A Day in the Life
Those of you with small children, or if you are a stay at home parent will relate to this post. Those who don't or aren't, well, if you have ever wondered about what a normal day looks like of a stay...
View ArticleTeaching Kids Where Meat Comes From...Am I Doing it Right?
Over the last year or so I have been thinking off and on about how to teach my kids about where that pork chop on their plate comes from. I'm not sure if I am taking the "right" approach, or what, but...
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Balsamic Tuna Salad
I'm sure you just read the title of this post and were not so sure about the flavor combo, but let me tell you something: We are a dairy free and egg free house (among other things) and so tuna salad...
View ArticleKid Birthday Parties
I am in the midst of planning a birthday party for Big Sis, and so far so good. After doing a few of these, I think I've hit on the simplest one yet. I did have a lot of fun with Lil Sis' last...
View ArticleWhen I gave up sugar...and how it changed my taste buds.
Last month I completed a "sugar detox", wherein I did not consume any sugar in the form of sweeteners, sweet tasting fruits or vegetables and the like. In a detox like this, you usually do not consume...
View ArticlePlaying Pretend
Several months ago I read an article in a parenting magazine about kids and pretend play. It described how important pretend play was to developing kids' brains, how it was their way of learning and...
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On Food Sensitivities
About 5 years ago, I was one of those people who scoffed at the seemingly ridiculous explosion of food sensitivities and allergies. I worked in a hotel kitchen at the time, in the bakery, and my...
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Rainbow Bubble Fun
I saw this activity on Pinterest a few days ago and could NOT wait to try it! I had to wait for a sunny day, though, so we could do it outside. If you want to try it, here is where I found it:Rainbow...
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What We Don't Use or Buy
I thought it would be fun to share with you all some of the things we do not buy and do not use at our house. I'm sure there are some things I forgot, since I don't use or buy them, but...oh well!...
View ArticleMmm....bacon...
As if the world didn't already have enough information out there about bacon: how to cook it, how to cook with it, how to make it into dessert, jam, candy; how to decorate your home or adorn your body...
View ArticleWeekly Series: Make It From Scratch!
Hello, friends! I am launching a new weekly series here at TGN, and I am super super excited about it. Every week I will be blogging about a different food that many people typically buy at the...
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Make It From Scratch: Jerky
Welcome to our first installment of the Make It From Scratch series!Mmm...jerky...Let's all admit it: you like jerky. Everybody likes jerky. Easy, fast protein, great for hikes, road trips, and...
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Make It From Scratch: Crackers
Crackers, the perfect crunchy snack with cheese and sliced deli meat. Or to go with tuna or chicken salad alongside some crunchy sliced veggies. The perfect quick lunch for kids and grown-ups...
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Watercolor Art Invitation
Watercolor art invitation I have read a few things online lately about art invitations, and thought we would give some a try. Basically you set out all the supplies for an art activity, and clear the...
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Make It From Scratch: Hashbrowns
It's been a short while since I posted, and I'm sorry for that if you have been checking in. I had to take a little break for Easter, and I was even sick for that holiday. But having the house to...
View ArticleOn Being Grateful For Your Spouse
It may be awful to say, but I am so thankful for my husband every time I hear about something terrible a friend's spouse did/said/didn't do. Is it bad that other people's hardships in...
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Make It From Scratch: Roasted Peppers
PepperyWho hasn't bought a jar of roasted peppers before, to put in a new recipe you were trying out, or to just slap on a burger or a sandwich. Maybe you were going to make some roasted pepper and...
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DIY Pintuck Duvet Cover
I saw this great tutorial for a pintuck duvet cover a few months ago and I knew I had to make it. I have always loved how they look, all fluffy and girly but not too girly, and not too "busy", like a...
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Make It From Scratch: Ranch Dressing
One of the things I just gave up without a thought back when Big Sis was first diagnosed with food sensitivities was mayonnaise. I just stopped eating it. I was of the mind that there was no use...
View ArticleHow To Handle People Who Don't "Get" Food Sensitivities
I remember reading an interview once in a literary magazine of a war veteran turned peace activist. He had great success at actually being able to engage people on the street in meaningful...
View ArticleA long hiatus...and classroom food policy
Well people, I guess an apology is in order...sort of. I haven't been blogging for MONTHS now, and I must say I do miss it a little bit. I am absolutely that person with a lot of unfinished projects,...
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Make It From Scratch: Spice Blends
As a busy stay at home mom whose family members have food sensitivities (never mind a picky eater), I am cooking every meal, from scratch. This can take up a lot of time, time that could be used doing...
View ArticleSorry, guys...
It has been a stressful and crazy last few months, and I'm not even talking about the holidays part of it. In November we learned that we needed to move, so the last few months have been spent looking...
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