Gardening

The Beast in the Garden

First I noticed the top of one of my cherry tomato plants was missing all its leaves. I found a green caterpillar, removed him, and gave him a new home in a tree. A few days later I noticed more tomato plant damage…which really pissed me off. What does one do? This garden rookie headed… Continue reading The Beast in the Garden

The Crafty Collaborative

Crafty Collaborative – Black Bean Salad

Hey everyone. I just had to share this recipe we tried out over at The Crafty Collaborative. It’s become my new summer staple. Not only is it a great salad on its own, but you can do so much more with it. I threw some in the skillet with some scrambled eggs. Oh my God!!… Continue reading Crafty Collaborative – Black Bean Salad

family time

Wallet Approved Summer Fun

We’re going through our second humid heat wave for the summer. It’s brutal but I’m not complaining one bit. Winter was way too long. I’ve been trying to find inexpensive ways to beat the heat but keep the kids occupied. Let’s face it, not everyone can afford to hit the waterpark every day, or the… Continue reading Wallet Approved Summer Fun