FishMama is hosting a comfort food recipe swap today over at Life as Mom. This is right up my alley, as I am all about meat and potatoes, soups, casseroles and desserts! Bring on the comfort food! Here are some of my … [Keep reading…]
I'm not thrilled by any means, but neither am I scared of our new president. My reason is my hope, and my hope is in the following promises that I claim for myself, my family and my country. You, too, can rest in the promises of the One who is … [Keep reading…]
Do you dread mealtime not because of the food or the preparation, but because of the bargaining and whining and cajoling? Head on over to Happy to be at Home to see what works for us. End the food battles! … [Keep reading…]
... make it a big one! Big and productive, that is. This is what my kitchen looked like off and on all day. I've found that if I've got the oven on anyway and I have a few things to cook and/or bake in the next couple of days, it works for me to … [Keep reading…]
This delicious chocolate sheet cake is definitely a "go to." I almost always have the ingredients on hand and can make it in under an hour with just a moments notice. That comes in handy for funeral dinners, impromptu get togethers, and when my … [Keep reading…]
Old homes aren't usually coveted for their closet space, but one of the pleasant surprises in our nearly 100-year-old abode is the cavernous 8' x 4' closet space in the kids' rooms. With shelves along the walls and storage space clear up to the 10 … [Keep reading…]
Growing up in a meat and potatoes family, gravy was served at our table at least once a week. The real stuff (the good stuff!), seasoned with pan drippings. My mom probably never even knew that gravy existed in a can, and if she did she was kind … [Keep reading…]
Wednesday will be a big day in my kitchen as I prepare a Mexican Fiesta for the basketball team. Otherwise, we're still in the middle of basketball tournament month, so some of our meals will revolve around trips to the gym. Here's what we're … [Keep reading…]
In this fast-paced, stressed-out, overworked, materialistic world we live in, it is sometimes hard to find comfort in the little things. I remain convinced, though, that peaceful living is Finer Things Living. What are the Finer Things that … [Keep reading…]
