It all started with the removal of 3 very ugly contractor grade special trees: Good riddance. They blocked sun oddly, were not healthy, and poisoned the ground around them. The problem is...people put them in when small, then they grow quickly, and they are never shaped, and just go crazy in a few years. And… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: Building New Garden Beds
Espresso Gummies
It's time Mommy had some "Mommy Gummies". The kind that wake me up when I am slumping in early afternoon. The layers separate, and it looks like a gorgeous shot of espresso, with crema on the top. They have just a hint of sweetness, with the bitter espresso pulling through. For me, that is heaven. And… Continue reading Espresso Gummies
Banana Flaxseed Muffins
I came across this recipe in the new The Dash Diet Detox book/cookbook and as I had a pile of very ripe bananas looking for a project, I decide to try it. You may notice the muffins do not call for salt. The DASH Diet is low sodium. If you are not used to this, I… Continue reading Banana Flaxseed Muffins
Book Review: 3 New Paper Craft Books
Paper Craft Books - my boys love these so much! And on rainy PNW afternoons, after school, it keeps them busy. Less TV, more creativity. As far as crafting time goes, I like paper ones. The worst cleanup is I have to get out the vacuum. And what kid doesn't love snipping with scissors? 100… Continue reading Book Review: 3 New Paper Craft Books