Happy Easter!  He is Risen!

We had some sprouting potatoes that were not being used up quickly enough.  Sure, they’re still edible, but today Baby D and Captain Fussybuckets did some potato stamping!   First, you select the potatoes. Then, you cut them in half and either leave the sprouts on or take them off.  Washing is also optional, unless …

Back when I was a kindergarten teacher, we always had a unit studying the life cycle of different insects and animals.  We used the Ladybug Land from Insect Lore to teach our students about the life cycle of ladybugs and the kids LOVED it.  Captain Fussybuckets has been really into bugs, insects, and butterflies lately, …

Tomorrow, April 2, 2012, is the fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day.  This is a day to raise  awareness about autism, so be sure to wear blue to show your support! Did you know that the CDC updated it’s estimate of autism prevalence in the United States to 1 in 88 children?  This is more …

I’ve always hated red food dye because of the moustache it leaves on your upper lip when you drink stuff that has red food dye in it.  When we were working at the children’s home, there were a few kids who always had a red moustache and I’m sure it was embarassing!  The other day, …

I love when the bluebonnets bloom.  It’s one of the most beautiful sights…to drive and see the bluebonnets covering the sides of the roads!  We missed the bluebonnets last year, so this is Baby D’s first time.  He wasn’t too impressed.  The sun was hot, the flowers tickled his feet, he didn’t want to sit …

  This is Blank Blank, the Captain’s favorite item, his treasured blanket that used to be his daddy’s.  He’s very attached to it and it has been washed many times.  As you can guess, it’s very worn!  My dear husband is on a search to find this blanket, even though it was probably discontinued many, …

Easter is really sneaking up on me this year!  Here are some fun Easter crafts that I found on Pinterest that you can do with your kids.   Eco-Friendly Easter Gifts Natural Food Dye for Eggs (Purple) from bon appétit: Make an Easter Garden from toddler activities at home Stained Glass Easter Egg from Squidoo …

I received a bunch of tomatillos last week, along with some other yummy goodies like fresh garlic, onion, and peppers.  I had never cooked with tomatillos before, but I knew I wanted to try out this yummy Tomatillo Salsa! Here’s how I made it: First, you take the “husk” off of the tomatillos (very simple) …

Spring Means Storm Season…Are You Prepared? It’s Spring!  Welcome beautiful flowers, green grass, new life, and soon, fresh vegetables and fruits from the garden.  But Spring also means Storm Season.  Here in Texas, we heard thunder and rain all night long.  Thankfully it was just a thunderstorm for us, but in other areas of the …