As I went grocery shopping yet again this week, I prayed the whole way there that they would have fixed the buckles on the dual-ride shopping carts so I could actually have a cart in which to put my 2-year-old (Bean) and my 1-year-old (Bird). Yes, perhaps I could’ve just waited to go shopping till […]
Month: July 2016
Peter Pan Birthday on a Budget
My darling Wendy-bird turned one! I can hardly believe it! In honor of her birthday, we invited family over to celebrate with cake and snacks. I like to keep it simple for first birthdays, especially since it’s more for me than for them at this point. To that end, we also asked people to gift […]
A Positive Rewards System that Works!
Ah, the Poof Jar! Miracle of miracles. I must share it with you all! So simple. It’s a positive rewards system. Every time Bean does something good or helpful or kind, like sharing toys with his sister, picking up toys before I ask, or saying thank you for something before I remind him, he gets […]
Red, White, and Blueberry Bramble
Happy 4th of July, everyone! I’d like to take a moment to share a delicious recipe for your next Independence Day BBQ or potluck: Red, White, and Blueberry Bramble! I got this recipe from my mom by adding to her delicious blueberry buckle recipe. First I tried making it with just the cherries and almonds […]