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Archives for September 2016

Dare to Prepare: What to Do in An Active Shooter Situation

September 30, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

By thinking about how we should respond in an active shooter situation, we’ll be prepared to take life-saving actions should we ever find ourselves in one.

It seems that every time you turn on the news you are met with word of a violent attack that resulted in multiple casualties. These attacks take many forms, but frequently they are mass shootings. When I think about disasters, this isn’t what initially comes to mind. I typically think of hurricanes, earthquakes, and even industrial … [Read more...] about Dare to Prepare: What to Do in An Active Shooter Situation

Filed Under: Promoting Healthful Living, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: health and safety

Cook Once, Eat Twice: Creamy Beefy Noodles and Cheesy Beefy Noodle Bake

September 28, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Using affordable ingredients, this easy-to-follow recipe yields two flavorful, hearty meals: Creamy Beefy Noodles and Cheesy Beefy Noodle Bake.

I have loved having a stash of freezer meals available during the last couple of months as I’ve adjusted to life with a newborn and a toddler. Because of this, on my most recent menu I included a number of “cook once, eat twice” items that would yield freezer meals. Using affordable ingredients, this easy-to-follow recipe yields two … [Read more...] about Cook Once, Eat Twice: Creamy Beefy Noodles and Cheesy Beefy Noodle Bake

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

I’m Done Pretending I Have It All Together

September 26, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

I often pretend to have it all together because my pride causes me to feel embarrassment over being imperfect in my roles. I’m done pretending. Here’s why.

I had some friends over a couple of weeks ago and, much to my embarrassment, I noticed halfway through our lunch that I had not served them anything to drink. I had a drink in front of me and my oldest daughter had one in front of her (I’d poured both earlier in the day), but I simply forgot to serve drinks to our guests. I felt … [Read more...] about I’m Done Pretending I Have It All Together

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: organized living, spiritual growth

Instilling Good Dental Health Habits in Toddlers

September 21, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

What must we do to help our toddlers have healthy teeth today and—just as importantly--develop good dental health habits for tomorrow?

My toddler has a bit of a love-hate relationship with her toothbrush. She enjoys chewing on it and sucking training toothpaste off of it, but she’s generally displeased with it when I use it to scrub her teeth. Though brushing her teeth can be an ordeal, I do it twice each day because I want her to have healthy teeth. What must we do … [Read more...] about Instilling Good Dental Health Habits in Toddlers

Filed Under: Promoting Healthful Living, Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: health and safety, toddlers

Starter Kitchen Essentials

September 19, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

The kitchen is one place where it is easy to amass a wealth of unneeded items, so here are the things you need for a simple, yet perfectly functional kitchen.

Have you ever come across a gadget or dish in your kitchen that you’re pretty certain you’ve never used? I recently heard from a reader who would like to avoid this. Elizabeth asked the following: “My fiancé and I both grew up in homes with single parents who cooked using mostly frozen and canned foods. We’re both now learning how to … [Read more...] about Starter Kitchen Essentials

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: cooking tips, frugal living, organized living

Fall 2016 Menu

September 16, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

What’s for dinner in my house during fall 2016? Menu items include creamy Italian chicken, savory smothered steaks, and a zesty taco skillet.

Our summer has flown by so quickly! I can hardly believe it’s time to begin using a new menu. I’ve detailed the whys and hows of my menu planning previously (read about it here). In summary, I create a new monthly menu at the beginning of each season (fall, winter, spring, and summer). We use each menu for the three months of that … [Read more...] about Fall 2016 Menu

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: menu planning

Dare to Prepare: Items to Use for First Aid When in a Pinch

September 14, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

What can you do if your first aid kit does not contain adequate supplies to address an injury you experience? Here are 8 household items to use in a pinch.

We’re once again in the midst of National Preparedness Month. As I’ve done in the past years, I’m going to take advantage of this by taking a straightforward look at disaster preparedness. (Click here for links to the previous Dare to Prepare posts.) Today’s topic is both practical and fun. A good first aid kit should be part of your … [Read more...] about Dare to Prepare: Items to Use for First Aid When in a Pinch

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Promoting Healthful Living Tagged With: health and safety, organized living

Garden Fresh Freezer Spaghetti Sauce

September 12, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Easy-to-prepare Garden Fresh Spaghetti Sauce is a tasty way to use produce from your garden. Freeze portions to have delicious pasta sauce all winter long!

Earlier this summer I had an abundance of Roma tomatoes from my vegetable garden. I decided to make spaghetti sauce with them. I don’t have the equipment to can spaghetti sauce, so I found a simple recipe for freezer spaghetti sauce. I will forever remember making this sauce for two reasons. First, my husband was somewhat doubtful it … [Read more...] about Garden Fresh Freezer Spaghetti Sauce

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

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