Today was my daughter’s last day of 5th grade and the last day at her current school. Next year she will be attending the middle school. She has mixed emotions of excitement and fear. The summer program she is doing is in this new school, so hopefully by fall she will feel a bit more…
Month: June 2011
Girls on the Run!
My daughter has been part of an after school group that meets twice a week. They work on training for a end of season 5K run, though the main focus is really building self-esteem and experience a positive physical challenge. It is such a great program for girls and I am glad our school has…
Strawberries
Finally! Success growing strawberries. My daughter always picks strawberries to grow and the every year they are a failure. I’ve tried them in the garden and in pots. This year the hanging basket did the trick. Now to get more strawberry plants so we can enjoy a bowlful instead of just a handful. …
Chive Flower Vinegar
Herbs are most flavorful right before they flower and gardeners say you are not actually supposed to let them flower. Eh, I make an exception to this rule with my chives. They come in with a vengeance every year and I can barley keep up during a rainy spring. But mostly I let them flower…
Icelandic is the new Greek.
This yogurt caught my eye at the store last week, I just love the labels. I eat yogurt every week day for breakfast. Chobani has been my brand of choice, pineapple and black cherry are my favorite flavors. I mix in granola and fresh fruit. The kids love peanut butter mixed in too. I decided…