On April 29th, 2019 we rescued and adopted our handsome boy Tucker Carlson. If you're new to our blog you will want to check out our rescue and adoption story HERE. It wasn't your typical rescue and adoption!!! Back in late May of 2019 we updated our blog readers with an additional post on how the … [Read more...] about Happy 3rd Birthday Tucker!
Home Canning: Zesty Fruit Salsa
My first experience with home canning started at the age of 12 when I would help my grandmother in the kitchen. Throughout my teenage years I was always designated the "helper" until I finally got married and my father-in-law taught me how to can foods all on my own. * This post contains … [Read more...] about Home Canning: Zesty Fruit Salsa
Family Fun at the Italian American Festival
A few weeks ago our family was down in Wildwood, New Jersey enjoying one of our many summer vacations. Every June we go down to North Wildwood to soak up the sun on the beach and to visit some of the local tourist attractions. We've been visiting the island several times every year since … [Read more...] about Family Fun at the Italian American Festival
Magical Unicorn Christmas Activity Book for Kids
Every year when Thanksgiving rolls around I like to give each of my grandchildren 1-2 little gifts to help them get excited for the upcoming Christmas season. I will give them books, puzzles, holiday music CDs, holiday related movie DVDs, Christmas theme'd pajamas, and all sorts of cool things. This … [Read more...] about Magical Unicorn Christmas Activity Book for Kids
Coastal Crafts: Seashell Covered Wood Seahorse Wall Art
I've been collecting seashells for 35+ years. When I say collecting, I'm talking about seashells that I've personally picked up off of a beach somewhere during our travels. I have 6 boxes of labeled shells that are for my collection and then I have 8-10 plastic storage crates full of shells that I … [Read more...] about Coastal Crafts: Seashell Covered Wood Seahorse Wall Art
Cooking with Kids: Old-Fashion Popcorn
A few days ago we were at the Farmer's Market and they were selling old-fashioned popcorn. I'm not talking about the kind you pop in a popcorn popper, but the kind you pop right on the ear! Yes, that's how they used to do it decades ago!!! How many of you remember the good old days when you had … [Read more...] about Cooking with Kids: Old-Fashion Popcorn
Christmas Color By Number Book by George Toufexis
These days most of us lead very busy lives. Our schedules are jam-packed with work and activities from the time we wake-up until the time we fall into bed. It seems like there is never enough time in our day to complete everything that we want to get done. All of that hustle and bustle in our daily … [Read more...] about Christmas Color By Number Book by George Toufexis
Family Fun at Jurassic Miniature Golf
My family enjoys playing mini golf and we get together several times every year to play. Matter of fact, some of our favorite places to play are down at the Jersey Shore when we're all on vacation. Jurassic Mini Golf is located in North Wildwood, New Jersey and we've been playing there for years. … [Read more...] about Family Fun at Jurassic Miniature Golf