Cuban Black Beans and Rice

This is a wonderful side item for any dinner. Ingredients: 1 Large Onion 1 bellpepper 3 garlic cloves (minced) 3 tbs. Red Wine Vinegar Olive oil 2-3 cans Black Beans 2 bay leaves (optional) 1 tsp. Cumin Directions: Saute Onion & bellpepper in olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add garlic and saute’ another …

Preparing For Back To School, Right Now.

Four more weeks until my daughter is back in school. I know it seems that you have plenty of time to get ready, but it surprisingly goes by so quickly. We have enjoyed our time off, but I am already thinking ahead and mentally preparing myself to begin the new school year on the right …

What Are Your Kids Going To See At The Movies?… Now You Can Know.

A friend of mine, Kelly (from Journey’s With Kelly), has been telling me about a website from Focus on The Family which reviews movies, t.v., music, and video games. While I have not taught my 6 year old how to even turn on the t.v. (thus ensuring I am always in control of what she …

Avoiding Vacation Clutter

By Aby Garvey When navigating organizational landmines, one of the most explosive are sentimental items like souvenirs from vacations. Tied to our souvenirs are memories of vacations gone by…carefree days, exploring new destinations, relaxing. Ahh…I can almost hear the ocean now. But truly, how many travel-themed t-shirts does a person need? There must be a …

Chicken Tomatillo Black Bean Enchilada by Nili

I received this recipe from a friend of mine. Sounds yummy! You will need: White Corn tortillas Can of black beans small can of chopped green chiles one supermarket rotisserie chicken (southwest flavor if they have it) jar of Pace’s new Tequila Lime Salsa Kraft (or any kind) 4 cheese mexican blend (2 cups) 9 …

Addendum to Last Weeks post

Last week I had a list of things you can do with your kids this summer. I wanted to simply add … reading time! Your local Library, or Bookstore typically offer this for all ages. Libraries usually have it broken into toddlers and school age reading times. Plus you can let them check out a …