Why and How to Let Kids Make Mistakes As parents, of course we want to protect our children — from danger, from upset, from things not turning out how they hoped. But we also need to realize that it’s not just okay, but essential, to let our children make mistakes. We kind of need to give …
Bringing Plants Inside for Winter With the cool night temperatures coming closer it’s time to think about bringing those tender plants back indoors. You will have to decide what’s worth keeping and how to care for them once back indoors. Rather than waiting until a frost is expected, make sure your plants have time to adjust …
Make Your Own Spiced Pickles, Relishes & Chutney’s The chilly months will soon be here and I find they are also the best time to make your own. Not only do these simple recipes make the most of seasonal produce, they are home made. There’s nothing quite like a home made chutney or pickle to …
Save on Heat with Fire Bricks Ok, so fire bricks are more expensive than regular red bricks, but they do go for less than $5 in most locations. I wouldn’t say it was that bad as it is lowering your fuel and energy consumption…. Fire bricks absorb the heat from the oven, so once your …
Halloween Eyeballs Treat For Kids I’m sure you have searched the Pinterest boards and Google images looking for fun, easy treats to make for Halloween? I wanted something kid friendly but a little bit spooky too. So, I came across these Oreos that you can turn into eyeballs, this idea is over at 100directions.com. I …