Making Parenting Bucket Lists
In the bedroom across the hall is a long gangly boy that used to look surprisingl;y like the infant in the bassinet beside me.  And in the pink bedroom downstairs is a beautiful young woman who might grow completely up…

Building a Routine
Whether you prefer a strict time dependent schedule or a looser routine, building predicatbility into our families’  lives helps with discipline, eases anxiety, and allows us to get more done.  For those of us with children with high anxiety levels, autism, or…

June is Family Month
Happy June!  For most of us school is out or nearly so.  It’s a great time to redirect our thoughts towards building strong family relationships, addressing holes in our child training, and creating memories.  This month I’m going to give…

Cold Suppers–Classic BLT
  The classic combination of bacon, lettuce and tomato is widely loved, but often forgotten when we make our meal plans.  I like mine with cheese and pickles too :).  For those watching their carbs, it can be made into a…

High Fiber Coconut Flour Biscuits
This is not a gluten free recipe, but it’s a nice treat for people looking for reduced carb recipes.  The extra fiber from the coconut flour promotes colon health too! 1 cup unbleached flour (I haven’t tried this with fresh ground 100%…

Cold Suppers: Chicken Ceasar Salad
This refreshing meal is low calorie and  full of protein and veggies.  Serve wtih fresh fruit. In a pretty bowl combine the first 5 ingredients.  Serve with dressing on the side and fresh parmesan. 1 head Romaine Lettuce, chopped 1 small…

More Solar Cooking
When solar cooking, keep in mind that protective eyewear (sunglasses) are a really good idea.  Also, if children will be nearby, remind them that this not to look at the glare. Here’s a solar cooking video from Minnesota.  Roberta roasts…

Other Solar Cookers
There are other ways to cook with the sun than in a cardboard box.  Here’s an open reflector.  This one can be purchased on ebay for about $30.  This one is made from a reflective windshield covers (the kind designed to…

The Solar Oven
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s so hot you could cook an egg on the sidewalk.”  But cooking with the heat from the sun is not a cliche.  With about $5 in materials you can create a solar powered oven…