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Favorite Guacamole
Since I don’t think I’ve ever posted a recipe on Instead of the Dishes, it’s so fun to share posts from my foodie blogger friends. Today, Brittany from Ramblings of a Little Wife is going to let you in on a little secret – her Favorite Guacamole recipe. I’m going to let you in an ANOTHER secret – Brittany is giving away a Petit Jean Meats ham on her blog this week! (Go enter, then … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guest Blogger, Homemaking
Easter Craft: Tin Foil Easter Egg
This post is from Deirdre at JDaniel4’s Mom. She is truly one of the sweetest bloggers I have ever met and is well known for her adorable crafts and incredibly creative lunches. I am so excited about guest posting here on Instead of the Dishes. I met Fawn last spring at the Type A Conference. We had both volunteered to help at the conference. I had the best time talking about blogging and hearing about her … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guest Blogger, Mommyhood, Not the Dishes
My First Spring Break With a Minivan
Today’s guest blogger, Heather Davis, is known for her witty humor and wisdom and you’ll see why in her post. I met Heather last year at the Arkansas Women Bloggers conference, even though she is from Oklahoma and I’m from Missouri. Apparently we’re both party crashers. My younger daughter was born at the end of January, when it was really too cold to do anything but stay inside and cuddle up with a powder-y smelling baby … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guest Blogger, Mommyhood
You CAN Make a Difference
I met Carrie because she invited me to speak at the Arkansas Women in Agriculture conference one year. (Gosh, that seems odd to say.) She is a true change maker, a force driver, a worker of words, and a do gooder. I hope that her story will cause you to take a moment’s pause and think about how you can use your own special skill set to invoke change in your corner of the world. One of my favorite quotes is, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~Margaret Mead That quote has echoed in my mind over and over again over the last few years. While we may not be changing the entire world, my hope … Read entire article »
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When 4 x 8 = Frustration and Tears…Check out These Free Teaching Ideas!
Whether it’s your own memories of struggling with “new math” or dealing with your child’s incomprehensible math homework, I think we can all relate to this blog post from my friend Dan. I’ve found that he almost always knows exactly what he is talking about, so I’m glad to have these resources for future use…because I’m sure that 2nd grade math will be way beyond me. The past few months, I have watched as my daughter struggled to memorize her multiplication tables- especially the “4’s”. At times, it was as frustrating for her to learn them as it was for me to watch! Fortunately, math always came easily to me. I even remember my 3rd grade teacher’s “multiplication worksheet center” where the math was self-taught and self-paced. My parents did flash cards … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education, Guest Blogger, Mommyhood
After School Snack: Banana Stacks!
It is always such a joy to share Kristen Feola’s writing on my blog – I can always depend on her for something nourishing, whether it be for the heart or the tummy. Today it’s the latter! “Can I have a snack?” If you’re a parent, you’ve probably fielded this question more times than you can count. I know I have. In fact, it’s usually the first sentence I hear when I pick my kids up from school. Not, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Guest Blogger, Health, Health & Fitness, Mommyhood
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