Fire Safety

Here's a great resource for educating kids about fire safety: http://www.firesafety.gov/kids/flash.shtm Be sure to have a fire drill at your house every 6 months. Kids need to know what to do if the fire alarm goes off and where to meet family members after leaving the house.

FEMA for kids!

FEMA has some great games and information to help you introduce emergency preparedness to children. Here's the link http://www.ready.gov/kids/home.html

Gardens are growing!

We planted our container garden about 2 weeks ago and look at what's already sprouted! I'm going to need to do some thinning, but isn't it fun?

Mexican Casserole

I love this recipe. It is yummy and easy.

Mexican Casserole

2 cans of chili (I use one can of hot and one can of regular chili with beans)

1/2 tub of sour cream (or however much you want)

can of corn (drained), this is optional, but a great way to get veggies in

tortilla chips or Doritos crumbs that are in the bottom of the bag that you don't want to waste

shredded cheese

Combine 2 cans of chili, sour cream and corn in an oven safe dish (I use a 9x9 usually). Heat it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until bubbly. You can also heat them in the microwave if you want to speed things up. Crush the chips and spread the shredded cheese on top. Put it back in the oven for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese (Don't do this part in the microwave or it'll be mushy). Enjoy!