A backyard picnic is ideal for family gatherings, and particularly appropriate for this summer. With a world-wide pandemic, there’s no need to drive to crowded parks or public picnic areas where everyone else may be gathered. You can do your picnic just as well and more conveniently right in your own little private bit of the Earth. These ideas can help you get your plans started. Backyard Picnic Theme Theme dream: You may be picnicking in your own backyard, but you can make it … [Read more...]
Stocking a Vegetarian Pantry
Vegetarians rely heavily on the availability of fresh vegetables to make the filling, well-rounded meals. Soy products, eggs, and cheese are also important parts of a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. While soy, dairy, and vegetables may be the stars of the show, a well-stocked pantry full of grains, legumes, and other basic vegetarian pantry staples will help vegetarian cooks whip up healthy meals in a flash. Basic Staples for Every Cook These basic cooking elements are important to keep on … [Read more...]
Educational Games for Kids (that they’ll enjoy)
We are in our fifth week at home doing school. Isabella is independent, learning with her class via Google Meet and Google Classroom. She's able to get her work done on her own. I am thankful -- I don't know if I remember any 6th grade school work. Nate is in second grade. He has packets of worksheets, Zoom calls, YouTube videos to watch, Epic Books to read online and then we supplement his Bible and PE. Schooling with a second grade boy is NOT easy. So when Thinkfun reached out to me to try … [Read more...]
Campfire Conversation Starters FREE Printable!
Who's camping in their backyard this month? I've got a fun printable (or not) for you. You can simply open this blog post up without printing too. Backyard camping is always fun for my kids. My husband does this with them at least once per year. They've already asked this spring if they can camp on the back deck. Camping Conversation Starters What accomplishment makes you most proud?Pick someone sitting around the fire and share your favorite memory of them?Start a … [Read more...]
Do you know this Mother’s Day Trivia?
Moms are teachers, healers, cooks, cleaners, and chauffeurs, and to celebrate all they are and do all day, every day is Mother's Day once a year. Following is a compilation of trivia about moms and their day to help perfect that Mother's Day gift, card, or a website. Mother's Day Trivia The earliest Mother's Day party stretches back to ancient Greece, where the Greeks celebrated Rhea, the mother of the gods and goddesses. Ancient Egyptians held celebrations every year to honor … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Help Your Community in this Pandemic
A guest post by Paul Krupin*. Coronavirus concerns are on everyone’s mind. One looming questions is how we can help each other? How can each of us make a difference? Many people have a robust front-line support system they can rely on for help. That could include family, friends, neighbors, clubs, faith groups and community organizations. But many others have no support network — no one to rely on if they get sick or are caring for sick loved ones. Here are some ideas on ways to … [Read more...]
Deep Spring Cleaning Tips
I like to think of spring cleaning as a way to make everything new again. After being closed up all winter, the first and most important task is to open windows. Letting out the stale smells of winter and welcoming fresh air in seems to make everyone feel better. This Spring has begun quite strangely due to the virus pandemic. We have a lot of days at home to do a great deep Spring cleaning. So I want to share some deep spring cleaning tips. Bedroom I start in the back bedroom and … [Read more...]