From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Wordless Wednesday 1/20

January 20, 2010

These flowers were already a week and a half old when I took this picture.  It is now two weeks later and I still have a small bouquet of daisies remaining from out of this floral arrangement.  Talk about staying power.

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Do You Have Questions About Your Child’s Development?

January 19, 2010

As parents we often wonder how our kids are doing in relation to their peers.  Some areas are more obvious than others.  There is value in knowing the areas your child may be ahead or behind in, as this information in conjunction with his or her interests, can be used as stepping stones for progress.  [...]

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Peanut Butter Dog Biscuit Recipe

January 18, 2010
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Homemade dog biscuits are quite easy to make, and your dog will probably like them better.  Mine does.

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. natural peanut butter
1 egg
2 tbs. olive oil
1/2 tsp. baking soda
pinch of kosher salt

Mix baking soda and salt into the flour.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix with dough [...]

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Remembering Dr. King

January 17, 2010

I was just a little over one year old when Dr. King was assassinated.  Growing up his legacy was still very fresh.  I hope the kids today still see the strength and wisdom in his words.

Not only was Martin Luther King Jr. a major force in the Civil Right’s Movement, but also the Poor [...]

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Getting Organized in 2010 : Mid-January Update

January 16, 2010

My resolution to get organized this year continues. I’ve decided to make this a twice monthly feature.   Some slow but steady progress has been made, in my fight over storage issues, over the past two weeks. 
Getting my Schedule Organized
Since the end goal is to be organized in all areas by the end of the year, [...]

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Wordless Wednesday – Candle for Karissa

January 13, 2010

As many of you already know the lovely Karissa of Prissy Green has passed away.  Please join me here in lighting a candle in her memory.

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Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

January 11, 2010
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I make chicken enchiladas about twice a month.  Here is my personal recipe.

Chicken Enchiladas  Recipe
1 1/2 to 2 lbs of boneless chicken (either use tenders or cut up other boneless chicken to roughly that size)
1 medium sweet onion (diced)
2 tbs. oil
1/2 tsp minced garlic (or one crushed/minced clove)
3 tbs chili powder
2 tbs dried cilantro
1 tsp [...]

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No Better Deal on a Play Kitchen

January 11, 2010

About 3 weeks ago, I won a $50 gift code from NoBetterDeal.com, during a twitter party.  The code was promptly sent a few days later.  I browsed around at the time, but decided to hold off til after the holidays.  Last week, I went on the site and saw a Pink Retro Play Kitchen from Kid [...]

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Spanish Rice Recipe

January 10, 2010

This is the recipe I use to make Spanish rice in my home. I decided awhile back to stop buying  prepackaged rice dishes.  They are overpriced, over salted and nothing spectacular.  This recipe is the result of many batches of rice.  I purposely kept ingredients to pantry ready items.  I think you will be pleased with the results.

Spanish [...]

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