Our family suffers annually with seasonal allergies. We live on a rural farm with all sorts of trees, grasses, and flowers. From February to June there is no lack of pollen floating about. One of the worst culprits is the crimson clover we plant each year to help fertilize our pecan trees. We found out when we first planted the clover that our oldest son is highly allergic to it. Whenever he walks near it or through it during its full bloom his eyes get puffy, red and very itchy. Last year we tried several different allergy medications and eye drops for him, but nothing made any ... Continue Reading...
Life can change in a moment
My last post, dated July 7, 2018 seems like such a long time ago in so many ways. I published that post just three days before my family's life changed in such an unexpected, and times heartbreaking, way. I've procrastinated posting about it on my blog and social media for several reasons. This blog has always been more "business" for me than "personal" - reviews, homeschool stuff, etc. and not much of our personal lives. I don't want to change that too much as I don't care to brag or rant, but rather share fun things people might find useful. I feel like I can't just jump back in with ... Continue Reading...
Make S’mores Indoors (or anywhere)
Our family loves being outside and when the weather is nice you will often find us around a campfire roasting marshmallows. The kids love making s'mores and often ask to roast marshmallows, but sometimes a campfire isn't feasible - sometimes its just too hot or too cold, or mom and dad are too tired. For just such times the folks at Sterno have created the Sterno S'mores Maker Jr. which is perfect for indoor (or outdoor) marshmallow roasting fun! We invited some friends over to help us try out our new s'more maker and we had so much fun! Between the 5 families (including our own) we ... Continue Reading...
