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Bouldering: Scratch-n-Sniff

Posted in Family, and Outdoor Adventures

D has been rock climbing pretty much since we first moved to this duty station. He has really enjoyed this new, challenging form of exercise. For Christmas, I gave him a crash pad that is used for bouldering. Today, we were able to head out to the park for him to try it out for the first time. It was a beautiful, sunny day. The breeze was a little cool, but it was the perfect day for climbing. Well, the sun may have been a little bright on some of the higher boulders. We had to hike back to the…

March Madness – Family Style

Posted in Commercial Break, and Family

I’m happy to team up with Family Christian to talk about making March Madness fun for the entire family. This post contains affiliate links. When March Madness rolls around, people seem to either get really excited about it or they get frustrated because their favorite shows are on hold for basketball. Granted, there are some people who don’t care one way or another. For as long as I can remember, D and I have enjoyed watching basketball together (when he wasn’t playing), and March Madness is no exception to that. Munchkin, on the other hand, doesn’t exactly share our enthusiasm for the…

Valentine’s Day Treat: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Posted in Family, Gluten Free, and Holidays

My mom was a huge fan of chocolate. While I didn’t inherit the chocolate craze, Munchkin did. Her Daddy’s sweet tooth comes and goes, so I never know when he’ll be craving something sweet to eat. Before you think I’m crazy, I will say that I do enjoy chocolate, but I’m not one who craves it all the time. A little chocolate now and again works for me. I know, I know… I’m weird. lol! My idea of a really good chocolate treat involves fruit and chocolate. One of the best pairings, in my opinion, is strawberries and chocolate. They…