It's that time of the month...no, not that time. ;-) It is time for my 'Keeping it Real' post. If you are new to my blog, one of my goals with this blog is to keep things real. It is so easy to make things look all perfect on a blog and I don't want that on my blog. Here, I try to keep things real, not fake and magazine glossy. Last month, I told you I was going to try to take some before ... Read More about The Real Thing – Keeping it Real – February 2013
Real Fun Features ~ #1
It is that super fun time of the week ~ the time I get to feature a few of the wonderful posts that linked up to last weeks Real Family Fun Link Party. If you didn't get a chance to look through the blogs that linked up, there are some really great ideas, crafts and recipes. I had 40 fabulous posts linked up, which I thought was a great turn out for my first week, especially since I hadn't ... Read More about Real Fun Features ~ #1
Chocolate Cookies {Recipe}
It's time for another of my Grandma's recipes. After the Potato Filling, everyone wanted me to make her chocolate cookies. Well, I made her chocolate cookies and they were super yummy, but I totally messed them up from the way she made them. Looks delicious, right? They are super yummy. The only problem is that my Grandma's chocolate cookies are supposed to be thin and crispy. These came out ... Read More about Chocolate Cookies {Recipe}
One Year Blog Anniversary ~ Shout Out
I can't believe this day has arrived. Guess what? I've been blogging for 1 year now! Today, I'm celebrating the one year anniversary of my blog! I technically started the blog in August of 2011, but I didn't get serious about it and really start blogging consistently until February 13th of 2012. I sure have learned a lot in the last year and I think my blog has come a long way as ... Read More about One Year Blog Anniversary ~ Shout Out
Real Family Fun #1
Welcome! This is my first weekly link party! I'm very excited to have you join me. Here's hoping I can get all the buttons and coding correct on the first try. :-) I was just reminded by my oldest daughter, Snowflake, that today is my blog 1 year anniversary! She was so excited that I am starting this link party on my one year anniversary. She even made me a sweet card with a sticker, tattoo ... Read More about Real Family Fun #1
Valentine Dinner {Tomato Soup Recipe}
I've got a healthy idea for your Valentine's dinner. I put a cute little twist on our favorite tomato soup recipe to give it a Valentine's Day look. It is a fairly quick soup to make that is healthy and yummy. Perfect for your Valentine's dinner. I have two girls who are 11 and 6. In general, they are probably normal kids in terms of what they will and won't eat. They are not often big soup ... Read More about Valentine Dinner {Tomato Soup Recipe}
Guest Post
Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you know I am guest posting over at The Frugal Girls. I'm sharing my Valentine twist on a yummy, quick and healthy tomato soup. Head on over to see the great recipe with a small twist. Easy Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe... ... Read More about Guest Post
Decorating for Valentine’s ~ Our Table
Last week I shared with you all the components of our decorations for Valentine's this year and how to make each one. Today, I want to share with you our decorating for Valentine's, all put together. All the elements you saw individually came together in our kitchen. The kitchen is our most used room of the house as it is, of course, where we eat. We also homeschool at this table, blog here, ... Read More about Decorating for Valentine’s ~ Our Table
Activities for the Family ~ Valentine’s Bean Bag Toss
I'm back with another in my ongoing series of activities for the family. This month, since Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, I came up with a simple and inexpensive idea that incorporated the upcoming holiday into our family activity. This month our family activity idea for you is a Valentine bean bag toss for the whole family. It cost me $3 to put together and we had a fun time playing. ... Read More about Activities for the Family ~ Valentine’s Bean Bag Toss
Valentine Wreath with Felt Hearts {Tutorial}
Can you tell that Valentine's has taken over my blog? I have another Valentine decoration for you today. A cute Valentine wreath with felt hearts. Of course, I have a tutorial for you as well because I don't want to leave you 'hanging' (pun intended...hehe) wondering how the heck to make it and all. :-) I got my inspiration for this wreath on a recent trip to IKEA. They had the most adorable ... Read More about Valentine Wreath with Felt Hearts {Tutorial}