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Winter Fuel: Food Kids Love Made a Bit Healthier

This "Arctic Blast" storm Oregon is experiencing makes the kids hungry. They are spending their days outside playing in our 15 inches of snow and then coming in every hour or so for hot cocoa and snacks. Like most kids, when they come in the first thing they ask for are cookies … [Read more...]

Seven Green Time-Savers for Busy Families

Is there anything more annoying than a pointless errand?  You know the one I'm talking about.  That's the one where you have to shlep all the kids into the car and run out to the store, just to get a light bulb or some other item you can't do without. ...or can you? One of the … [Read more...]

Back to Basics: What Kids Actually Need for Play Fun

I am a firm believer in minimalist living. That said, my kids like so many others have WAY too much stuff. We are working hard to change this and focus on what actually makes sense. The phrase, "I'm Bored" is never to be uttered in my house. I get this from my darling … [Read more...]

The Perfect Last minute gift: Courtesy of My Mom

Typically I'm here as a Mommy Blogger. It's a title that makes some cringe, but I embrace it. I have kids, I'm raising them, it's the most important job I'll ever have, therefore I'm a Mommy Blogger. Today I'm here to talk about my mom. I woke up to this email … [Read more...]