This is an easy way to have chocolate covered strawberries! It takes very little work, yet is so yummy. When you don't care about glamour, mainly taste, throw these together for dessert. Great for game day, parties, and potlucks. You will be asked for this recipe! You could serve these in a dish with a scoop of ce cream to make it a … [Read more...]
How to Raise Successful Kids: What Works Now?
I recently saw a quote: Don't try make your kids have more than you; try to make them better than you. Good advice. Yet our grown children need to have enough money to live on and to raise their families. So we try to teach them about money and about treating others with respect. We live in changing times, so it's a challenge to guide them toward … [Read more...]
Unplug the Kids for Some Downtime This Summer!
Simple CampfireHow's your summer going? If you have kids, you know how hectic summer can be. It can be difficult to carve out a little time when you are not running to this place or that. Time to just be. Even with a family you can make time for some down time. It's a choice. Just say no to some of the requests.It seems we need to unplug from all … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Money: Would You Pretend to Be Poor?
I heard of a family the other day that had fooled their kids for years about their true financial situation. They had actually inherited quite a bit of wealth, but they didn't want their kids to grow up being "spoiled." The kids did not go to very expensive colleges. They wore clothes like everyone else. They did not take lavish vacations. It … [Read more...]
Kid Proof Decor? What Survives and What Doesn’t
If you have kids you know things around the house seem to get ruined on a regular basis. I know of the many ways that happens having raised three boys and one girl to fairly responsible adults. We lost a number of furniture and decor items via normal contact with kids. I'm sharing what worked, what lasted, and what didn't.Here are the things that … [Read more...]
Cobb Salad Pita Pockets
A Beautiful California Cobb Salad April, 4, 2013 If you love California Cobb salad, you can capture all those flavors in this perfect pocket sandwich. Simply tuck your favorite Cobb salad ingredients into pita bread for a satisfying flavorful sandwich to take anywhere. How about a picnic lunch at the park or Saturday lunch on the deck? … [Read more...]
Fruity Valentine Treats Kids Can Make
Strawberry KebabsThese are all fun to make and you don't have to be a kid to make them. And there are some healthy choices that are delicious too!1. Strawberry Cake KebabsAll you need is some angel food cake, strawberries, and bamboo skewers. Have the kids alternate cubes of cake with the strawberries. They can make these right before eating them … [Read more...]
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