There is nothing like fresh herbs to make food taste amazing! I must admit, I had hardly experienced the mouth watering goodness of fresh herbs until after I was married. My parents only ever used dry herbs in cooking so when my husband introduced me to fresh herbs I was thrilled. When we bought our first house, we began gardening. One of our favorite foods to grow is herbs. … [Read more...] about 16 Best Indoor Hydroponic Grow Systems and Garden Kits 2020
14 Good Budget Digital Cameras for Teens and Tweens 2020
There is nothing my kids love more than taking funny photos. My tween son was always filling my phone with photos of silly faces and sometimes things I couldn't quite figure out. While I'm not yet ready to give him a smartphone of his own, I decided a digital camera would let him use his creativity to take photos without using all the memory on my phone! In … [Read more...] about 14 Good Budget Digital Cameras for Teens and Tweens 2020
35 Best Gift Ideas and Fun Toys for 8-Year-Old Boys 2019
Choosing the prefect gift for an 8-year-old boy can be a task. There are so many different options available and each boy has unique interests and strengths. I know my boys were very different from each other at age 8. One is very specific about what gifts he wants while the other is happy with pretty much anything we get for him. Whether your boy tells you exactly what he … [Read more...] about 35 Best Gift Ideas and Fun Toys for 8-Year-Old Boys 2019
13 Best Budget LEGO Alternatives for Kids 2020
With a houseful of kids, we have tried a lot of different building toys over the years. The kids don't realize they are learning fine motor skills, planning and problem solving capabilities, and instruction following among several other STEM skills. They just know that building toys are lots of fun to play with. Whether they are playing alone or with friends or siblings, … [Read more...] about 13 Best Budget LEGO Alternatives for Kids 2020
14 Fun Instant Polaroid Cameras for Kids 2019
Sometimes vintage is just better. In this digital age where everything is done electronically, it's refreshing when things can be done the good old fashioned way. I don't know about you, but when my family and I take photos, the photos get and we rarely print them. It makes me miss the days of having to develop film and being able to put my photos in an album. Well, once again … [Read more...] about 14 Fun Instant Polaroid Cameras for Kids 2019