A mother's adventures in fitness and food while living on a budget.
Back when I was 5-years-old, I was adventurous, a little ... well, a lot more than I am now. One day while playing outside, I stood in the Texas dirt waiting for friends. The dirt was the top of an ant hill. Before I realized what happened, my leg was covered in red ants, also … Continue reading The red ants were worth it
I started making roasted chickpeas about two years ago. I like them as a tasty and protein-rich alternative to popcorn. I've learned some things alone the way that may help you if you ever try making these. The basic recipe is simple: 1 15.5-ounce can garbanzo or chickpeas, drained Salt and pepper, to taste 1 … Continue reading Roasted chickpeas revisited
Note: I began this post in October 2018. I am in the process of going through all 60-something half-started posts and figuring out what to save and what to keep. This is a keeper. It was a busy week. I moved out of my home office to a real office. The IT issues required me … Continue reading Getting kicked out of the guild
For at least 11 years, I have attempted to grow a garden every summer. They have been in yards, in pots and on rooftops. I've used what I"ve grown mostly in the meals I make for myself and my kids. My husband doesn't trust anything that doesn't come in a box or can or wrapped … Continue reading Adventures in gardening
This photo gallery is a little glimpse of some of our water adventures for the past few years. Even while we lived in West Virginia, we had our homes near the water -- creeks, lakes, and rivers. It's just part of our life. The shoreline has changed from hilly to flat. The good memories are … Continue reading Water adventures photos
As a mom, I frequently hear kids and adults talk about being bored. For some it's a way to get out of their responsibilities. Some just don't feel like doing what they've done over and over again. I'd like to offer a way to find adventures. I will admit, these adventures aren't for everyone. One … Continue reading Finding adventures
Note: I have not been paid for this review. It's just my opinion on a product that can help people save some time making meals. Product: PictSweet Farms Vegetables for Roasting Price: Varies according to local prices, I paid $2.49 Servings per container: 1 cup serving size, usually about 5 Calories per serving: Depends on … Continue reading Review: Frozen Vegetables for Roasting
