Storing and Preparing Strawberries
Remove any damaged berries as soon as possible. Trim damaged areas and use in sauces, ice creams or in baking where appearance doesn’t matter. Store berries in the refrigerator with hulls intact, unwashed, and lightly covered in a single layer. Use within three to six days. Just before serving, gently rinse under cold running water […]
Father’s Day Gifts for the Man who has Everything
As a mother and as a daughter, I have run the gamut on Father’s Day gift-giving over the years. From barbeque accessories, to clothing and ties, sports equipment, gadgets, and fishing gear, I have given many gifts to the men in my life, but non so precious as the memories we have made together. This […]
Mother’s Day Picnic
Plan a simple menu that the kids can participate in preparing. My husband and kids are planning to pack Rhubarb and Granola Muffins along with Greek Orzo Salad. The kids are taking care of the fresh snacks of Fruit Kebobs, Cheese and Apples and Peppers with Hummus. My kids are always so happy to be part of the […]
Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts
My life has been fully blessed with mothers—my grandmother, mother-in-law, my sisters and sisters -in-law and of course, my mother. I have so much to celebrate this weakened including my own motherhood and my two fantastic kids! It is so nice to spend time with the women in my life and I find that going […]
Mother’s Day Gift of Time with Her Kids
The one thing every mom wants for Mother’s Day is more time with her kids. Whether that means going for a family hike, planting flowers or baking a cake, the experiences you share create lasting memories. Include a thoughtful gift to remind her of the day and you have the perfect Mother’s Day plan. Plant a Garden […]
Fairy Houses
Inspired by some of her favourite movies and books, Meghan had the idea to build Fairy Houses in our backyard. We have collected many items on our walks and while cleaning up our own yard. So far we have sticks, bark, dry grass, pebbles, feathers and pine cones. We will also use some paper and […]
Reuse and Recyle around Town
Many of the depots are currently closed, but if you can find a space to store, they will be grateful for drop offs when they re open. Books Pack up your old books and head out to the book fairs. Look for listings in your local paper. Or consider one of donating your books to […]
Spring into Running
Could it be that spring is finally here in the Nation’s Capital? It has been a very long winter. For those of us who run, it has been doubly long as we wait for more daylight hours, milder weather and less of the hazardous slippery stuff before we dig out our shoes an hit the […]
Five Great Alternatives to Easter Candy
Holidays are an adventure at our house. Easter is no exception with the abundance of sweets and chocolate. While I agree that some candy is fun, this year I plan to change up the easter routine by setting up an in-house scavenger hunt. The kids get a map from the Easter bunny, leading them to their first […]
Easter Brunch
Easter is on the way! It’s a perfect time to start new family traditions and get your kids busy in the kitchen.
