Balancing that homemaker lifestyle with a full-time career!
I know I've shared this soup recipe before, but I felt like it's the perfect, chilly Spring afternoon for some creamy, potato delicousness in a homemade bread bowl! We also have a ton of leftover Easter ham that I need to do something with, and this is the perfect recipe for those yummy pig parts.… Continue reading Ham & Potato Soup in a Bread Bowl
I've been feeling a little down lately at the thought of not being able to celebrate Easter the way we typically do. It's the one holiday that we get to host in our home, and I love cooking for and spending time with my whole family! It's also my favorite service of the year at church… Continue reading Make Easter Special During Quarantine
When I put my first list together, I thought this quarantine was going to last two weeks. After finding out we'll be staying put for AT LEAST another month, I thought us parents needed to share some more fun ideas! Here are some activities that we've been doing, or that we've seen friends doing. Please… Continue reading 16 MORE Ideas to Help your Kids Survive the Quarantine
One thing that I've been struggling with since this "stay at home" order is what to make for dinner every night. I try to only get groceries every two weeks or so, but how can you cook at home EVERY NIGHT without things getting a little boring? I've been experimenting with side dishes and I've… Continue reading Sick of the Same Old Sides? Make Zucchini the Star of Your Meals!
Since it's springtime but doesn't really feel like it... we've been craving comfort food in our house! This is my all-time favorite chili recipe, and it's super quick and easy to make. It's spicy, delicious, and a little bit lighter than your typical "meat soup". We top ours with onions and cheddar, and serve it… Continue reading Spicy Turkey Chili
On March 16th, I became a 2nd grade teacher. It was my dream job growing up as a little girl, so in a way I was looking forward to it. Luke is such a great student and such a happy kid, that the thought of being his teacher was exciting! There were a few factors,… Continue reading How Are You Homeschooling? How We Found Our Rhythm
Day 11 of our quarantine- and we decided to try something fun, new, and DELICIOUS! We were getting tired of the same old breakfast foods and really miss our weekend trips to our local donut shop. We decided to give it a whirl! What I really enjoyed about this activity is that EVERYONE can get… Continue reading Homemade Donut Holes: Fun for the Whole Family
We're starting week 2 of this quarantine. We've been working from home. We've been "school-ing" from home. We've been Face-timing friends and relatives. On one hand, it's actually been a fantastic way to re-connect as a family, decompress a little bit, and take stock of what's really most important in our lives. On the other… Continue reading Maintaining Some Normalcy in Our Daily Lives
In case you haven't noticed, it's almost impossible to find fresh poultry anywhere at the moment. In fact, most of our grocery stores are pretty limited in all of their inventory. The one thing I have been able to find quite easily, however, is bags of frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They don’t have to… Continue reading My 10 Favorite Frozen Chicken Dishes
Since the majority of us (and especially the kiddos) are going to be cooped up for the foreseeable future, I’ve heard a lot of people asking for ideas of fun things to do that will keep their little ones away from the tv/Nintendo for a bit. These are aside from the obvious “go play outside”… Continue reading Help Your Kids Survive the Quarantine: 19 Fun, Fresh Ideas
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