Tips

More Curious Things I’ve Learned…

  It is possible for a bee to buzz up your leg and sting you while you are mowing the lawn.  Consequently, you may also have difficulty figuring out how to get the damn thing out of your pant leg. Should you happen to be sitting on a pier...

Recipe: Cheesy Potatoes

This recipe is one of those in your pocket, foolproof kind of keepers. It is easy and impressive enough to serve to guests.  It looks beautiful, and is relatively fast and easy to prepare.  It smells amazing as it is cooking. I usually use sharp cheddar, but I’ve used...

Things I learned from a day at the Smithsonian…

Took advantage of another gorgeous day while Tom was at a meeting downtown to take the kids to DC.  We used to live in Falls Church and go regularly to the city.  After moving to the burbs, we don’t spend nearly as much time there, because sadly, there’s a...

This Week’s Mom Council Topic: Stay-cation

Many of our friends chose this week of spring break to take advantage of a family vacation.  We are staying in the area, and have been blissfully laying low and basking not having to rush out the door every day.  But, I try to spend a day or two...

Kitchen Tips and Faves

Since I spend so much time in the kitchen, was thinking I’d share some of those tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years.  Hope some of them help you! To get more juice out of a lemon or lime (or any citrus fruit) zap in the microwave for...