Parenting, Gardening and Bird Watching, Kids Printables, Family Travel
Mallards in my wet weather streambed Spring has finally arrived! I am so ready for warmer weather. First, snow hit us hard this winter in my part of the world. Snow is great for removing impurities from the air. Furthermore, it is beautiful when it is falling and fresh. Snow … [Continue]
Today, I'm sharing gardening tips on the benefits of vegetable gardens. Backyard gardening is a rewarding experience. And, there's nothing better than fresh vegetables in the summer and throughout the winter months. My grandfather had huge gardens when I was growing up. He planted enough vegetables for his kids and their kids. There was a catch, … [Continue]
Snow in Virginia Beach is a rarity, but occasionally they do get a few inches. A few inches basically shuts the city down, and the kids get to enjoy a snow day. This is Zarriah's first snow, and she is enjoying herself. She helped her daddy clean off the car, made snow angels and just basically enjoyed that cold, white … [Continue]
Blue Jays are large and beautiful birds. I love attracting backyard birds, and I'm happy that I have been able to lure these beauties to my feeders. I have four that visit my feeders regularly. So, today I'm going to share with you how to attract Blue Jays to your backyard. Next, Blue Jays start their … [Continue]
This book give away is perfect for the multitasking mom. If you're a mother, you learn to do multiple things, handle the kids, the household, the husband, your career and the list goes on . Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Multitasking Mom's Guide is scheduled to be released March 18. As a Soup-er Blogger for the Chicken Soup for the Soul … [Continue]
Trying to mend a broken heart from a breakup or divorce? I've been there and it can be a rough road. Grief from a breakup can cause you to want to die or at least feel that you are. You may try to rekindle the relationship by plotting a scheme on how on you can get him or her back. Calling, texting, or checking their Facebook page enters your … [Continue]
Did you place your child in preschool or do you plan to? Have you thought about the benefits? I believe in early childhood education, and as a result Xavier went to preschool for 3 years before he started kindergarten. It was money well spent, he learned skills that I believe are important for creating a strong … [Continue]
There's really no recipe, but I thought I would share how to make bird seed pine cones. First, I started bird watching and feeding my backyard birds years ago. It is a hobby that I have come to love, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. In order to keep birds in view, you must negotiate their stay. I reached an agreement with them by making bird … [Continue]
Are you the breadwinner in your family and feeling guilty because you're not a stay at home mom? If you're a single mother, your chances of being a stay at home mom are slim. That is unless you hit the jackpot with child support payments or have another income added to your bank account. Neither of those things happened for me. I felt guilty … [Continue]
Today, I'm sharing backyard bird tips on facts about American Goldfinch. I fell in love with these beautiful birds years ago. They visited my garden one year to devour my sunflower seeds, and I became fascinated by their beauty. They are now one of my favorite backyard birds. The male sports feathers that are a beautiful shade of yellow and … [Continue]
Hi! I'm Rhonda. Mother of 1, grandmother of 2, master gardener, bird watcher, thrift shopper, traveler, and creator of kid's printable. Check out my printables, gardening and backyard bird tips, thrift finds, and travel advice. Creating on a budget is second nature. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and stay for a while. Thanks for stopping by.
