Corn Chowder

Grandma Johnson loved soups!  I remember going to Tippin’s with her as a kid and ordering the broccoli soup,enjoying Cinnamon’s Deli soup in a bread bowl,and later laughing together as we ate our chewy sourdough bread with our soup at Panera Bread.  This is a delicious soup recipe from Grandma!Ingredients:  1-10 [...]

Disney Trips

Our family LOVES going to Disney.  Walt Disney World in Florida,Disneyland in California,it doesn’t matter.  We love it.  We have been enough times now that we have all of the details figured out.  But,to the first-time Disney traveler,it can be a bit intimidating.  Here are a [...]

Annika’s Heart

Annika has such a tender heart.  She is compassionate,caring,and loves to make friends and give her baby sister kisses.One evening,we were playing with Quincy before bedtime and all of a sudden,Annika said,“Mom,wouldn’t it be funny if God made us with our heart in our leg?  We would [...]

Snow Ice Cream

What a crazy winter!  Although it has been unseasonably warm,there are many places that are still enjoying a white,blanketed,snowy ground so here is a fun food craft for you or one to be ready for when the snow decides to return!  Snow Ice Cream!!All you need is 8 cups of [...]

Birdfeeder

Looking for a fun craft for your kids that will also help a few critters?  Try this homemade birdfeeder!

By covering an empty toilet paper roll in peanut butter,you can simply roll it in bird seed and place it over a branch for the birds to enjoy [...]

Beef Stew

 

What is better than a hot soup on a cold day?  Next time you’re needing to warm up,try this beef stew recipe.  It’s so flavorful! 

 

First,cut up meat and brown in pan.  You will want to let it brown quite a bit–it will [...]

Presidential Homes

Looking for a fun Spring Break trip idea?  Or maybe you’re already planning your summer vacation.  Either way,in honor of President’s Day,we’d love to highlight a few Presidential Homes worth visiting.

 

Growing up,we always looked forward to our family vacations.  Mom and Dad planned [...]

President’s Day

George Washington was born Feb 22,1732 and Abraham Lincoln was born Feb 12,1809.  Since February was such a good month for important American president’s birthdays the American government decided it would be a great idea to celebrate each year with a National Holiday. 

In honor of all the leaders [...]

Tasty Cupcake Fleece Blanket

TaLooLa Kids Shop has so many fun gifts,clothing,and goodies to offer during this winter season!  Have you seen the soft and cuddly cupcake fleece blanket?This adorable cupcake fleece blanket measures 39 x 46 inches plus fringe. It is made of a pink cupcake print fleece with a turquoise fleece on the [...]

Pretzel Lincoln Log Cabin

In celebration of President’s Day,have your kids try making this fun Pretzel Lincoln Log Cabin!

Use a half pint creamer container,cover in peanut butter,and cover in pretzels and crackers.  The pretzels are cut to size very easily with scissors.  A club cracker can be used [...]