recover Plain White Lampshades with Fabric and Paint
I love beautiful, colorful fabrics. Who doesn't, right? The right fabric can add just the right punch of color to a room. My dining room chandy was looking a little blah. Fortunately, Riley Blake Designs has some gorgeous prints and I knew they were just the thing to take…
Recipe: Spinach, Strawberry, and Walnut Salad
May is Strawberry Month! Strawberries are the most popular berries in the United States and when they are at their peak of flavor and freshness, an all-star food that packs plenty of good nutrition. This month is also National Salad Month and spinach is a tender green with health benefits…
Kids Craft: How to Make Spray Bottle Silhouette Art
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With the weather really starting to warm up, this is a great alternative to the normal sidewalk chalk and bubbles the kids play with outside all summer. It's simple and I bet you already have all the supplies you need! How to Make Spray Bottle Silhouette Art
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Saying Yes – A Parenting Experiment
I don't like disciplining my kids. I do it, of course. As parents we need to set limits, boundaries, and teach our kids. But that doesn't mean I like it. That means I say "no" a lot. Or otherwise use a negative phrase when I need to get…