Last week was a big one for my family. My oldest started kindergarten (woo hoo!). With my boys being 19 months apart, I don’t get much time to reflect on their childhood (since I’m usually trying to stop World War III), but starting school really emphasized the importance of parenting and understanding that - once your kids get older - it becomes less about needs and more … [Read more...] about Parenting: As Kids Get Older, the Job Gets Tougher
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The Best Way to Cook Boneless Shoulder Steak
A boneless shoulder steak is a specific cut of meat that comes from the chuck shoulder roast. The steak is cut about an inch thick and normally weighs around 10 ounces. The cut is quite flavorful and relatively inexpensive; however, it can be a little tough since it contains very little fat. You should not let that deter you, however, because these steaks are perfect for an … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Cook Boneless Shoulder Steak
Tricks to Get Pen Stains Out of Light Clothes
Pen stains on your clothes are bad enough, but they’re truly horrifying when they happen to your lighter clothes. We all know the feeling of seeing a dark blue or black splotch on that white shirt that we loved. Fortunately, pen stains don’t have to mark the end for even the lightest of clothing. There are several quick, easy tricks to get pen stains out of light … [Read more...] about Tricks to Get Pen Stains Out of Light Clothes
Quick Ways to Cook a Round Steak
Quick Ways to Cook a Round Steak - Simple, Fast and Delicious Providing your family with a great meal, while also saving time, is a never-ending task. Make round steak the answer on those days when nagging voices and grumbling bellies are impatiently waiting for dinner. Round steak comes from the hindquarters of a steer, making it a bit tougher than other cuts, but it is also … [Read more...] about Quick Ways to Cook a Round Steak
Autism and the In-Between Parenting
Autism and the In-Between Parenting What is the In-Between Parenting? It’s a term I made up for the following situation. I have an eighteen-year-old with autism. He’s about to graduate high school and attend a local community college in the fall. We do not have a conservatorship with him. What is a conservatorship? It is a legal proceeding where an adult is … [Read more...] about Autism and the In-Between Parenting