No, summer! Don’t go!
September 30, 2009 by Shannon | 3 Comments
I am savoring this picture. I think it may be the best-looking harvest left in the season. Isn’t it pretty? All that lovely color…
Archive for September, 2009
Golden Polenta Stars
September 29, 2009 by Shannon | 4 Comments
Cute. Kid-friendly. Vegetarian. Gluten-free. And vegan, if you want ‘em to be! Make a batch of these Golden Polenta Stars and give the kids their choice of dipping sauces — marinara, ketchup, ranch dressing or even salsa. These are delicious!
Adventures in preschooler wrangling
September 28, 2009 by Shannon | 5 Comments
I….am…..exhausted. For two reasons.
1. I worked out this weekend. It wasn’t a really difficult workout — just a hike with some hills and a lot of downhills — but still. I’m sore.
2. I spent several hours wrangling a group of preschoolers.
Typo Patrol: A typo on the trail
September 25, 2009 by Shannon | 1 Comment
We did plenty of short, fun hikes during our Oregon Coast vacation. The kind of hikes that inspire peace, reflection, inspiration….and IRRITATION at the most annoying typo of all time!
The former life of a latchkey dad
September 24, 2009 by Shannon | 3 Comments
You know, it occurred to me that AnchorMommy has been lacking coverage in one key area. While I keep the audience quite informed as to what Kellan and I are up to, there’s one person who doesn’t get featured much around here: Michael.
Toddler Trail Mix
September 23, 2009 by Shannon | 1 Comment
Have a lot of snacks on hand.
That’s pretty much the universal advice for taking small kids on a road trip. And obviously, the more interesting the snack, the better. Enter Toddler Trail Mix.
Breakfast on a Stick
September 22, 2009 by Shannon | 5 Comments
I planned for our recent Oregon Coast trip in much the same way a person might plan for an extended stay in a remote country. I tried to think of everything. Part of the road trip plan had to include a breakfast in the car that would be yummy, relatively mess-free, and toddler friendly. The result: Breakfast on a Stick.
Oregon Coast: Vacation Heaven
September 21, 2009 by Shannon | 4 Comments
We are back. It’s good to be home, but I did NOT want to leave the Oregon Coast. It was, in a word, HEAVEN. We had such a good time making sandcastles, going on hikes through the forest and just enjoying time together as a family. In fact, it was our first true vacation as a family of three.
Fall Recipe Series: Apple Oat Slices from Books and Bakes
September 18, 2009 by Shannon | No Comments
Finally, to round out the first ever Fall Recipe Series on AnchorMommy, I’d like to introduce you to Rosie of Books and Bakes.
I first became acquainted with Rosie after she left a comment on Why Playgroups Could Put Me in Therapy. Her comment was funny and thoughtful, and she used the word “mum” instead of “mom,” so I figured she wasn’t from around these parts. I had to know more about her, so I immediately clicked over to her blog…
Fall Recipe Series: Squash Soup from Ciao Chow Linda
September 17, 2009 by Shannon | No Comments
You know how you meet some people and just instantly feel drawn to them? I’ve never met Linda of Ciao Chow Linda, but one look at her blog and I was hooked.
Fall Recipe Series: Shepherd’s Pie from Living Senses
September 16, 2009 by Shannon | 4 Comments
I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend Heather of Living Senses. Heather and I go way back — we first met in junior high — and our friendship has taken a variety of twists and turns. In short, we have fallen in and out of touch for more than 15 years.
