Last weekend my oldest son became a Boy Scout. I can't believe that my little baby is now a big boy! We celebrated at his Blue and Gold Ceremony. My husband and I aren't just parents of a scout, we are active in the Cub Scout Pack. My husband is the Committee Chair and I am the Pack Trainer (for ... Read More about Blue and Gold 2016
Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
Here it is the middle of February and I am dreaming of spring and summer. I'm tired of being cold here in the midwest! I'm dreaming of days when the kids can go out and play so I can have some quiet in my house. As a homeschool mom, I don't get silence very often. I've started implementing quiet ... Read More about Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
Introducing Joseph Matthew
I'm a little behind on introducing you to my newest member of the family. Baby boy was due on December 25, 2015. We went ahead and scheduled the c-section for December 18 since he was to be my 5th c-section. As Christmas drew nearer I was focused on having everything ready to go before he came. I ... Read More about Introducing Joseph Matthew
New Ways to Enjoy a Black Bean Burger
Who says you have to make a hamburger out of only the most traditional ingredients? And who says a health-conscious black bean burger has to lack in flavor, in creativity, in wow? Truth be told, the culinary possibilities for a black bean burger are just as rich and just as diverse as for a ... Read More about New Ways to Enjoy a Black Bean Burger
Date Night at Home
Valentine's Day is coming up quickly. I have five kids now, one being a one month old... a romantic Valentine's Day dinner isn't something I can see happening outside the house this year. Instead we will be having a date night at home. There are so many ways to enjoy a nice meal at home when you ... Read More about Date Night at Home
