Summer camp is over and we have officially started our month-long vacation (workaction for me) this weekend. So we are taking the challenge on the road! Here's the week 5 recap... read more[...]
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So far, Journey has been an architect, an entrepreneur, a playwright, an eco-superhero, an artist and a philanthropist! What’s next? Before you find out, here’s a quick recap of week 5…read more[...]
I can't believe that we are 6 weeks into the challenge already! Next week is Journey's last week of summer camp. Thank goodness I have this to keep her busy. Here's a quick recap of week 4...read more[...]
We are heading into the Super Fun Summer Challenge Week 5! Journey is having a blast and I hope your kids are too. Before I get into next week's challenge, I'll quickly recap week 3. read more[...]
Although my daughter is in summer camp, she still has quite a bit of free time when she gets home. Since she is an only child and I am a WAHM, I can't always play with her as much as she (or I) would like. But I didn't want her plopped in front of the television or bored all summer either. I needed to come up with an exciting way to keep her busy. The Super Fun Summer Challenge was[...]
Pasta is always my go to dish when I'm out of ideas or need to make something fast for dinner. This Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is a dish that I started making for my daughter when she was a baby. It's cheesy, creamy and ready in less than 30 minutes! I make it 2 ways... I mix in 2 cups of chopped broccoli cooked (you can also used mixed vegetables, peas, or green beans) or I[...]
A few weeks ago, my daughter did a presentation at school with her classmates based on the book Have You Filled A Bucket Today: A Guide To Daily Happiness For Kids. The book is about how we all carry an invisible bucket. There are bucket fillers and bucket dippers. You fill a bucket when you have a positive attitude and help others. You dip into a bucket when you say hurtful th[...]
I’ve always wondered exactly what rhubarb is. I’ve heard of rhubarb pie, jams and jellies, but I was always afraid to try it because it looked too much like celery. And I hate celery. So when I went to a restaurant that served buttermilk biscuits with butter and strawberry rhubarb puree, I was a little skeptical about trying it. But, boy was I glad I did! read more[...]
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My mom makes the best fried chicken. It’s always perfectly seasoned, juicy, and crispy. Luckily, I paid attention and learned how to make a her recipe for crispy fried chicken! Although we love fried chicken, I don't make it very often because it's not the healthiest dish. But then I discovered the air fryer! Now I can have all the fried chicken I want without the guilt! The result[...]