Planting is my favorite part of gardening – I like it even more than harvesting the produce! Every time I dig into the warm earth I’m taken back to my childhood when my grandma would give me a tray of annuals, trowel and half-full watering can, then point me to…
Last year Teacher built me a raised garden and I’d made a fumbling attempt at square foot gardening, but didn’t really know what I was doing. When gardening season was over I vowed to spend time over the winter researching square foot gardening aka “SFG” and planning my garden for…
When my friend Nicole’s son was younger he was allergic to fish, eggs, and almost every fruits and veggie you can think of, so when Princess didn’t have enough eggs to make the pumpkin bread she had her heart set on I called Nicole. I knew Nicole would have an…
The other day Irish Girl decided to make a healthy dessert for the kids. She graciously allowed me to peek over her shoulder to take photos, but they were so quick to make that I almost missed it! Yogurt Popsicle Recipe – in Short These yogurt popsicles are so easy-peasy…
When I think of dedicated servers I think of chocolate cake. I know it sounds weird so let me explain… Most internet users, including online business owners, don’t know what a “dedicated server” is, or why they might want to consider one for their online business. I didn’t either…
Gilda Radner had it right – it’s always something. © www.americandryerventcleaning.com One Monday night I was getting ready to run out the door to our Valley AEYC annual dinner, but had to stop on the way to pick up Jo-Bear’s geranium order – a summer soccer fundraiser. For once…
It’s May, which means it’s Valley AEYC Annual Dinner time! This year the dinner was held at the Melting Pot – a fondue restaurant I’ve wanted to try for a while. The committee chose a Pampering theme, and had a box of luscious truffles at each place setting. …
I admit it’s totally my fault. I took this adorable photo of Little Guy and Buddy watching the Backyardigans together. Then I put my camera back on the kitchen counter and walked away. See? Totally my fault for leaving my camera where Little Guy could reach it. Apparently…
As soon as Uncle Jay and Dee got engaged the rest of the family jumped in to help them plan. Whether they liked it or not. Since Irish Girl had done such a great job with Princess and Cowboy’s flowers, I volunteered her to do Uncle Jay and Dee’s flowers.…
Once again Teacher and I are putting our sanity on the line to accompany the middle school band to Chicago for the Music in the Parks competition. While you’re sitting comfortably in your home, maybe sipping a nice cuppa’ and eating a leisurely breakfast I’ll take a white chocolate mocha…
