Homemade Classic Sloppy Joes
To be honest, it took me a long time to realize that Sloppy Joes did not have to be made out of a can. Who knew?! This recipe is a simple summer classic. It’s perfect for the days we have ahead of us- the days where it is too hot to even think about turning on the oven. And you don’t even need a can opener! Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 1/3 c. green bell pepper, diced 1/2 c. {Read More}
Take Time Tuesday- I’m thankful for:
Hi there! Today, I’m linking up at Take Time Tuesday. When I am struggling to enjoy a particular season of life, sometimes listing a few things I’m thankful for to helps snap me out of my funk. Here are a few things I am thankful for lately: Nap Time What busy mama isn’t thankful when nap time rolls around?! I cherish spending time with my daughter, but some days I feel like nap time was invented just to give me {Read More}
Menu Plan 5/6
Happy Monday! As with many of you, the weather has been pretty crazy here. Snowing one day (in May!) and 80′s the next. My menus have been a little harder to plan lately because I’m not sure if it will be too hot to use my oven. Pretty soon, I won’t be using it much at all. Here’s what I’m dishing up around here this week. I’m linking up at Menu Plan Monday- be sure to check it out if {Read More}
Menu Plan 4/8/13
What a beautiful and crazy start to the week we’ve had! Between birthday celebrations, a sick toddler up through the night, a garage sale this weekend (eek!), and our other activities I definitely feel like I’m running on empty. Gratefully, a menu plan and a to-do list help me feel so much more put together- even if there is a lot on them. Even so, I may be posting a little bit less this week to accommodate the craziness. Here’s what we {Read More}
Giving Husbands Respect
Linking up at Faith in my Friday to share what the Lord has been teaching me this week. Take a minute to reflect on television comedies. How many of them have a dopey man as the star? How many women in these comedies have to step up and take the lead because the male role is represented at lazy and dumb? In many of these shows, the wives make wisecracks in front of family of friends that would shatter {Read More}
Cleaning Challenge Day 2: Bathrooms in 30 Minutes
Since I love a good challenge and a clean home, I’ve decided to jump on the cleaning challenge at MoneySavingMom.com. While I can’t promise I’ll blog my results each day, I will at least try to get my results up on Twitter, Pinterest, or my new Instagram account- so be sure and follow me if you’re interested! If you’d like to join us, you can follow along on either account at #cleanin30. Today’s challenge was to clean your bathrooms. This {Read More}
Being Content in a Small Kitchen: Part 1
Recently, I invited my Grandma over to teach me how she makes her often requested homemade noodles. A couple days prior, I started to feel a little anxious: Will my kitchen be big enough for her to work? Will there be enough counter space? Is she going to think my kitchen is lame and tiny? Then it hit me: When I used to go to her house growing up, her kitchen was also tiny. And *always* hot since the {Read More}
Recipe: Cajun Chicken Pasta with Home{MADE} Alfredo
When Joe and I went to Five Guys and had the option of regular or spicy fries, we opted for regular since Alaina would be eating them too. For whatever reason, she was being crazy picky and wouldn’t even touch the fries! Since Joe and I thought they were pretty bland, I watched and realized all they were doing was adding cajun spice to a paper sack of fries and shaking them up. I asked for a side of Cajun {Read More}
Minimalist Cleaning Supplies
Everybody cleans their home which is why there are an abundance commercials for cleaning products on T.V. If you make a habit out of buying cleaners, in your cabinet is probably at least one product for carpet, wood, windows, and bathrooms among other gimmicks. By scanning the price tags at stores, I know most of these bottles can cost upwards of $3-$5 a piece. You might have a hundred dollars sitting in that cabinet and even still- you’ll probably add more to {Read More}
Home{MADE} ways to teach your children about Passover
Every couple of years, my church hosts a Passover Celebration called a Seder in which a Christian Rabbi and his wife attend and lead our congregation. Prior to these celebrations, I did not realize Christians were “allowed” or “supposed” to celebrate Passover. It is usually regarded as a Jewish, or Old Testament tradition that no longer holds much significance. Now I realize that it is not only completely appropriate to remember this event, but it’s a wonderful way to teach our {Read More}
What 25 Would Want 20 to Know
As April 1st approaches, I can’t believe I’m going to be 25. I know it is still young by most people’s standards, but some days I feel really old. Ha! Five years ago, I was really starting to get serious about my faith and future. No words or person could have prepared me for some of the experiences I faced in the coming years, but as I reflect back on each moment, it’s interesting to see the good and bad lessons. Here {Read More}
Menu Plan 3/18
Monday is already here, again! How did that happen? Here is what is on our menu for this week: Monday 3/18: Breakfast: Chocolate Banana Smoothies Lunch: PBJs/Grapes Dinner: Crockpot Chicken Chili (leftover from Sunday) What I’m Packing for Joe: PBJs/Banana ::To Do: Divide yogurt into smaller storage containers, make a small trip to the store in the evening, make PBJ’s for the freezer Tuesday 3/19: Breakfast: Oatmeal Waffles/Eggs Lunch: Ham and Cheese Wraps/Grapes Dinner: Meatball sliders on homemade rolls/Tossed {Read More}
Book Review: If You Have a Craving, I Have a Cure
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I found If You Have a Craving, I Have a Cure by Sheri Rose Shepherd to be a refreshing read- reminding me of why I believe the way I do about certain things and convicting me in a few areas of my life needing improvement. I personally crave salty food and chocolate *all* the time. I was hoping this book would give me insight into those cravings, but I was surprised to find the book {Read More}
Menu Plan- 3/11
Here’s what I’m planning this week in the kitchen: Monday 3/11 Breakfast: Egg in Hole Lunch: Homemade Mac N Cheese/Tuna/Peas Dinner: Bruschetta Chicken Bake/Cottage Cheese/Orange Slices What I’m packing for Joe’s lunch: Leftover Easy Noodle Stir Fry ::To Do- Prep casserole and leave instructions for Joe since I have an errand to run after work. Tuesday 3/12 Breakfast: Greek Yogurt/Almonds Lunch: Homemade Popcorn Chicken over Salad/Cottage Cheese Dinner: Baked Chicken/Mashed Potatoes/Sesame Broccoli What I’m packing for Joe’s lunch: {Read More}
Chicken Taco Rice Bowls
Favorite Smooth Salsa
Breakfast Sandwiches for the Freezer
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