Things that add the spice or flavor to life

This blog was inspired by my children, my pets and friends. Through years of trying to entertain children I found other families, friends and community groups to collaborate with for ideas and resources. Those who know me, know how much children, pets, nature and creativity mean to me. The little the things that add some fun and flavor to your life, like art, creative cooking, nature activities, and fun facts. I was blessed with, and extremely thankful for, many of these things in my life. My mission here is to offer ideas, and inspiration among friends and put together a network of resources, including a list of organizations that do good in our community and a way to support them.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Protect the Whooping Crane

JUST 4 DAYS LEFT in the public comment period to urge the Obama Administration to keep the dirty Keystone XL pipeline out of endangered whooping crane habitat! Speak up today: http://bit.ly/o2F3Tx
online.nwf.org
Tar sands oil threatens the lives of America's Whooping Cranes and many more cherished wildlife. Tell the Obama Administration to refuse dirty oil companies the access to build a tar sands oil pipeline through America's heartland.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Thoughts for the Day

     Today I am thinking about Fall and all the season brings. Halloween costumes, warm foods like soup and muffins and preparing the outdoor pets for winter.
     Halloween costumes are in the works, one son would like to be "scarecrow" from Spiderman and some bats have been ordered through the new Etsy site Lifeseasoning! A Halloween party is also being discussed.................
     The weather is supposed to be more like summer this weekend but I am still craving muffins and soup. I will have pumpkin muffins and other treats at my Tastefully Simple open house on Saturday so stop by if your in the neighborhood!
     The outdoor pets, being rabbits, need some new hutches and a better location. The 4H club is supposed to be building hutches at the enxt meeting so hopefully that will get me started in a positive direction. It seems like a daunting task and I am determined to break it down into managable steps and see it through. Any volunteers out there?

     Lately I have been very conscious about food and making it healthier. Probably because I joined committee to promote National Food Day. If you havent heard of it just google food day and check out all info and events. It's all about eating healthy, teaching our kids to eat healthy, learning where our food comes from and supporting local farms and food pantries.
     Future posts will include meals I am preparing and trying to makeover for a healthy and tasty result.