Knott’s Soak City – Super Family Fun
Cool turquoise water, happy people laughing and splashing, my kids and I see commercials on TV for Knott’s Soak City water park all the time. The youngest is always begging me to take them. “Mom, they have HUGE slides!” she shouts. “It’s so hot in this house,” my 8 year old son whines (our typical…
A Mother’s Love: Bears DisneyNature
Ill admit it, nature films tend to make me nervous. Im a softie, I hate to see animals hurt (or dead-Im still not over the death of Bambis mother.) I went into the Disneynature film Bears with cautious optimism. Disney makes fantastic films, but I was prepared to hide at any sad parts. Directed by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, Bears (2014) follows a mother Alaskan brown bear and her two …
Easy Oven Baked French Fries
I love french fries, Ill admit it! Crispy and golden brown, yum, whats not to love? Unfortunately, I dont love all the calories that lurk in deep fried food. When I make my own oven baked french fries I can use organic potatoes and organic olive oil. Its also way cheaper than buying frozen bagged french fries. Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes C olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Directions …
Kraft Foods Issues Recall for Velveeta Cheese Sold at Walmart
Velveeta cheese sold in Walmart stores mostly in the Midwest has been recalled by Kraft Foods, Inc. According to the company, the cheese does not have enough sorbic acid (a natural preservative) and could spoil before the expiration date. The chance for consumers to get food poisoning prompted the company to issue the recall. No one has reported illness yet. Affected Velveeta carries the product number #021000611614, and was sold in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa …
Watermelon Mint Refresher
Watermelon is plentiful at farmers markets and grocery stores during the hot summer months. Of course its delicious to eat in slices, but why not try something new? This watermelon mint refresher is perfect to serve at a summer BBQ, a birthday party, or just on a Thursday afternoon. Ingredients: 6 cups seedless watermelon cut into cubes, chilled juice of 2 lemons or limes (about cup) cup fresh mint leaves (reserve a few …