parenting

How Honesty Got Them to Sleep

As a parent I know you have ALL been there. You put your kids to bed…not once, but more like 7 times. You get through the bedtime ritual of books, hugs and kisses, and then they magically reappear in front of you just as you have finally sat down to relax. It’s a constant battle.… Continue reading How Honesty Got Them to Sleep

The Kitchen

Not Your Average Shepherd’s Pie

My husband and I decided to try making a Shepherd’s Pie using creamy garlic sweet potatoes instead of traditional potatoes and we were not disappointed. Even Grandma approved! I encourage you to give this one a try. I also added some bacon 😉 Who doesn’t love bacon?   Ingredients 2lbs lean ground beef 2 tsp… Continue reading Not Your Average Shepherd’s Pie

Lifestyle

Back To Scouts

Cub scouts has started back up for the season. We had our first Pack meeting tonight, which was exciting. The pack always does a great job of making the Bobcat Ceremony (new coming scouts) really special. There are SIXTEEN new scouts this year. The pack has nearly doubled in size. We all gathered at Camp… Continue reading Back To Scouts