Reading is an important skill that every child must learn at some point in time. Around age 4 or 5 kids begin to know and understand the concept that letters combine to make words. This is the beginning of reading. While learning how to read comes easily and naturally for some, other children will struggle…
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Whole Wheat Banana Nut Muffins
I posted this back in 2012 and there really wasn’t much to the post except the recipe. I thought I would update it a little and add some wording. Not to mention make the recipe look better. This is a favorite recipe that I make when I want something a little healthier but that tastes…
Friday Cocktails – February 18, 2022
Friday has rolled around again and that means it is time for Friday Cocktails! I swear I can’t seem to get this weekly thing together. I wish y’all could spend a day with me and see all of the things I have on my plate at the moment. I plan each day but I will…
Teaching Daughters They Can Do It All
The revolution isn’t over yet. Until women can step into any field without being ostracized, treated with hostility, or even assumed to be a “diversity pick,” work has to be put in to assure that they can make their way where they need to. A lot of us are starting to think about how our…
Family Favorite: SOS
I shared this recipe back in 2017 but I wanted to share it with y’all again. This is one that everyone most likely knows but does it differently. Growing up in a military family we were very familiar with the food called SOS. If you are not it is S**t on a Shingle and typically…
Dealing With The Household Jobs That Take Time Away From Your Family
Time is possibly the most valuable resource you have in life. Spending time on one thing means that you won’t have time for something else, and you have a limited amount of the stuff to use throughout your life. Most people don’t like the idea of sacrificing time that they could be using with their…
Individual Banana Pudding Cups
I shared this recipe originally on Labor Day back in 2017 but I thought it would be a great recipe for a girlfriend’s Valentine’s Day or maybe other event you have going on during February. It is something that is perfect any time of the year honestly. Although I will admit that I hate banana…
Teach Your Children To Be Kind: A Guide For Parents
One of the most important things you can teach your children is being kind. Kindness is a virtue that will benefit them in many ways throughout their lives. Here are a few tips on how to teach your children to be kind:
A Brief Guide to Socializing Your Dog with Humans
Unless you want to spend your life inside your home with your dog, you have to ensure they are sufficiently socialized. Even a little aggression is enough to alarm the other person, not to mention the risks associated with things getting out of hand. You could use a leash, but that’s not the most friendly…
Friday Cocktails – January 28, 2022
Friday has rolled around again and that means it is time for Friday Cocktails! Lt’s talk about how much I suck at this so far this year! I mean I can’t seem to get it together which I will actually be going more into with the Monthly Review coming on Monday. It has just been…