Why is it so Important to Raise Healthy and Fit Ki...

Parenting is not always the easiest thing,  I often find that I am just not always able to get the kids to eat healthy. Many times I just want to push these things to the back of my mind and not worry about I am sure we have all just wanted to get the family fed at dinner time and not really care what it is. Especially with the activities and family life that tends to just rush us during the day. I found this and thought...

What Do I Do With All This Harvest?...

Gathering the last of the harvest in the fall months leaves windowsills, tables and baskets full of tomatoes, squash, pumpkin, peppers, beets, apples and sweet potatoes. These yummy foods sit waiting to be used up. You’re left with so much fresh, precious food and so little time. The neighbors get to share in the excess and you send it home with anyone who darkens your door. All your labor of the spring and long hot...

What to Make for Dinner When It’s Too Hot to Coo...

What is worse than the dreaded question, “What’s for dinner mom”? In the summer, it’s the thought of turning on the stove or oven to make dinner. I thought it would be good to share some great dinners, everyone in your family will love. Not only do they not require any cooking, but they are healthy and delicious as well. Many families enjoy some wonderful salads. Here are a few of favorites. Of course you can...

Back To The Kitchen...

Well after needing some time off with the family its time to get back to business. I am sorry for the break with out warning. Family comes first as I am sure all moms know. I have had a few things happen, one of my sons was hit by a car, he is fine now. Another son has been facing some issues at school. As you can see my focus has been had to be elsewhere. Things have begun to calm down so my computer time has...

Yam I Am Chips...

What You Need: 1 large sweet potato, sliced thin 1 TBSP olive oil Salt to taste How to Make It: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the sliced sweet potatoes on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt. Bake 10 minutes, flip and continue baking another 2 minutes or until a light golden brown. The salt on these chips is optional.  If you prefer a little sweeter taste,...