[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny7GwduhsiI[/youtube] Recently, I received a box of sewing notions which included a bunch of zippers. There are plenty of things I am  not good at, mastering the art of  sewing in a zipper is one of them! In fact, I think that is why I am addicted to apron making, since it is “zipper free”….

Several years ago John’s mom gave us a framed recipe card of one of their family favorite breakfasts. Poofta. It is super easy and is sure to please everyone in your family. What can I say…real butter! I just made some for breakfast this morning and it was so good I thought I would share…

Although it has been over 7 years ago, it feels like yesterday that we stood on the hot tarmac at 29 Palms before the 2-7 Marines left for Afghanistan. The soldiers filed into their lines for final roll call, surrounded by those of us who had traveled to send them off. Young wives, in the…

What happens when an Urban Retro Fitter Mom encourages her kids to help out in the kitchen? Yummy goodness! Teaching your kids to be comfortable in the kitchen and make food that is wholesome and nutritious is one of the best gifts a mom can pass along to her children before they start leaving the…

[youtube]http://youtu.be/PQy3ZEQdUG8[/youtube] As much as I would love to say that we sit down for every meal, there are days when that just doesn’t happen.  Here is one of our family’s favorite meals, whether is’s dinner, or an easy to pack lunch for a trip to the beach.It is quick, easy, nutritious and so much more…

A black Jeep Cherokee pulled into our driveway, close to where I was standing. Nathan, our oldest son, stepped out and wrapped me in is powerful embrace. He was home. Not on a long pass, or because of deployment leave. After 5 years in the United States Marine Corp, Nathan is home for good. “Well,…