Fresh Pineapples and mangoes have been plentiful and relatively inexpensive lately, and you are rewarded with some great tasting fruit if you take a little time to peel and cut them.  They both can be a little intimidating to cut, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll...

Am I a perfect mom?  Absolutely not. The title is a bit of a joke, as I’ve heard some moms swear by certain “How To” books for raising their kids.  When I hear this, I’m snickering to myself. In my heart, I know that every kid is different, and...

This week being teacher appreciation week, it reminded me how much I really appreciate a good teacher.  In my formal educational career, I have only had a handful of really terrific teachers.  The majority of them were average.  And then, there were a handful that were exceptionally rotten.  So...

Even though I love cooking, there are some kitchen tasks that just are not all that fun. Peeling shrimp is one of those things.  I was just peeling some shrimp and accidentally found that if you start to peel the shells off of the shrimp about half way, then...

My son has been involved in a terrific program involving a competition with LEGO robotics. It is aimed towards younger kids in elementary school.  My husband has been coaching this team for the past two years, and it’s been really terrific to see the kids get excited about learning. ...