Posts by Kerry Weisser
A Mentor Friend
A MENTOR FRIEND
The feeling you get when you are sitting on a beautiful beach watching a sunset is hard to recreate when you get back home to the reality of a busy life full of commitments and “have tos”. One thing for me that comes close to that feeling of pure joy and contentment is going on a walk or sitting with a cup of coffee or iced tea and having a deep conversation with a “sister friend”, one of those Anne of Green Gables “kindred spirit” kind of friends. A few years ago, I had a season that was graced with just that kind of friend.…
Gift Bags in a Snap
Did you ever feel the need to jazz up the gift you were about to give a special friend and you were limited on time and resources? Continuing on the theme of making “something new” out of resources you already have on hand can add a special personal flair to a birthday, housewarming or hostess gift. What you will need for this quick, fun and easy craft might be right in your home……
scraps of material
ribbon
pins
thread and needle
sewing machine
Take a look around your house and see if you have a scrap of material, any size, I used a piece that was 24 inches by 10 inches. Lay it out flat and take a pair of pinking sheers and cut the long 24 inch top edge to make a decorative top edge.…
Read MoreTabooleh
Tabooleh
My husband is Armenian so we LOVE mediterranean food. Tabooleh was a salad/side dish that I grew up eating even before the vegetarian culinary trend became so popular. We have a huge patch of mint growing in our garden each summer so making Tabooleh during the summer months is a regular request from my family. The whole grain goodness of bulgur wheat combined with mint, parsley, tomatoes and other veggies with a lemon vinaigrette dressing is healthy dinner salad or side dish to serve at any summer BBQ. Hope you enjoy our family rendition.
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Love with Limits
Love does not mean giving in to every request that comes your way. Requests from your friends may not always be best for your husband and children. Requests from your children may not always be best for them.…
Read MoreAnti-Inflammation Foods
As many of you know, I am recovering from a serious back injury. I am NOT a person that likes to take medicine, which is ironic because I am a certified Physician Assistant and my husband is a Pediatrician. So when this injury occurred, I did not have any choice at first but to take some pain meds and some anti-inflammatory medicine to help me through that first week. Since the pain meds made me crazy, I got off that asap and have continued to take NSAIDs-ibuprofen (Advil) for the past 6 weeks. Now that I am feeling alot better and can actually sit at my computer and compose a paragraph or two, I decided to do some research on foods that have anti-inflammatory properties. …
Read MoreCar Seat Strap Covers
Car seats have changed so much over the years but they remain the most important safety device made for babies and children. The straps are an integral part of the safety each seat provides and it is very important that the straps are tight enough to function properly. The problem with that concept is that the webbing can potentially rub on a child’s neck and shoulders especially in the summer when kids are wearing short sleeved or scoop necked shirts or onesies. So, my daughter, Rachel and I designed some strap covers and made them out of a remnant, leftover from the fabric of her beautiful ring sling baby carrier.
I will walk you through our process step by step. You can use whatever fabric you want but a soft woven fabric is best because it is comfortable and breathable.…
Read MoreFamily to the Rescue
Living in DEPENDENCE on God is the way to enjoy abundant life. Difficult circumstances amplify my awareness of God’s presence. I am reminded of God’s strength when I am tired and weak. I am encouraged by His closeness and His faithfulness to me when I am struggling. The BEST “life lessons” are often learned in the midst of the toughest trials.…
Read MoreFamily Camp
For the past three summers we have implemented a new tradition called Family Camp. This is a great idea for a family vacation on a budget. With our growing family, we needed a creative way to gather all of us together, appeal to the various stages of our daughter’s married/dating/young children in tow lives and keep it affordable for all. Living in such a beautiful community, with many fun outdoor activities available we decided to invite everyone up to our home for a week for “Family Camp”. Each summer has been a bit different depending on who was available to come but we have carried on the tradition and restructured a bit each year. The basic steps to getting a family camp organized are simple and easily adjusted for the needs of your family.
“Before Camp “TO DO’s”…
Read MoreThrough the Eyes of a Child
Everything is AMAZING, SPECTACULAR and full of the WOW FACTOR when seen through the eyes of a child! A tomato plant filled with tiny ripe red tomatoes is a glorious treasure that brings curiosity and contentment when the first tiny tomato is picked and popped into the mouth for the sweet sensation of a home-grown tomato. The music of a parade stirs the freedom to dance and the little body starts to rhythmically move and sway.
There are no inhibitions, no restrictions to absorbing all this world has to offer. Eyes, ears, mouth and fingers all open to experience each sensation. The sounds of a wind chime offer a new sound that brings a smile and a request for “more please”!…
Zucchini Bread-healthy style
Healthy Zucchini Bread 
This summer, I planted a large garden filled with all of our favorite vegetables. The zucchini plants have gone crazy and are producing daily a crop of delicious and nutritious zucchini. I have baked, stir-fried, barbequed and added them into omelets, pizza and frittatas. So, this is not your typical red-white-and blue recipe to celebrate Independence day but it is a fun way to incorporate a healthy vegetable into a delicious breakfast or snack treat to enjoy. We will pack up some zucchini bread for our walk to the Fourth of July Parade tomorrow. The following is a conventional recipe for zucchini bread with healthy adaptations and the second recipe has a surprise chocolate spin to it.
ENJOY!!!
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