This is a conversation about summer snacking sponsored by NatureBox. Now that summer is in full force, I find that I have to be even more deliberate about the snacking that goes on in our Houseful. ... Read More about Healthy Summertime Snacking w/NatureBox
Slow Cooker Strawberry Preserves
The time is here, and strawberries are everywhere you turn. Farmers Markets should be ripe with them now as well. Friends have been posting photos of them going strawberry picking, and well, I'm ... Read More about Slow Cooker Strawberry Preserves
Thread Filled Thursdays: Mommy Poppins Bag Sew Fearless
Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's been a while. I know. I'm still sewing, but lately it's been for orders, and if I'm honest, I haven't been motivated to do anything else. BUT I've whipped up a couple of items ... Read More about Thread Filled Thursdays: Mommy Poppins Bag Sew Fearless
National Box Tops University:GAME ON!
There are so many things to love about National Box Tops University that takes place in Minneapolis, MN (or St. Paul, as it did this year) every June. If you're a coordinator of a Box Tops program at ... Read More about National Box Tops University:GAME ON!
Full Of Words Wednesday: What Makes You Smile?
Since the weather in Chicago has been on a rollercoaster of emotions at best, there are other things that I have looked to, in order to get those rays. One of them is when Lil Miss let's her guard ... Read More about Full Of Words Wednesday: What Makes You Smile?
Barefoot Wine Honors Ken Dunn of City Farm Chicago
Yesterday evening I had the pleasure of visiting Old Town's City Farm for a reception honoring Ken Dunn given by Barefoot Wine. Given Ken's focus on sustainable farming efforts in the city of Chicago, ... Read More about Barefoot Wine Honors Ken Dunn of City Farm Chicago