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Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies Contain Hidden MSG (in Yeast Extract)

I was upset recently when I found out that my son’s beloved snack, Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies, has yeast extract as an ingredient! I feel silly that I just realized this recently. Yeast extract always contains MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) which is a food additive that can cause many problems. We avoid MSG like the plague [...]

Sharing a Local Tradition: Pictures in the Bluebonnets

When I moved to Texas almost 11 years ago, I didn’t know too much about Texas traditions. Over the next few years, I noticed that some friends took pictures of their kids sitting in a field of bluebonnets. Texas bluebonnets are wildflowers that pop up everywhere in the spring; usually in the first part of [...]

My Favorite Parenting Book: How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

I’ve been really interested in improving my parenting skills by learning communication techniques as well as gentle discipline (teaching) ideas. I recently took a parenting class through my church and one of the books used was How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. [...]