Sometimes we think we couldn’t possibly be good parents because we make mistakes. Or because so much of the time, it’s just so hard. You’ve heard them too. Your girlfriends have said these things and you’ve jumped right in with something like this, “Did you see how you handled that name-calling episode? Top notch. Or…
Remembering Mom
Our friend Gloria has found a beautiful way to remember her mom and keep her traditions alive. “Mom tried to teach us to notice the beauty of nature around us and the contrast of colors. She taught us art lessons as children and as adults. We learned to paint with water colors, oil,…
Grandparents’ Day Video Gift
We heard about this cute gift our friend put together for her mom and we thought it would be a perfect and personal little present to put together for Grandparents’ Day (September 13th for 2015!). But really, this is the thoughtful kind of gift that you could use for any birthday or Mothers’ or Fathers’…
Memory Jars
At the age of 13 my grandpa boarded an empty railroad car on a train headed for Las Vegas. He and four other boys were on their way to the Borox Mines just east of Vegas to work for the summer. After one week, 12 hours a day of 120 degree temperatures, and back-breaking work,…
DIY Herb Planters
Let’s celebrate Earth Day by recycling your tin cans and rerouting them to your windowsills, countertops, and porches as herb planters. I think these would also be fun Mother’s Day or teacher gifts. Who doesn’t love making your home a little greener! (And the basil smells heavenly.) Items needed:
Creamy Coconut Fruit Dip
From before I can remember, there’s been a special drawer at Grandma Annie’s house. And when I say special, I mean, full of chocolate. I imagine there was some kind of parental effort made when I was a little girl to conceal its existence, but that only lasted so long. Probably because it’s everyone’s favorite…
Berry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast & Berry Syrup
I’m not usually a fan of sweet breakfasts. We’re a lot more carnivorous around here. (Bring on the bacon!) But for occasions like Mother’s Day, this decadent recipe makes the day a little more special! We first woke up to this indulgent breakfast in an unusual setting – we were on a family raft…
3 Mother’s Day Gifts & GIVEAWAY!
When we were little-little meaning we couldn’t wrap gifts yet without making a complete mess-my dad would stage a fashion show of sorts to present Mother’s Day and birthday gifts to my mom. I remember walking into the room with shoes that were so big I couldn’t hardly keep them on my feet or sporting…