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Kitchen Garden Primer: Location, Location, Location

Simply TJ April 9, 2013 0

Location, location, location! Whether you are looking to sell or buy a home or are searching for just the right spot to grow a kitchen garden for your family, location matters! It can be

Kitchen Garden: Best Bang for Your Buck

Simply TJ March 25, 2013 0

America went through quite a xeriscaping phase about ten years ago. Xeriscaping makes a lot of sense. It is a landscaping/gardening method developed for arid and semi-arid climates that utilizes water-conserving techniques and plants.

Holiday Treats with a Healthy Twist

Simply TJ December 7, 2012 0

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg, beaten 1 tsp baking soda ½ cup quick-cooking oatmeal Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 and lay parchment paper on

Outdoor Adventure Camps with Billings Parks & Recreation

Simply TJ May 23, 2012 0

From tours of the Help Flight Operations Center to whitewater rafting on the Stillwater, from Yellowtail & Buffalo Bill Dam tours to scavenger hunts to learning about local Billings area history, the Billings Parks,

Healthy-ish Apple Brownies

Simply TJ January 30, 2012 0

These apple brownies have been re-worked to take out fat and add more of the “Eat 5 to Stay Alive” fruits/veggies we all need… but your family will never know! Super easy and very

If We Wish Away the Moments

Simply TJ January 26, 2012 0

“If we wish away the moments, they will be gone. The things we have wanted to leave–the mess, the noise, the obligations–will be gone, but so will the children! This is true of every

What’s the Big Deal About Reading?!

Simply TJ January 23, 2012 0

Reading stimulates and develops children’s imaginations and even their IQ. Reading kindles interest, encourages curiosity, and exposes us to new worlds and experiences. Reading opens the world of possibilities to us, whether we are

Our Favorite Meal – Chicken Piccata That Even Preschoolers Love

Simply TJ December 2, 2011 0

Only about 30 minutes to a great meal! We love this on rice, preferably basmati. Faster than going out for fast food and any leftovers are great too. My kids have specifically and regularly

Being Our Kids Cardiologist

Simply TJ November 29, 2011 1

How often as a parent do we crack down on our kids for their behavior, finally wrangling a resentfully-spoken “I’m sorry” from this small person with crossed arms and a scowl? “Don’t hit your sister!