This weekend, I decided to make a new hat for my youngest daughter. She is six months old but has a small head. I found this really easy knit hat pattern. You can find it here. This was the 6-9 month size and the yarn was just some leftovers that I had in my closet. I…
Oh, So Easy! Crock-pot Versatile Chicken
Life is busy around the Christmas season and trying to find time to cook for a family can be quite a challenge. The crock-pot is certainly a very useful tool in helping us feed our family well. I recently discovered a very easy way to cook chicken that can be used so many different ways.…
Thanksgiving Planning Part 1: Menu
This week, I am focusing on planning for this upcoming Thanksgiving. Usually, I have all of my planning done by this point, but with a four month old in the house and homeschooling my other children, I have found myself a little short on time. Today, I am going to focus on my menu. In…
The Happenings At My Son’s Birthday Party
This past Thursday, my son turned seven years old. He had spent the night at his grandparent’s house which allowed me to get ready to make his cake. He went out for a birthday breakfast and then spent the rest of the day just hanging out with Grandpa. Everyone was supposed to come to our…
The Newest Addition To Our Family!
I am very pleased to announce the safe arrival of: Lydia Rose 7lbs, 13oz June 24, 2011 at 3:34am I had precipitous labor that started at 12:40am and ended with her being born about 2 hours and 50 minutes later. We left our house at 3:12am and she was born at 3:34am. Did I mention…
Healthy and Quick Sweet and Sour Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry
Sweet and Sour Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry2 tablespoons oil ( I used garlic oil) 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 bunch green onions or one medium white onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red salsa pepper, skin removed and coasely chopped (optional)1-2…