Sometimes you just gotta unplug

Artwork by Anna Rose There's no use in denying that we live in a time and place where technology is all around us and in it's eagerness to make things simple, I feel that it's actually doing the opposite for me.  It's removing the simple things that make a home and a family. I am s…

READ MORE »

Cooking Thursday

I know that I haven't been around but I'll have a post up later explaining why :) Beef and Beer Sliders 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup beer salt and pepper oregano cumin 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons mustard Mix the ketchup, mayo and mustard well and se…

READ MORE »

Happy Homemaker Monday

(New HHM button) The weather in my neck of the woods: Had a nice storm last night, today it's cloudy again and 79 degrees right now, feels wonderful :) Things that make me happy: Weekends Book I'm reading: Sarah's Quilt by Nancy E Turner What's on my TV today: Not sure, whatever is o…

READ MORE »

{ Cooking Thursday }

I apologize for there not being any Cooking Thursday lasts week but we were away on vacation, and usually I will leave the post up but between the traveling from one place to the other I honestly forgot about it.  Will you forgive me??? Now here is today's recipe, one that your kids and adults …

READ MORE »

Almost back to school time

School begins August 8th, so in less than a month. On Friday afternoon I received the curriculum and materials for Nicholas who is going to be in 3rd Grade. I don't know about other homeschooling mama's but I actually get really excited when I see all the stuff and I want to jump right in a…

READ MORE »

HALO Comfortluxe Review

HALO® ComfortLuxe™ helps little ones with sensitive skin stay comfortable.  This innovative fabric outperforms cotton by wicking away moisture and regulating your little one’s temperature. It’s breathable, it dries twice as fast as cotton and most of all it is comfortable. In fact, ComfortLux…

READ MORE »

Happy Homemaker Monday

Had an amazing week and now it's back to reality.  :) (New HHM button) The weather in my neck of the woods: 90 degrees right now and a 20 % chance of rain.  Oh if only it would rain.  Highest is supposed to be 108 today, perfect weather for staying inside. Things that make me happy: Being with m…

READ MORE »

All good things must come to an end...........

but boy do I wish they didn't. We had a wonderful week, time spent together, traveling close to home but far enough where we can completely unwind and relax and recharge.  I don't know why we don't do this more often, we definitely need to. The beginning of the week we started by going …

READ MORE »

Hello from beautiful Prescott

I'm sitting here surrounded by trees, in this cute little cottage and just breathing in the purest of airs and pine scents. It's rejuvenating for the soul and it's just what we needed, a getaway where we are not in a rush to do anything, not surrounded by the busy and noisiness that ma…

READ MORE »