I found this recipe in one of the kids recipe books that we have, called Once Upon a Recipe. It is for using in other recipes as a marinade, drink base etc. My husband has had a sore throat that he has had trouble soothing with salt water, ibuprofen, and throat drops. I read that […]
Garlic as Natural Cure for Ear Aches
I am no expert on holistic medicine, but I try to use natural alternatives whenever I can. This is one that I found a few years ago and it is very effective. I have used it many times on my children, even as infants, whenever I suspected an ear ache or oncoming ear infection. I […]
So Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
I have found a great recipe for making a whole chicken in the crock pot that is tasty and so tender. But the best part is, is that you can easily make chicken noodle soup with what is left over. After getting all the good meat off the bones, just leave it in the crock […]
Yummy Warm Tea to Soothe Congestion
With allergies being so bad this season, I thought that I would share my “special thyme tea” recipe. When kids are young and sick, there is not much that you can give them to soothe their symptoms. I came up with this simple tea recipe when my little ones were sick with runny noses and […]
Homemade Granola – Easy to Make!
I have started making homemade granola. And it is surprisingly easy! Also, it tastes better than store bought, and is most likely healthier, and costs less. We like to eat it with yogurt for breakfast or a snack. I let the kids eat it on their Aero Table and Stool set, and yes it is […]
Money Jar – DIY Piggy Bank
My son broke his first piggy bank over a year ago and still talks about getting one. So, the other day we made one! We took a large glass jar and glued the top on. With Dad’s help, we cut a slit in the top with a knife (there may be a safer way to […]