Posts by Betsy
iPhone Scavenger Hunt – Free Fun
It all began in 2011. We were celebrating my mom’s 65th birthday, and we were looking for inexpensive ways to entertain 17 people of various ages. That can be very challenging because anything multiplied by 17 can add up really quickly! We were staying at the Embassy Suites that connects with Bass Pro Shop in…
Read MoreLow Carb Fried Green Tomatoes
So while lamenting about the patience it takes to wait for my tomatoes to ripen, someone recommended fried green tomatoes. All I knew about them came from my references to the movie, so I thought I should give it a try. Also, since I am trying to eat under the Trim Healthy Mama plan, I was looking…
Read MoreAdventures in Elevated Garden Boxes
When I was trying to find a good place to plant my garden, I discovered the best location was also the location where my pool pump drains when you clean it out. That didn’t seem like a good plan. Therefore my garden mentor recommended an elevated garden. So my husband built a beautiful box!It looked like…
Read MoreWhat’s on my bookshelf: “Everything You Need to Know About” Series
I’ve added affiliate links below, which means by purchasing through these links, the price doesn’t change, but I would receive a little compensation for pointing you in their direction. All of my opinions stay the same with or without your purchase. I love these books! They are a great resource for any student, but if you’re…
Read MorePlaying With Latin Verbs
If you’ve spent any time studying languages, you most likely agree that verbs have the power to humble an eager linguist. As English speakers, we often don’t realize the complexity of meaning that each verb holds, and therefore, rarely understand the fullness a tiny little word can contain. In Cycle 2 in the Foundations program of…
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