Quote Of The Day
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust
Mikesha Blackwell
Brownie Mix From Scratch
One of my husband’s favorite sweets is brownies. He would eat them all the time if I made them. I don’t do box mixes at all so I have experiment with different ingredient to find the right one that works for me. All you need is 1 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Flour (I used Whole … Read moreBrownie Mix From Scratch
Forever Fresh Flowers
I love flowers. They are pretty. They smell good. They are great to decorate with. My only problem is that they wither away and die. My husband gets me flowers sometimes but not often because I don’t want to waste money on something that will be gone in a matter of days. For my wedding … Read moreForever Fresh Flowers
Laugh Your Way To Good Health
I personally am a laugh-aholic. I love to laugh. It makes me happy, makes me feel good inside, and sometimes leaves my stomach muscles aching. The benefits of a good laugh are wide-ranging and can include protection from emotional issues like depression and improving the health of your heart. Here’s what experts know about the … Read moreLaugh Your Way To Good Health
Mom Facts and Stats
Key Mom Facts: Thought I’d share some interesting Mom Facts! 2 billion in the World (82.5 million in the U.S.) First-time Moms: Average age of new moms is 25, vs. 21 in 1970 Kids: Modern moms average 2 kids (1950s: 3.5 kids; 1700s: 7-10 kids) 4.3 babies are born each second Working Moms 72% of … Read moreMom Facts and Stats
Quote Of The Day
Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever.” – Isak Dinesen
Schooling Over The Summer
Summer is here! However, that doesn’t mean we, as parent, should stop schooling our kids. There is always a chance to continue feeding that hunger for knowledge. Did You Know? All young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer. Research spanning 100 years shows that students typically … Read moreSchooling Over The Summer
Maple-Roasted Pinnapple
Tonight’s desert is brought to you by: Orgainic Gardening’s online magazine. Here’s is the Recipe Also, this recipe calls for an organic cooking spray. I use this homemade cooking spray. It’s simple, cheap, and does the trick without all the added chemicals.
Dinner is Served
Dinner had a good taste to it tonight. I made a Corn and Edamame Succotash with Jerk Chicken and a side salad. The succotash is a family favorite. Something different from the same ole same rice or potatoes. In my quest for a new side dish I came across this recipe. Here is what I … Read moreDinner is Served
Tip Of The Day
I have a stainless steel toaster that gets used daily. It becomes dull and dirty and using regular dish soap didn’t always work. I found that using a tablespoon of Cream Of Tartar with about 1/4 cup of water and a scrub sponge worked wonders on my toaster.