Yes, I realize that my picture says 10 but the more I thought about it, the more things came to my mind. So let's just say 10 + things because at this point I may keep adding to this list. At the beginning of the year our family has a family meeting of sorts, where we discuss the things we would like to accomplish for the year and we share some of our favorite memories of the past year. I'm always amazed to hear what my kids have to say were their favorite memories. It's usually not the ... continue reading...
The Expat Life: The Star Spangled Banner Song Made Me Cry
The Expat Life: The Star Spangled Banner Song Made Me Cry We live the global nomad life. We decided a little over seven years ago to raise our children in another country. We love raising them in a slow-paced culture, where family is valued and an adventure is always awaiting (whether we are seeking it or not). But then there are those days. You know those days. The days when just looking at Facebook status updates from old friends back home cause you to burst into tears. Yes, ... continue reading...
July 4th Dessert: Rice Krispie Star Wands
July 4th is upon us! But here in our neck of the woods, you wouldn't even know it. There are no fireworks, no red, white and blue, no flags proudly waving in yards... nothing. Oh and my favorite, no parades to sit out on the curb of the street and watch as you keep cool with an ice cream cone that's dripping down your fingers. Which of course all of this makes sense because we are in South America. But alas as a global nomad family, we make it our priority to keep these kinds of holidays ... continue reading...
Strawberry Watermelon Slushie
Summer fun is here! The kids have been playing outdoors all day, every day! That brings great joy to my heart. It also means, dirty, sweaty little faces constantly asking for some kind of frozen treat. I've been freezing yogurt and making yogurt pops for them. It's healthier than ice cream. This slushie is also healthy with no added sugar needed! I had a huge watermelon I forgot about so that gave me the idea of making a watermelon slushie! I think next time though I may mix it up a bit ... continue reading...
Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie treats are one of my favorite ways to make a simple dessert--fun! We've made watermelon shaped, ice cream cone shaped, soccer ball shaped and I just realize I don't have a simple traditional recipe. Rice Krispie Treats ingredients: (makes a 9x15 pan) traditional recipe 30 normal size marshmallows 3 tablespoons of butter 6 cups of rice krispie cereal or rice cereal 1. Place the marshmallows and butter in a microwave bowl. 2. For a minute place in your microwave. ... continue reading...
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