Category: Home and Family

  • Spice Rack Organization?

    Spice Rack Organization?

    This is my attempt at organization of a spice rack: Wait, get a little closer and you’ll see my secret tool (that I don’t think my husband has ever noticed): Um-hmmm… I LOVE masking tape for labeling. And I thought if I labeled the shelves, others would join in my alphabetizing mission. I initially put…

  • Valentine’s Heart Fudge– Make this with your kids!

    Valentine’s Heart Fudge– Make this with your kids!

    I saw this over at Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures and fell in LOVE! Click over to see how to make this adorable (and tasty!) fudge with your kiddos. I think it would make the perfect Valentine’s gift for a teacher, friend, or my own mom, if only she lived closer. Do you make your own candy…

  • Make your own math game

    Make your own math game

    Looking to learn or review addition, multiplication or subtraction with your child or children? You have got to go check out this super easy to do math game idea over at Quirky Momma. I am off to go buy an 18-pack of eggs (or find a similar container around here somewhere) so we can make this…

  • Keeping kids happy with apps

    Keeping kids happy with apps

    Looking to keep your kids occupied and happy while you wrap gifts and prepare for all the merriment over the next few days? The New York Times has a great roundup of apps and games for children, whether you are traveling, waiting or just need a distraction for the younger set. (Beware: Some of these…

  • Conversation Starters for Families

    Conversation Starters for Families

    My friend Jen has developed a list of conversation starters for family dinners that you can print off, cut and slide into a jar and pull out one by one to answer as a family at dinnertime. Many of her questions are light, but they can bring about much deeper conversation and lots of laughs.…