How Long Can Eggs Be Left Unrefrigerated?
Or, maybe more to the point,how long can they be forgotten in the back an SUV before you entertain the possibility of food poisoning? This morning as I was loading the girls into the truck after gymnastics I spied a plastic bag in the rear of the truck. My eggs! From our grocery excursion… Last [...]
Historic Hotel Reopens
The Hotel Pattee, which closed in December 2006, reopens today (July 21). This great gem of a hotel in Perry, which is listed on the national register of historic places, is known for it’s richly appointed rooms and exceptional customer service. The hotel has 40 suites,each with it’s own personality, and rates begin at $149 [...]
We’ve Got It Good In Iowa
Just last week Kiplinger’s announced it’s 2008 Best Cities list. And guess where #9 is located? Right here in Iowa! Yep, we had better watch out because people are noticing our clean air, good schools and great living standards. Pretty soon we’ll be swarmed with companies wanting to move here. Oh, wait, we already are. [...]
Triple Cheese Baked Spaghetti
I’m continuing my quest for yummy meatless recipes we can all enjoy. Last week I made this wonderful triple cheese baked spaghetti. It’s quick, it’s easy, and,most of all, it’s yummy. Posted by Jody @ Fab Food Friday
Here Come the Iowa Chops!
No, I’m not talking about a thick, beautiful piece of meat, golden from the grill and juicy when you cut in to it. Mmmmm… pork… Ahem…. Anyway, Iowa has a new NHL affiliation with the Mighty Ducks. Luckily we don’t have to use their name (as we did with the Stars) so let me introduce [...]
Ankeny, Iowa One of 10 Best Towns for Families
In the newest issue of Family Circle magazine Ankeny was named one of the top 10 towns for families. (If, for some reason the link takes you to page one, Ankeny is featured on page 10). Of course those who live in Ankeny already knew that… There is an amazing sports area that little league [...]
Hy Vee Customer Service- A Love Letter (Kind Of)
Yesterday was a. bad. day. It started off bad and never fully recovered. So by the time we made it to the grocery store (around 4pm) I would have been much better off closing the blinds on all the windows and wallowing in the dark until Doug got home. But… We needed groceries. So off [...]
Tasty Treats for Less
Have you noticed all the new snacks that line the grocery store aisles? Many of them are designed with your kids in mind- Teddy Grahams Trail Mix, 100 calorie candies and cookies, tasty treats in all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately those treats just don’t fit into my budget. They are overpriced and under-sized. So I [...]
Spinach Quiche
I love a quiche. It’s cheese… and eggs… in a pie. What’s not to like? My girls will actually eat it, too… Probably because we call it “cheese pie” or even “the great pie” ala the Backyardigans. I especially like this spinach quiche (recipe here) because you don’t need really expensive cheese and it tastes [...]
Make Those Workbooks Reuseable
I am in no way a homeschooling mom. I don’t have the patience for teaching and I am thankful for those who do (and amazed at those with the patience and drive to teach their own kids!). But I do my best to expand my kids’ knowledge and help their education along. I buy lots [...]
