Tips to a Better Toddler: Expect It.
This is my second time through toddlerhood, and I'm deperately trying to remember what I did with Olivia that caused her to turn out so well. So disciplined. So caring. So observant. (Me? Proud? Maybe...) I'm in the throes of it with Benjamin and I'm telling you, I...
Meet-and-Greet Monday: Leftovers.
I already posted all the pictures I took this week. It was mostly of food. Here is the one and only picture remaining on my camera card: (See the video here.) So the rest of these pictures will be a hodge podge collection of pictures I never got around to sharing...
Christmas Craftiness and also, Craft Day on Twitter is Coming!
I wrote this post awhile ago, but got so caught up in Baking Day, I kept postponing it. And after Baking Day, I was amazed at how easy and fun it was to accomplish things live with you all on twitter! And now I want to do a Craft Day! Who else is making Christmas...
Pasta Fagioli Recipe
A hearty, healthy, cheap soup that changes based on what I have available. Ingredients for this particular batch: 1 c. dry great northern beans (or navy. or cannellini.) 1 c. dry kidney beans 4 c. beef broth* 2 c. water* 2 cans tomato paste 1/2 large onion 2 cloves...
Balancing Levi
This is what we do in our spare time. Please pardon the incredibly obnoxious baby-tone of my voice. I was trying to get smiles and wasn't aware of how close I was to the microphone on the camera.
Baking Day: The Sequel
Baking day got off to a slow start this morning. I just wasn't feeling as motivated. But I eventually got around to it. I started a quick soak for the beans for dinner tonight. (Pasta Fagioli in the crock pot) Next, I started the pizza dough for breadsticks. [No...
Baking Day Summary
In the above picture, you'll find the fruit of the first day's labor. Minus the chicken. And the chicken stock. And over half the cornbread. Clockwise, starting at far left, we have: 3 bags (2 c. each) applesauce 1 apple pie (which is now missing two slices) 1...
Half-Whole-Wheat Zucchini Flax Bread
Moist, sweet quick bread with a crispy, sugary crust! Flax adds a slight nutty flavor. Ingredients: 3/4 c. whole-wheat flour 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 Tbs ground flax seed 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 beaten...
Easy Peasy Granola Bar Recipe
This is a base recipe that you can tweak any way you want! Make it as frugal or as fancy, as healthy or as decadent as you wish. (Double recipe shown in picture) Ingredients: 3 c. quick cooking oats 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 2 Tbs melted butter 3 1/2 c....
Half-Whole-Wheat Cornbread Recipe
Hearty, healthy (kinda), crispy, buttery cornbread! Perfect for days when crockpot chicken is on the menu. Ingredients: 1/2 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. corn meal 2-3 Tbs sugar 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 Tbs butter 2 eggs 1 c. milk...