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 1960’s Southern California house crazily does not have air conditioning.) I start … [Read more...] about Knott’s Soak City – Super Family Fun
A Mother’s Love: Bears DisneyNature
I’ll admit it, nature films tend to make me nervous. I’m a softie, I hate to see animals hurt (or dead-I’m still not over the death of Bambi’s 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) … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Love: Bears DisneyNature
Easy Oven Baked French Fries
I love french fries, I’ll admit it! Crispy and golden brown, yum, what’s not to love? Unfortunately, I don’t 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. It’s also way cheaper than buying frozen bagged french fries. Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes ¼ C olive … [Read more...] about Easy Oven Baked French Fries
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 … [Read more...] about Kraft Foods Issues Recall for Velveeta Cheese Sold at Walmart
Watermelon Mint Refresher
Watermelon is plentiful at farmer’s markets and grocery stores during the hot summer months. Of course it’s 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: 8 cups seedless watermelon cut into cubes, … [Read more...] about Watermelon Mint Refresher