Save Time On Dinner By Using Leftover Taco Meat
I love cooking for my family, but it's a time consuming chore to start from scratch every night. So, I've learned that some things are better to make in large batches to intentionally have leftovers. It takes just the same amount of time to make some extra on the first night, and then I can refrigerate or freeze the surplus for another meal. For example, I use a basic base for just about everything I make with ground beef. I start with really lean beef (90/10). It's a little pricier, but it's … Read More
But Daddy Said It Was Okay!
One of the most prized electronics in our house is my husband's tablet computer. He originally purchased it to keep track of appointments, have a remote Internet connection and other business-related functions. My tech-loving sons had different ideas as soon as they saw it. After all, it looks like a giant smart phone, so they knew it had serious entertainment potential right away. Because the hubz has a soft spot for all things nerdy and loves to pass his passion for technology on to the boys when … Read More
Tips For Using Basic Flashcards With Preschoolers
I bought my preschooler a few simple decks of flashcards I found at the local dollar store for Christmas. One set is a matching game that splits a picture into two halves, another shows shapes and colors and the last has numbers and colors. They're all pretty straightforward and easy for my son to understand. The thing with flashcards is they can swiftly become boring if you use them the same way every time. Your child's attention quickly drifts to other things, and they lose their flair. But, … Read More
Smarter on Facebook: Let’s Learn Together
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