TheO SmartBall from PhysicalApps REVIEW
Faith & Family

What to do with the Kids while you Work from Home

Being a mom of four and trying to work from home is quite often a bit overwhelming. Let’s face it just being a mom is hard work. We rarely get a quiet moment – even when in the restroom, right? Generally I try to work early morning, nap times and after bed, but occasionally I have […]

Recipe Collection

How to make Vanilla Extract

VANILLA BEANS on sale at Olive Nation till 8-27-14 use code VANB15 for 15% off I have been making my own vanilla extract for more than a year now. I’m on my third round of batches! It is so simple, way cheaper and the huge bonus?!? It means you can use it profusely in your baking! […]

Home Dried Greens
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Home Dried Dark Leafy Greens

A few years ago when the kids and I went gleaning at a local farm my daughter decided she liked kale. Score for the farmhand who talked all the kids into giving everything a try! The problem is, she thinks she likes it more than she actually eats it. But I can’t say no when […]

Kale and Sweet Potato Baby Food and OXOtot Giveaway
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Nutritious #FirstBites and Giveaway

I was so happy to have revisited and revised this recipe! I used to just do a sweet potato hash, minus the kale for him for breakfast. We did baby led solids with our third and didn’t end up doing a lot of purees since he had a good amount of teeth when he was interested […]

Lambie and Me Organic Muslin Swaddle Blankets Review & Giveaway
Reviews & Giveaways

Lambie and Me – My favorite new item for baby #4 {review & giveaway}

I am not even kidding! This has been the favorite thing I received for baby number four. And in the top 3 of my favorite items I have reviewed for the blog. A couple years ago friend of mine had a similar blanket for her son. It didn’t look like much and I never thought […]

Dr. Carey's Baby Care GIVEAWAY
Faith & Family

Quick Answers! Dr. Carey’s Baby Care: First Year Baby Care Guide {review & giveaway}

There are some books I purposely leave in the bathroom, Dr. Carey’s Baby Care: First Year Baby Care Guide is one of those. Why? Cause that is where hubby’s do their reading – at least mine does! This book was a little smaller than I thought, but seriously does a long or fat book add worth? No, […]

Ward off Biting Bugs without Chemicals
Natural Living

Ward off Biting Bugs without Chemicals

We recently moved from California, where we had annoying – but rarely biting – bugs, to Texas where we’ve been getting eaten alive! Seriously, there have been quite a few mornings and nights in our home – and no we don’t leave the doors open – that all the sudden I have found an itch. […]