transplanting seedlings

Hardening Seedlings

Many of our readers have gotten their spring garden going with our toilet paper roll seed starters and have been anxiously awaiting the next step. We’re getting emails trickling … Read more

freezer playdate

I Hate Playdates

I hate playdates. There, I said it. We’ve tried several times to hang out with families who have kids in Some Boy and Sidekick’s age ranges, … Read more

mango coconut rice in five minutes!

Mango Coconut Rice that’s ready in Five Minutes Flat

Since I started cutting back on gluten, soy and dairy due to Sidekick’s difficulty digesting those things, dinner often has me stumped. Hence the sudden lack of food posts around here lately. We have chicken. A LOT of chicken. And beef. But side dishes can be a bummer. I don’t just want to throw fruit or vegetables on a plate, but there’s a bit of a learning curve involved in preparing them in interesting ways without adding a lot of processed oils and gluten that I used to rely on to make my meals. This mango coconut rice is a quick and easy side dish that works with my allergen-free dietary needs right now.