Throughout the spring months, my oldest daughter kept begging me to put a sandbox in our backyard. I could easily think of a half dozen reasons why it would be a bad idea to put one in our yard. However, I love giving my kids things that they desire and sandboxes are great for several reasons (they provide a safe place for kids to play in the … [Read more...] about DIY Deluxe Sensory Table
How to Use Reviews When Purchasing a Product or Service
When I need to purchase something new or hire someone to come make a repair in my home, I really appreciate being able to read reviews about the product or service. I often use reviews to weed out inferior options and to compare similar ones. Unfortunately, reviews have become somewhat of a minefield. It has become increasingly … [Read more...] about How to Use Reviews When Purchasing a Product or Service
Easy Sausage and Potato Skillet
I usually plan our meals in advance, but on occasion I have to whip something together without prior planning. When this happens, it may or may not turn out well. Thankfully, this Easy Sausage and Potato Skillet—one of these spur-of-the-moment meals—was both flavorful and filling. Ingredients 1 lb. ground sausage (I used turkey Italian … [Read more...] about Easy Sausage and Potato Skillet
How to Prevent Snags in Moisture-Wicking Clothes
My husband loves clothes made from moisture-wicking fabrics. We live on the Texas Gulf Coast where it is very hot and humid, so he appreciates that he can wear polo shirts made of these fabrics to work. Moisture-wicking clothes (such as those in the popular Nike Dri-FIT line) are designed to quickly move sweat to the outer surfaces of … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Snags in Moisture-Wicking Clothes
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Getting my family to church on time on Sunday mornings is often a challenge. I recently discovered that muffins can help us make it there before the service begins. Eating breakfast is often a time-consuming part of our preparations. However, my girls move pretty quickly if I have something novel and tasty to offer them as soon as they … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Updated Printables Page
A few weeks ago I made updates to my Recipes Page. This week I turned my attention to my Printables Page. I had about a dozen printables that I had never added to the page, so this update was long overdue! Hopefully these changes will make it easy for you to find printables that will be of use to you. When you go to the page, you will find … [Read more...] about Updated Printables Page
5 Reasons Hand-Me-Downs are Awesome
My daughters’ wardrobes are comprised primarily of used outfits. Thanks to the generosity of their grandparents, they each get a couple of brand new outfits each year. However, the vast majority of their clothes are hand-me-downs or items we’ve purchased from consignment stores. When I think of hand-me-downs, my mental images are of … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Hand-Me-Downs are Awesome
Christmas in July: Deciding Whether or Not to Participate in the Santa Tradition
If you have little kids, then you are faced with the question of whether or not to take part in the Santa tradition (i.e., teaching kids that a jolly old man stops by to leave gifts for them to open on Christmas morning). This tradition can be fun and add excitement to the Christmas season, but it also has some drawbacks. You may be … [Read more...] about Christmas in July: Deciding Whether or Not to Participate in the Santa Tradition
