Author Archives: kirsten

Memory Keeper

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I always have so many things that I need a place for, like my son’s swimming ribbon and school artwork. That’s where this comes in:   Stretch large, colored rubber bands length and widthwise over a one foot square (or any rectangle) cork board painted with acrylic paint. Super simple and cute. Thanks Martha!

Spinach Berry Salad

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This recipe has many variations, so feel free to do whatever you feel like. In a large bowl add: Approx. 6 cups fresh spinach (or however much you think you need.) 1 quart berries (strawberries or raspberries) sliced or halved 1-2 cooked chicken breasts cut into bite-sized chunks. ( I used one of the roasted [...]

The “Ransom box”

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Ever feel like this is your house? This one is mine…right after Christmas presents, so not exactly normal. But, sometimes I feel like it! It seems I’m constantly picking things up. One fun mom thought of a way to combat the problem at her house and I think it’s great! Here’s a link to her [...]

Alphabet Treasure Hunt

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If you have a sand box or access to a patch of dirt, this is a great activity for kids learning their letters, letter sounds or the difference between upper and lower case letters.   Just put any letter shapes that you have–plastic, foam, wood, laminated paper–into the sand. Have your child ‘hunt” for the [...]

Indian Chicken Sandwich

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Indian Chicken Sandwich  I got this recipe from the back of the Archer Farms naan package, so if you shop at Target, you have easy access to this too. I found them in the bakery section, not the bread aisle. But, any flatbread or naan will do. Serves about 4 2 pieces naan. These are [...]

Love Never Fails

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I love this. I hope you do too.

Paper Napkin shapes

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When my son saw this one he said “Mom, I want to make that one.” So, I figured it would be a good one. Cut out colored napkins with scalloped scissors, pinking shears or regular scissors. Make your own templates, or download them from Martha Stewart So easy, yet so fun.

Jessica Simpson welcomes daughter Maxwell Drew

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Finally! Jessica Simpson gave birth this morning to her long-anticipated baby girl. At 9 lbs 13 oz and 21 3/4 inches long, no wonder Jess looked like she was about to pop for a while now. That’s a huge baby for a woman as small as Jessica. Named Maxwell Drew Johnson, she may not have [...]

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken  Sorry, no pics today, camera died. 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp parsley 1/2 tsp oregano 3-4 chicken breasts Combine in a quart-sized ziplock bag Heat oven to 400 F Cover baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray Take tongs and add [...]

Spring exercise routine

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I am always trying to get a little exercise in whenever I can. Since my daughter clings to me like velcro as soon as I start a workout at home I have to be quick! Found this schedule recently and really like it. I feel like it’s a good combo of cardio and strength toning [...]