Please stop me. I know there’s probably medication for this but I just can’t help myself. Since our bathroom project is 99% done and all that's left is hanging artwork on the walls, I had to sew this little back of toilet slip-cover. Had to. It’s gingham, it’s on the bias, and it’s using leftovers… Continue reading Just Slip-Cover It!
Weekly Meal Plan
Since this week’s meal plan began with fish and ended with shellfish, I had to break up the seafood with some pork and beans in the middle. Not pork and beans mixed together, although I do love that meal. The beans we ate this week were not one but two nights. Tuesday’s garbanzo beans sautéed… Continue reading Weekly Meal Plan
Spicy Hummus
“Ewwww….your breath is bad.” My daughter whispered to me during church one recent Sunday morning. “What do you mean?” I whispered back, “I just brushed my teeth.” “Please don’t talk to me.” She said as she covered her nose and mouth with her hand, shaking her head. You can imagine the look that accompanied this… Continue reading Spicy Hummus
Mother’s Day Winner
Well, I should really call this “Mother’s Day Giveaway Winner” because I think all Mothers are winners especially on Mother’s day! The winner is: Sheila C. Congratulations! Look for these adorable handbags in the mail soon. Happy Mother’s day to all you Mothers and thank you for entering the drawing. Thank you to Meg, of… Continue reading Mother’s Day Winner
Travel Packing
One thing I’ve learned when packing for a trip or packing for travel, less is always better. Whether you’re packing for a 1-week trip or a 1-month trip, you need about the same amount of clothing. Packing fewer items means your bag is lighter to carry around, there are fewer items to unpack when you… Continue reading Travel Packing
How to Fix String Bags
I love these string grocery bags that we received as a wedding gift many years ago. They’re nice because they’re small enough to be tucked in a handbag or in a pocket while out shopping They’ve held up really well over the last 22-years but were showing signs of wear and tear (thankfully, the years… Continue reading How to Fix String Bags
7 Quick Ways to Get a Teen to Leave the Room
Parenting teenagers is bizarre. One minute they’re smiling, sweet, and pleasant, the next they’re mad and upset. It’s an emotional roller coaster. The only visual I can give you is this: take both of your hands and hold them out straight in front of you. With one hand signal “come closer” and with the other… Continue reading 7 Quick Ways to Get a Teen to Leave the Room
Baby Chicks
We have baby chicks at our house and they’re doing just what babies do – eating, pooping, sleeping, and growing. I think they’re drinking water but I can’t tell because I never see them drinking. They’re so adorable when they’re cute and small. They’re starting to lose their downy fuzz and grow feathers. They’re turning… Continue reading Baby Chicks
Weekly Meal Plan
The season for soups and stews is coming to a close. Don’t get me wrong - I’m not complaining that summer is coming – it’s just that I love making a double batch of bean soup or a hearty stew, freezing half of it and having an easy dinner in the freezer. It's a little… Continue reading Weekly Meal Plan
Shrimp and Quinoa Salad
I love having a hearty pasta or whole grain salad on hand for a healthy lunch or dinner. Who am I kidding? Breakfast and after school snacks are a great time to eat a hearty salad, too, and unless I put a note on the food in our refrigerator that says "Keep Out!" with a… Continue reading Shrimp and Quinoa Salad
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