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Although I couldn't make it to the Taste of Spring Festival in Leavenworth this weekend, I was there for a very important part of it ...
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue ...
03
Jan
Self esteem in children…
Parents need to fill a child's bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can't poke enough holes to drain ...
05
Nov
Not done outside yet
Okay, so we had a very early killing frost this year. BUT, if you are lucky enough to have some of your hardier plants survive there are still some things you can do to extend your season even longer:
* Until the top part of the ground is frozen, you can still transplant some plants to pots to bring into your garage or house to eek out a little more freshness
* You can even plant new plants until the upper part is frozen.
* Plant bulbs.
* Plant onion seed, garlic, early greens and flower seed.
* If your Jack-O-Lanterns aren't too singed (and they are the edible type) you can cook up your pumpkin for baking and souping. Just cook until tender, puree and freeze.
* LEAVES MAY SEEM LIKE A PAIN BUT REALLY, THEY ARE WONDERFUL! THINGS TO DO WITH LEAVES:
03
Nov
Referendum 71
So here’s the question: when someone signs a petition, should it be available to the public? That is the question the courts have to decide. As of today, the courts have already made the “legal” decision, but my question to you the reader is: what do you think? When you sign a petition should your name be made public? Give me your thoughts on this subject. Above all-VOTE today if you haven’t already done so.
01
Nov
Understanding teens…
The young always have the same problem - how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their ...
04
Oct
Welcome October…
October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came - The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, ...
Monday I earned my 4th pair of Mardi Gras Beads. No trip to New Orleans; no pretending that it's Fat Tuesday, nor did I do anything that I had to shamefully admit to my husband. I merely walked down to 820 N. Chelan, let "Selenia" (the mammogram machine) work her magic & Voila! I earned my beads & did something good for myself at the same time!
03
Sep
Jammin & Fall garden tips
I realize not everyone has a full size freezer, but making freezer jam is SO VERY EASY that I don't (hardly ever) pull any hair out when making it with my kids:
All you need is fruit, sugar, pectin and jars.
No stove, no canner....just those simple items.
01
Sep
First day of School-Kate
Do you remember your first day of school? I don’t. Five years old is way too long ago for me to remember what I wore, if I was nervous, if I cried. I don’t remember MY first day of school, but I DO remember my oldest child’s first day of school. This article is to share that experience with you and invite you to share your memories with us here at FamilyCompass.com.