When I was back in Scotland this summer I rediscovered several things I had completely forgotten about. One of these things was, oh joy, Flapjacks. Flapjacks are not, as in the US, pancakes, but rather a gooey cereal bar consisting mostly of butter and golden syrup and oats, cut into squares and served almost anywhere… Continue reading Frugal Flapjacks (cereal bars – not pancakes) Recipe
Author: JulieD
Thank you NASA! Thank you, NASA! thank you, NASA!
T-5 minutes to the last ever shuttle launch. Thirty years ago, the first home computers came out. The best had 16k of internal memory. To watch the last launch, I picked up my iPad (64gb internal storage), fired up the NASA app, pressed a button and sent the live video from Florida to my 42″… Continue reading Thank you NASA! Thank you, NASA! thank you, NASA!
Fun Food For Kids – Dinner Bricks
I like to feed my kids real food as much as possible – rather than something processed and canned and overpriced — so I like to cook for them. Back when they were babies I cooked everything for them. But when they were hungry, there was no time for waiting around for chopping, steaming, pureeing. One… Continue reading Fun Food For Kids – Dinner Bricks
What Will It Take?
(cross-posted at StoryADay.org) One of my absolute favourite blogs in the world is WhoDunnKnit by Deadly Knitshade. It is funny, absurdly creative and did I mention funny? I’m always inspired by the posts because in them I see someone doing what she loves, doing a really professional job, and committing to her art in a way… Continue reading What Will It Take?
Normal
Today’s post is a private one on my boys’ blog. You probably won’t be able to read it, unless you’re me. (You’re not, are you?)
How We Chalk-Bombed The Neighborhood
Welcome Home
My neighbors are going through hell. They haven’t been home since May. Tonight they’re back. I’m sitting here typing, listening to some of my crazy neighbor girls chasing fireflies and screaming. My goodness it has been too quiet around here… Welcome home, girls!
Holiday Haircut Time
Things I Did Today
1. Woke up surprised that I wasn’t hungover given the amount of booze I consumed yesterday to celebrate becoming an American citizen. Realized it was 9:45 and both of us were still asleep while the boys played in the basement and helped themselves to salt&vinegar crisps for breakfast. Parents of the Year! 2. Walked to… Continue reading Things I Did Today
Name A State That Borders Mexico
CANT No, wait, I can! It’s an mnemonic to remind me of the answer to that question — a question that I was asked this morning on my Citizenship test for the US. (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, in case you’re wondering. Thanks, Kev!). This morning I woke up stretched out across a king-sized bed… Continue reading Name A State That Borders Mexico