We have friends at church who grew up in Oahu and moved to the mainland in the 80s. Our church potlucks, dinners, and social activities have great food at them. Because our friends can cook! One secret ingredient that I know she uses in making some baked goods is mayonnaise. In fact, mayonnaise is added to many dishes and I have come to appreciate this condiment in more ways than on a sandwich. Looking to take your holiday desserts from ordinary to extraordinary? Sometimes the … [Read more...]
My Baby is Feeding Himself Now
Thank you Happy Family for sponsoring today's post. My Little Man is getting to the age where he wants to be independent. He doesn't want help from mommy. He has entered the "do it by myself stage". In a way it is nice to see him trying to do things on his own. But other times, I go crazy because he just makes big messes. I went through this with my Princess too so I knew what to expect. But, this second child is so much more vocal about it. He is a screamer. He gets angry and wants the … [Read more...]
Sweet and Sour Mock Chicken
Meal time can get boring. We tend to eat the same meals in our home and rotate those meals through out the month. My husband recently read a magazine article that said the average American family rotates through 6 dinner meals! So I guess we are not the only family that gets stuck in a food rut. One place that our family loves to visit is a Vegan Asian food restaurant in Seattle. They have so many menu options like sweet and sour chicken, almond chicken, beef & broccoli, and … [Read more...]
Organic Snacks Made Easy: Bare Fruit
Thank you Bare Fruit Snacks for sponsoring today's post. "The fruit, the whole fruit, and nothing but the fruit." Bare Fruit Snacks Apple Chips are delicious. Period. If you leave this post and don't read any more than this - know that I think these Organic Apple Chips are delicious. What a great snack for our family! You are sure to love it too. About Bare Fruit Snacks: Imagine a great tasting snack that is healthy too…Perfection! There are really several types of snacks on the market. … [Read more...]
21 Summer Activities and Foods
This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. Can you believe that July is almost over? Summer is flying by! Does your family have anything planned for the rest of the summer? We are currently on an annual Canoe Journey. I am actually typing this post in a tent! The amazing wonders of internet technology right? We still have a couple things planned for the month of August though so stay tuned! If you need some inspiration for summer, Dollar General has you … [Read more...]
Pesto Potato Salad Recipe
It is that time of year to enjoy potato salad. We have dusted off our outdoor table and we can't wait for a warm evening to eat outdoors. In Washington, when we are off of work, we like to take advantage of summer weather. I am big sucker for potatoes and potato salad. So when I saw a recipe from Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil this week for Pesto Potato Salad, I could not resist making it. Only 7 simple ingredients and so yummy, Pesto Potato Salad is sure to please your family … [Read more...]
Everyday Adventure: Spokane, Washington
When my parents were heading East to Spokane Washington this week for some business meetings, my kids and I decided to hitch a ride and tag a long with them. My husband was working and we were free to have a fun everyday adventure with family. We loaded up the car and got a hotel room with enough space for all 5 of us. Spokane, Washington has some great family fun ideas. Though it rained our first day, we had beautiful sunshine the second day and we took advantage of it. My only goal … [Read more...]
