Knott’s Soak City – Super Family Fun
Cool turquoise water, happy people laughing and splashing, my kids and I see commercials […]
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 …
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 …
7 Tips for Making Fresh Fruit Popsicles
Popsicles are an iconic summertime food. I remember eating those red white and blue bomb pops every summer as a kid. As a parent, I read the ingredients of those things, and theyre full of artificial colors and high fructose corn syrup. Why would I feed that stuff to my kids when I can give them fresh fruit popsicles. All you need for fresh fruit popsicles is a popsicle mold, fresh fruit, and 100 …