One of the things we've tried to do in recent years with our kids is explore more things closer to home ... meaning places in Missouri. And the Missouri State Parks and State Historic Sites system is a great place to start to take in both the great outdoors as well as history. On a recent... Continue Reading →
I killed our cat. It was an accident. I promise. It’s true that in the past I have hated cats, and I suppose I still do, to some extent. And it’s not just cats. I have always had a general dislike for most animals. But killing Cucha wasn’t on purpose. Honest. And in the last... Continue Reading →
In my quest to find more healthy recipes on Pinterest, I came across this Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs from The Bewitchin’ Kitchen. She writes: "These clean eating meatballs are so darn good. Creamy curry with a hint of lime makes this paleo dinner a favorite of the whole family. 21 Day Fix approved!" I asked my... Continue Reading →
When I turned 16 and took my driver’s test, I passed the parallel parking part with perfection. In the years since, I’ve been able to maneuver this technique fairly flawlessly. Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to practice this at our downtown apartment that only offers street parking. About a month ago, I parallel parked beautifully... Continue Reading →
... In their defense, my daughter and her boyfriend started dating last year when he was still in high school. She was a sophomore and he was a senior. So it wasn't like it was a surprise or anything. And he's a really good kid from a great family. He, as the "college guy," isn't... Continue Reading →
I recently read online about the Weston Orchard & Vineyard starting up a new pumpkin patch. The patch portion is brand new this fall and they decided to celebrate their opening by giving free admission their first year open. All I have to say about that is...WOW! And thank you! Pumpkin patches are such a... Continue Reading →
Marceline, Missouri, is the boyhood home of Walt Disney, where he spent four years on a farm with his family and was later the model for "Main Street USA" in Disneyland. While this may not seem like one of our normal Local Gem (because it's not really anywhere "local"), it's definitely a gem. And if... Continue Reading →
I get that we live in the age of technology. I personally love it. Probably couldn't live without it. Or actually ... I could. I totally have a love hate relationship with it. It does make things so much easier. All.the.time. But I hate that my kids are so obsessed with it! Lately, they are... Continue Reading →
It's October and officially fall. And that means my crockpot will be getting a workout. {I heart October} For the last several weeks, I've been adding some healthier recipes to my favorite Pinterest ones. So I decided to try out Crockpot Whole30 Chili from TastyThin. It was easy to prep, tasty and healthy. Definitely a... Continue Reading →
