A mom building a homestead and raising two teens
Blog about raising teens with humor while trying to build a homestead
Have you noticed that what kids are wearing now a days is what you used to wear in middle/high school?? Or for those young ins reading this elementary school. Some of the things I see kids wearing, could have been taken directly from my closet 30 years ago! I recently went to Target with my... Continue Reading →
Everyone wants to have the best party and what better way to do that for Halloween, then with creepy snacks? People will be talking about these devilish delights and traumatizing treats for years to come. Here is a list of my top 10 favorite snacks to serve at Halloween parties. Finger Hot Dogs 2. Zombie... Continue Reading →
As you know, this is my first time having a real garden. It has been fabulous and I didn’t realize how rewarding it would actually be. I am filled with such joy and accomplishment whenever I serve my family food that I produced. I have tried a lot of new recipes and made things... Continue Reading →
Today started like every other weekday this summer. I woke up, made coffee, walked the dog and turned on my computer. I was getting things accomplished and working very productively. It was a pretty quiet morning and nothing out of the ordinary was going on. We have taken in our nephew’s dog “temporarily” until he... Continue Reading →
I was on girls vacation with my daughter, when one night she was crying uncontrollably on the couch. I asked what was wrong and she didn't want to talk about it. So, I provided her some space to let it out before I tried again. She eventually told me that her boyfriend and one of... Continue Reading →
It is very difficult to structure the day for your teen (13-17 years old) They are too old for day camp, unless they are going to be counselors. You don't want them just sitting around staring at their phones all summer either though. So, what can they do? Here is a list of suggestions to... Continue Reading →
Every year there are thousands of posts and pictures all over social media with all the gifts and wonderful things mom's are getting for mother's day. Is this what most moms crave? Are mom's really getting diamond bracelets and expensive gifts every year? Yes, I believe that mother's should be appreciated and deserve gifts, of... Continue Reading →
I don't care if it is wrong or if I am considered sexist or any other name you want to label me, I treat my daughter very different than I treat my son. I heard a saying once that has stuck with me- have a boy and worry about one penis or have a girl... Continue Reading →
Baseball Bag-You need a bag to carry all your gear in and have handy so when practice or game times comes, you are ready. This one even lets you put your player's name on in. Water Bottles- Not only do you need an extra for your player, but you need one for yourself. I am... Continue Reading →
