It's been 9 months since we last posted anything. 2017 took us for a wild ride, I will try to explain briefly.... It all started last winter when we became painfully aware that Jess's 97 year old grandpa desperately needed more care than his daughter (Jess's mom) could give him. We also became aware that Jess's mom was beginning to suffer from dementia and she should not be caring for grandpa OR her two disabled children anymore.... I think you probably see where this is going ;) To make a ... continue reading...
Homemade Microwave Popcorn
Sunday night is popcorn night at our house! When we started our journey to a more frugal and healthier life style, microwave popcorn was one of the first things to go. I'd bought an air popper a while back (in a moment of nostalgia) but barely used it. My husband didn't like the air popper popcorn, and I had to agree. For some reason it seemed soggy and wanted to melt between your teeth instead of having that nice crunch. Then a friend told me that you can put popcorn in a paper bag and ... continue reading...
Our Month In Photos - March 2017
I can't even express how wonderful it has been to welcome spring! The snow is gone the grass is growing, and between the rain and wind we've even been able to spend some time out in the fresh air and sunshine! We are looking forward to an even warmer April! Happy April Everyone! ... continue reading...
Learning the Days of the Week
I haven't posted anything about homeschooling lately so I thought this was a great time to share about this fun learning packet. This will help 4 to 7 year olds learn the days of the week. They won't just learn to say them; they will learn how to write them, spell them, put them in order, AND learn the concept of yesterday, today and tomorrow! (Obviously this isn't just for homeschooling, I used these in a class room setting and they worked great) These are hands on worksheets that ... continue reading...
Homemade Refried Beans in the Slow Cooker
Okay, so technically these beans aren't re-fried. They aren't even fried once! And by the way, if traditional "re-fried" beans (frijoles refritos) are only fried once, why are they called "re-fried"? So anyway, there is no need to fry these and they come out absolutely delicious with minimal effort. Start by rinsing 3 cups of dried pinto beans and picking out any yucky beans. Put the rinsed beans in the slow cooker with: 7 cups of chicken stock or broth, 1 medium sized white onion ... continue reading...
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