I feel like a walking commercial for BLW: my tagline could be “So easy, a baby can do it. Literally. “ But really. The work we put in as a family for a short time around 6 months old...
My mom asked me just the other day when it became popular for children to have a birthday party every year. Obviously, the milestones are important but these days it seems most kids get a party of some sort...
“Our class is doing cupcakes for the “Food Truck” food court. Why don’t you do some kid-friendly ones?” When students began returning to campus in 1947 after WWII, many of them felt awkward trying to fit in. Auburn University...
Since we are in the heart of summer, there are so many fruits and vegetables coming out of the garden to the table whether it’s from your own backyard or your favorite produce stand. The big question is what...
The new year is officially underway, and Christmas seems long ago for many of us. Some are pleased to have the holidays out of the way for another year, while others look back with nostalgia at the time we...
It's that time of year when I long for cooler temperatures for a number of reasons, not the least of which is fall foods! Flavors like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, chili, and corn are all integral in helping me enjoy...
The other day I was looking around my kitchen trying to figure out how in the world it had gotten this messy. I literally didn’t have any counter space. I needed to cook, yet I couldn’t find a clean...
Krista and her family lived down the street from us when she was in about first grade. At the time, our kids ranged in age from 5-10 years old. She'd often come down to play in "the kingdom," an...
You may have noticed a proliferation of nutrition clubs opening in the Auburn/Opelika area in the last year. I’ve counted no less than twelve different businesses called “ Nutrition” that have opened in our area since November of 2019....
Some summer days it's too hot to think about cooking. But for special days, like the 4th of July, you want to make your favorite holiday recipes even if it means firing up the stove or oven. I thought...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
