I’m so proud of my little brother, Michael. He’s a junior in high school back in Austin, Texas. This week he’s participating in I-SWEEEP, the International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, and Environment) Project Olympiad, a science fair that brings together hundreds of middle and high school students from 70 different countries. They’ll be spending 5 […]
Archives for 2010
How to make butter out of heavy cream
This may not be so much a science project as it is a fun time with your kids in the kitchen, teaching them the principles of butter making. I like that this is a fairly clean task… that you get to eat at the end! It’s a great way to entertain your kids while they’re […]
Simply… Go-Gurt
Go-Gurt, the unique yogurt in a tube, is a fun snack for kids! My daughters love being able to eat it on the go. Store it in the freezer, toss one in your kids’ lunch in the morning, and it’ll be thawed by lunchtime. The new Simply… Go-Gurt is made from simple ingredients. Available in […]
April 11th – Weekly Roundup
My 2-year ‘blogoversary’ is coming up this week! Can you believe it?! I value my readership dearly; some of you have been with me for a long time! Starting Friday, I’ll be looking back at fun memories from the past two years, showcasing some of my favorite brands, and giving away fantastic prizes! On that […]
Advice on buying a wooden playset
On beautiful spring days like today, I’m so thankful for being able to go into my backyard and play with my daughters on their wooden playset from Backyard Discovery. It’s become part of our daily routine. “Can I go play outside?” has replaced “Can I watch TV?” as the most-asked question in our household. We’ve […]
Splenda Sweetener {review}
I’ve used Splenda for years – it’s my preferred artificial sweetener by far. Whether you’re trying to better manage your health or simply cut some unnecessary sugar from your diet, Splenda Sweetener provides an easy, effective way to reduce daily calories. It’s important to point out that you can use Splenda for anything! Not just […]
