Tag Archives: backyard fun

Dead in the Yard?

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Monki

In the middle of the night, my husband came by my desk as I was wrapping up some work, looking alarmed: MK: There is a dead possum in our yard. I believe our dog killed it. Me, not fully comprehending … Continue reading →

Posted in HEALTH, HOME | Tagged backyard fun, family life, humor, possum | Leave a comment

Sunday afternoons are best spent with good friends…

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Monki

…and yummy treats! EATS: Afternoon Tea Sandwiches Makes 4 serving Ingredients: 8 oz mascarpone cheese 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 1/2Tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 Tbs fresh dill 1 1/2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp salt … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, HOME, KIDS | Tagged afternoon tea, backyard fun, backyard party, being present, celebration, drought, eats, Kids, recipe, southern california living, Summer, tea sandwiches, water conservation idea | 3 Comments

The One Question To Ask Before Camping Out In the Backyard

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Monki

From our maiden voyage to the realm of camping, you already learned my top 5 questions to ask yourself before spending the night at a museum. Well, at our highly anticipated sophomore camp out, we graduated from camping indoors to … Continue reading →

Posted in HOME, KIDS, MUSING | Tagged backyard fun, camping, home life, humor, Kids, nature | 2 Comments

Plumster Turned Six!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Monki

We celebrated our Plumster’s birthday! Because I still tire easily and am not entirely mobile, we kept the celebration intimate with eight of Plum’s good friends. We had yummy tea party treats and a six-clue treasure hunt. The kids had … Continue reading →