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By: Kathy Trainor BBQ is something that we love and do almost every weekend from March to November. Everything from pork butts to ribs, and chicken wings to brisket. We fire up our smokers rain or shine. BBQ is something we like to do to relax . My husband works long hours each day and I work a … More BBQ Sent Me to the ER
Every summer we all hear horror stories about children drowning, whether it be in a neighbor’s pool, in the ocean, or even in the bathtub. Most parents think water safety is first and foremost on their minds whenever they are enjoying summer activities with their kids. But when the unthinkable happens and a child drowns, … More Drowning: It Can Happen in an Instant
By: Jessica Aldred I’m sure I’m not alone in saying this, but where is summer 2015 going?! It seems like school just ended last week and here we are approaching the mid-point of summer vacation already. My older kids are certainly enjoying their time at camp and the nice weather, but I feel like I … More Slow Down Summer!
By: Martianne Stanger Last week closed with drama for me as strange, sudden discomfort in my pelvis and back turned to acute pain that landed me in the ER for the day. All’s well now, but, I will tell you, that having such sudden, severe pain come on when I was home alone with my children … More Mom’s Trip to the ER
By: Kathy Trainor This easy corn salad makes a great addition to any meal or serves as a great side dish to bring along to a summer cookout. Ingredients: 2 bags of frozen sweet shoepeg corn, thawed 3 large Roma tomatoes, diced 2 scallions, chopped finely 1/2 large red onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped Handful … More Simple Corn Salad with Tomatoes and Bacon
By: Sandy Churchill Many cringe if the word “school” is somehow mingled into a discussion about the joys of summer vacation. But a sad truth is the near-inevitable “summer slide” where a good chunk of learning is forgotten in the heat and expanse of July and August days. I’m the first one to say this … More Avoiding the Summer Slide
By: Rachel Ventura Looking for something healthy, filling and delicious to eat? Look no further!! This is perfect to bring to parties and cookouts, to make as a side dish for dinner, and you can even top your green salad with this and no dressing would even be needed! Bean Salad: 1 can black eyed … More Bean Salad
By: Jessica Aldred Today I walked barefoot through the mud. I dropped small rocks in big puddles. I watched a wide-eyed little boy study a caterpillar and startle at the sight of a frog jumping. I watched a toddler experience nature, get filthy and squeal with delight. Despite an entirely too busy life, I took … More Chasing Frogs
By: Martianne Stanger This post first appeared in 2012 at the now defunct SPD Blogger Network blog. I am re-sharing it here since the idea makes for a fun and easy DIY activity that can be adapted to any season. Plus, it can be made with children and, then, used just about anywhere — in the … More SPD DIY: Geoboards
By: Kathy I make my kids take out the trash….. I was with a group of moms the other day and they were talking about how they have to get the house clean, make the lunches and laundry. I stopped them for a minute and explained in our house my children are 5 and 6 and … More Childhood Responsibilities
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