Family Fun
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That Time We Learned How to Make Sourdough Bread From Scratch
My son and I joined master chef Ron Tressler in his home kitchen/YouTube studio to learn how to make sourdough bread from scratch! My mom’s Uncle Edwin stole a starter (a family secret) from either my great-grandma or her sister-in-law and took it to The Nugget Casino in Sparks (Reno), where they used it for YEARS (maybe even still do today, I don’t know). It was a huge family controversy! This sweeeet loaf of sourdough bread is long gone, but it was delicious! I’ve always been intimidated by anything labeled “artisan.” including bread. I never though I’d be able to make it in my own home. I’d heard of friends making Amish…
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Diamond Painting for Beginners
With Covid-19 quarantine, we’ve all been desperate to find fun activities to do at home. Diamond painting (or Diamond Dots) is fun, addicting, fulfilling, and kid-friendly. Fans of perler beads will love diamond painting! What is Diamond Painting? So what the heck is diamond painting?? No, they’re not actual diamonds, and there’s no paint involved. Diamond paintings are mosaics made up of tiny resin beads called drills (the “diamonds”). Image via Amazon.com Diamond paintings are actually a lot like perler beads (read more about perler beads here). It’s kind of a cross between a paint by numbers or a cross stitch. Your diamond painting is done of a canvas covered in a…
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Social Distance-Friendly Activities and Fun: Staying Safe and Sane During Covid-19
Covid-19 has our lives in upheaval. It’s changing everything, and causing stressors we never knew existed. I keep seeing one constant need: Whether you’ve suddenly found yourself teaching home school, alone and isolated, or a parent of special needs children (like me), it seems we’re all desperate to find fun things to do while social distancing. Some of us can go out and enjoy a walk, others are in quarantine. This Utlimate Guide to Social Distance-friendly Activities and Fun has something for everyone. Service Opportunities Helping someone else is one of the best ways to distract from stress. These are simple and fun ways you can serve while having fun…
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These Geeky Yard Sale Signs Will Make You Want to Stop and Shop
I love going to yard sales but putting one on is very daunting—so much to do! With cleaning out the house (my in-laws lived here for 30 years and there is a ton of stuff that’s accumulated), moving plans, packing, and getting the house ready to sell, we already have a lot on our plate—not to mention depression and anxiety messing with my head. So, I decided I was gonna own this yard sale! I remembered seeing some fun garage sale signs last year, when we were out on the hunt. I could totally make something fun for ours! Looking for inspiration, Google did not disappoint. I found some yard sale sign…
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My Battle For Better Health: The Healing Power of Horses
Since we have a lot of new readers, I thought I should reintroduce myself. Welcome! I’m Laura, a mother of three, from Kennewick, Washington. Daisy, our dog, and me a several years ago, after my health problems started. I was used to living a very active lifestyle, playing tennis, colorguard, gymnastics, theater, orchestra, choir, and more. But fourteen years ago, a combination of thyroid disease, PCOS, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, etc. caused rapid weight gain and morbid obesity. Family trip to the Oregon Coast. I couldn’t complete the hike and they had to come pick me up in the car. Now, everyday tasks like grocery shopping or even showering are sometimes…
