Since we’re all BIG Ravens fans in the Mid-Atlantic region I thought you’d want to know about something that really touches my heart by the Torrey Brown Foundation – player for the Baltimore Ravens Football team. [Read more…]

Tired of frying bacon and it taking a long time to fry up just 1 little pound of it? Well let me show you how I now save time and (grease burns too) by baking bacon in my oven at home. It’s simple and it’s no mess because I 1st line my pan with aluminum foil so when I’m all done baking the bacon I just throw it away. I also like it because it save so much time – it’s takes quite a bit of time to stand there and fry all that bacon but now I pop it in the oven and I walk away until it’s done freeing me up to make other things or take care of the kids. Perfect if you want to make a hot breakfast for kids kids with the back to school season upon us!  

Back to School Routines & Time Saving Tips for Mom and Dad [Read more…]

If you are looking for some easy back to school breakfast ideas then you’ll love this recipe for homemade instant oatmeal. [Read more…]

I saw the recipe on Kooky Carols Kitchen Concoctions. It’s a great for a delicious back to school breakfast idea.  You have fruit and oats all in one. You could have it warm on a cool, crisp back to school morning or cold (make the night before) if there’s no break in the weather. Check out the recipe; [Read more…]

Start off right with educational back to school toys and games

Nothing whispers September like the smell of a freshly sharpened pencil.  And while parents may be quietly relieved that summer mayhem is about to give way to more structure for the kiddos – remember they still need to have some fun.  In fact, the best kind of learning happens when the fun center of the brain is on.  Since there’s less time to hang out them as school begins, here are some  educational back to school toys and games that will maximize the fun with the brain turned on. [Read more…]