Parenting, Gardening and Bird Watching, Kids Printables, Family Travel
Stop, don't pay for letters to Santa. Christmas is around the corner, and every child dreams of writing letters to Santa. This year I will be helping Xavier write a letter to Santa and I've found the perfect site, The Christmas Registry. The letter is free, and they have Christmas games for kids! I've seen sites that charge as … [Continue]
Today, I'm sharing parenting advice on the benefits of reading to your kids. First, to prepare your child for academic success it is recommended that we expose them to books. Furthermore, studies have shown that reading is one of the keys to academic success. My grandchildren love for me to read to them. So, I've started a library for … [Continue]
With holidays on the horizon, you and your brood have plenty of parties to attend, and you know what that means—picture time! This holiday season, it’s easy to keep your little angel looking cute, coifed and camera-ready with simple yet stylish hair looks from Cozy Friedman, author of Cozy’s Complete Guide to Girls’ Hair. The French Braid … [Continue]
Want to watch Santa's reindeer? You can tune into the live feed at http://reindeercam.com/ It's the perfect activity to get your children excited about Christmas. Let them watch while you're decorating the tree? Each evening at 5:00 pm EST the reindeer are fed. The children can watch the reindeer resting and gathering their strength … [Continue]
Today, I'm sharing backyard bird tips on how to make pine cone bird feeders. These peanut butter pine cone bird feeders are a fun project to make this winter with the kids. Our feathered friends need our help finding food during the cold months. Insects are scarce and most berries are gone. Most importantly, pine cone bird feeders are … [Continue]
Attracting backyard birds is becoming a popular hobby for many people. Today, I'm sharing holiday gift ideas for bird lovers. Gift baskets or gift bags don't have to be full of toiletries, candles, and food. Better yet, don't wait for the holidays. Our gift ideas are appropriate for birthdays or just … [Continue]
I love making soups and chili during the fall and winter months. I adapted a soup recipe that you don't have to spend all day in the kitchen making and it's delicious. Here's what you will need: 1 package of stew beef 2 - 3 cartons of Swanson's Beef broth (32 oz.) or store brand (I have used Food Lion brand) 1 quart of your whole … [Continue]
Today, I'm sharing backyard bird tips on how to bring birds to feeders. First, when I started gardening years ago, I've starting noticing the backyard birds more. It seemed that gardening and birdwatching went hand in hand for me. So, I placed several feeders throughout the yard to see what birds I could attract. I love watching the birds … [Continue]
One of my favorite pass times is reading. I'm checking a few books off my reading list. I just finished A Week at the Beach, by Virginia Jewel. It was a big deviation for me because I'm a true crimes reader. I loved the book, it's an easy read and great if you like romances. First, the book is about 2 friends, Chrissy … [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.
