One Christmas Eve many years ago, my husband and I assembled a ride-on, battery operated fire engine for our then four-year old son.
This thing was the mother-of-all “some assembly required” joke punch lines. It had about ten gazillion parts and an instruction manual as thick as a small phone ...
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Homemade Fun: DIY Corn Hole Game
More Simple Joys: a Raspberry Jam Recipe with Pectin and a No-Pectin Recipe with Less than Half the Sugar
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There's something about celebrating old traditions and fond memories of the past that puts a smile on my face. With more than 50 years behind most of us, we certainly have ...
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Little Joys: Homemade Ice Cream, Homemade Sorbet, Homemade Frozen Yogurt
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I’m only about a week away from my favorite time of year.
That’s right! Some of my kids and granddarlings are coming to visit! They’ll be with us for about ten days ...
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The Prepared Pantry: A Fierce Guide to Dehydrated Food and Smart Shopping
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One thing leads to another, so they say.
After our move to Central Oregon, a beautiful region with an increased risk of forest fires, I decided it was time to ...
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Emergency Preparedness 101: The Fierce Guide to Preparing for the Unexpected
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A lot of people’s idea of emergency preparedness amounts to hoping it won’t happen, not to them.
Until fairly recently, I was one of those people.
Sure, I ...
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Perfect Make Ahead Summer Dinner Party Menu (Just 5 Weight Watchers Points!)
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If you’re busy (and who isn’t?) hosting friends for dinner can be a real challenge.
Unless, of course, you’re prepared.
This summer, I’ve pulled together some ...
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