File it Friday: DIY Tank Top, Funnel Cake + More

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During the week I come across a lot of articles and blog posts that I think are worth reading. Or I come across a new recipe I want to try or a craft idea. Most of the time I don’t […]

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Encourage Learning to Read Without Books

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For my oldest son, reading has been a challenge. Capt. M is entering the third grade and reading books has never interested him. He struggles with sounding out words even though he has worked really hard to stay on grade […]

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Wanted: TEA Time

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Tea does a body good! And tea time with my mother on the veranda at our summer home in Greece will always be a favorite of mine (Litsa’s)…. Although these hands cupping this cup of tea are not my mother’s, […]

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Favorite Lunch Packing Supplies

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I thought it would be helpful to share the items that I use to pack my boy’s school lunches. Since both the boys and I pack lunch almost everyday, we have come across items that work really well. I have […]

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Back to School Hack: Prepare the Night Before

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As the school years go by, I learn more and more hacks to keep life simple. From experience, I have learned that to keep the morning routine running smoothly I need to prepare as much as possible the night before. […]

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A Basic Guide: Throw a Canning Party

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It’s the end of the third week of August but I’m still making frequent stops at our local Farmer’s Market! Are you!?! If so maybe we could all have a canning party!?! Well—-a virtual canning party for bloggers and readers!?! […]

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File it Friday: Gnocchi Caprese Salad, Flower Bows + More

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During the week I come across a lot of articles and blog posts that I think are worth reading. Or I come across a new recipe I want to try or a craft idea. Most of the time I don’t […]

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Double Yolk Eggs

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A few days ago I was at work and received a text from hubby. When I initially picked up the phone all I saw was the text “twins!”. I paused for a minute trying to think of who we knew […]

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