Contributing Writer: Leslie Foster at Pondering of an Ohio Farm Girl Today would have been my mom’s 61st birthday. Though she’s in heaven, so many of the lessons she taught me remain part of who I am. Recently I was thinking of one really important lesson that I learned from my mom: You are capable. This concept of capability wasn’t directed specifically at me, because of any special skills that I had. And I’m pretty sure Mom never just came out and said, “Leslie, you can do stuff.” But ... continue reading...
Healthy Snacking: Apple Chips
Do you get the munchies? Are you looking for healthy after school snacks? This healthy snack, apple chips, is the perfect way to serve up fruit. Everyone in my house gets the munchies. Is it the same at your house? I get the munchies a lot especially if I skip a meal. Have I told you I have the metabolism of 60-year-old woman? With that said snacking on sweets and other unhealthy treats is really not a good choice for me. On the other hand my tall, lean and handsome husband can eat a whole ... continue reading...
Defining Beauty For My Daughter
~Defining beauty for ourselves is a challenging but important task. Don't shy away from it, don't ignore it, don't exalt it but instead wrestle with that beast we call beauty. The word "beautiful" is filled with so many messages from the media, our parents, our friends, our spouse and ourselves. Forget the negative messages and focus on the positive ones and come up with your own healthy view that you want to pass on to your daughter. The moments I have felt the most beautiful is when I have ... continue reading...
Household Tips & Tricks on Pinterest Tested: DIY Wrinkle Remover Spray
I love household tips and tricks here's another new favorite: DIY Wrinkle Remover Spray! Because I hate ironing. Or if you don't have room to pack an iron while traveling this the perfect solution. Remember a few weeks ago I shared that I will be testing various household tips and tricks that I come across Pinterest to make our MOM LIFE EASIER. Hop over and read my honest opinion policy for this tips and tricks series. Well, when I saw one for making your own wrinkle remover spray I was ... continue reading...
Easter Around the World & Capirotada Recipe {Mexican Bread Pudding}
Easter is being celebrated this week all around the world! Some observe it with contemplative faith activities, culinary traditions and/or colorful eggs. When we decided to move abroad I didn't realize how strange some of our U.S. traditions might come across to others, until I was explaining the Easter bunny to some of the nationals in this country and they looked thoroughly confused. Our first Easter here in South America, we decided to have an Easter egg hunt, we dyed eggs and shared the ... continue reading...
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