Hand Things Down™

I returned to Arizona in late-March and I was determined to make friends and plan playdates for the kids. When I was in Seattle, I joined a mommy group. It was great to meet monthly to talk about challenges and find out what others were doing to manage the demands of family, business, and free …

How do you encourage your kids when society tells them they aren’t supposed to be good at something or even take an interest in it? Nana is my 9 year old, she hasn’t been very confident in her math or science skills even though her lowest grade in either subject is a B. Maybe this …

I attended my first craft and candle party and it was a welcome girl’s night. I was looking forward to getting to know the moms in the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) group I’ve joined since coming to Arizona. Once I moved here, I’ve been so focused on my kids, work, and the gym; I haven’t …

Whether you went away for the long weekend or decided a staycation was better for the budget this weekend, it’s likely you and your kids might have indulged in too much sun and paying for it today. My family decided to stay home this weekend with the ridiculous gas prices and the kids were water …

This recipe uses the same basic ingredients as the easy chicken chilaquiles recipe. You can substitute red enchilada sauce or even mole to add variety. If you don’t have chicken, make cheese enchiladas. Lazy Chicken Enchiladas 1 rotisserie chicken 16 oz can Las Palmas Green Chile Enchilada Sauce (medium) 1 package Mexican blend cheese 1 …