Stir-fry is one of my favorites and it is so easy to prepare, and the combinations are endless. You can vary the flavor with spices, or you can change the meats and vegetables you use. You can make a specific stir-fry recipe or lookin your [...]
A Fun, Meaningful Craft to Do with Kids I do not know a kid that does not like to make a handprint in cement. I know as a little kid you would also see name in the new cement. There is a wonderful way that [...]
My Favorite Exercises to Stay Active I have been doing exercise long enough I know it is something that I will need to do the rest of my life. Keeping it fresh and interesting is a key to motivation in this area. For me I [...]
Crafting Memories with Pioneer Rag Dolls Why Pioneer Rag Dolls Are Special Young girls love to play with dolls and they will love to make these simple pioneer rag dolls. It will be just like the one that grandma played with when she was young. [...]
I had friends in my home from out of State. The first question they ask me is, “can we cook in a Dutch oven.” Their next question was, “Can I cook fish and make biscuits?” I knew that is was time to go over the [...]
One of the most innovative outdoor cooking methods (and is excellent to have for power-related emergencies at home) isthe simple homemade tin can stove which can be used for frying,boiling and toasting. It is best used for one or two peoplebecause of its small size. [...]
A Walk Through the Market Each year as the weather warms up; it is time for the farmers’ market. I am sure that one of the reasons I look forward to it is that my family always had a garden, and I know that I [...]
Some of my fondest memories when I was growing up were the times I went with my family outdoors. The skills that I learned to be self-reliant have been some of the most valuable skills I have used in life. Here are just a [...]
Why Kick the Can Ice Cream Is So Much Fun Now that school is out and kids are enjoying the fun of discovering the world around them, parents and grandparents are looking for fun activities to do with them. I have spent my career coming [...]
Making Summer Food Fun for Kids Food is an exciting thing for kids, and young kids will like these fun ways to prepare their summer food. Here are some super treats for kids. They’re easy to make and fun to eat, and your kids will [...]
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