I have always wanted to make my own granola. It seemed a little intimidating but it was actually very simple. It was super yummy and the entire batch didn’t last long at all. It was really great with a little vanilla soy milk poured over the top. So here it is. Give it a shot and let me know how...

the homeschool wagon that is. Today marks our 1st official back-to-homeschool day. I was a little completely and irrationally freaked over the idea of being fully responsible for my children and their education again 24 hrs a day 7 days a week. I was selfishly enjoying some of the quiet time I had while...

I absolutely love making New Years resolutions. Honestly. I start thinking about them weeks in advance, even well before Christmas. There is something that is very motivating about writing goals and aspirations out and seeing them in print. It somehow makes them more tangible even if they are sometimes...

I love parties. I will take any excuse to find a way to get people together for fun and food! I especially like game parties. Games are my favorite. You don’t have any of those awkward silent moments. You don’t have to worry about thinking of something smart or witty to say. Games are a way...

For Christmas our eldest daughter was presented with the one gift that she has wanted all year long. A new bicycle. She was so excited she couldn’t wait to get on. But before we let her take off, we took her Allanti, our favorite bicycle shop and had her fitted to her new ride. The guys there...

Our littlest NumberFive has had a cough for the last few weeks. It started at the same time that we had all picked up a little virus so I didn’t worry too much about it. But our bedroom shares a wall with hers so I wake up every time she coughs. This loud dry cough. No runny nose or wheezing or...

We actually got some real snow here for a change.Like the awesome Mom that I am, as soon as we could get bundled up we headed out doors. For some of you snow may be a normal winter happening. Well not here. So this is huge! We had a snowman building contest and talked trash to the neighbors.. The neighbor...