A little thanks…

It never hurts to really think about those things for which you are truly grateful. I was just reading an interesting article that says that kids that are thankful are more successful, well adjusted and happier. Something about being grateful for what you have, helps you to be more...

Recipe: Fruity Apple Stuffing

Some people call it dressing.  Our family calls it stuffing, which makes sense as that is exactly what you do with it, stuff it in the bird.  Whatever you call it, it is hands down my favorite item on the holiday table. This recipe is a tweaked version of...

Gem of the Day: I’d like mouse…

I was chatting with my kidders about what we might have for Thanksgiving dinner.  I had teased.  Hmm. Maybe we should mix it up a bit and have liver and brussel sprouts….EWWWWWW! of course, was the response from my darlings. We continued to chat about the required items, with...

A little WHAT with my flush?

The other day I was at the dentist with my kids.  Our dentist is located in a shared office building, so the common areas are shared by all of the tenants.  As my kids were occupied getting their teeth taken care of, I mosied out to the restroom that...

What are we feeding our kids?

As you might remember, my kids are involved in Lego Robotics, and this year their theme is Food Safety.  As a result, I’ve seen some programs which highlight the views of some of the activists in our country that are concerned about the food that we have access to...