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December 2019 Dinner Menu

November 25, 2019 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 December 2019? Menu items include Meatloaf Parmesan, Chicken Pot Pie, and Tuscan Tortellini Skillet.

I know we are still in the month of November, but things get so busy after Thanksgiving that I’m trying to get my dinner menu for December ready to go. I plan a month’s worth of meals at the start of each month (you can see past menus here). It takes a bit of time and effort to do this, but it works for my family because it saves us … [Read more...] about December 2019 Dinner Menu

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: menu planning

Pumpkin Chili

November 21, 2019 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Pumpkin melds smoothly with the other savory flavors of this easy-to-prepare chili, yielding a dish with a deliciously rich and complex flavor.

I love having a pot of soup or chili simmering on the stove for dinner when it is chilly outside. We’ve had some pretty cold days recently, so it was the perfect time to try this recipe for Pumpkin Chili. Ingredients (Inspired by this recipe.) 1-2 lbs. ground meat (I used a combination of ground beef and ground turkey) 1 medium … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Chili

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Why to Eat Pie the Night Before Thanksgiving

November 18, 2019 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

We are often too full to eat pie after Thanksgiving dinner. Why not eat these pies a little early?

Pie is the traditional dessert to eat after Thanksgiving dinner, but the best time to eat pie may actually be the night before Thanksgiving. I don’t know what it’s like in your house, but we tend to be pretty full after Thanksgiving dinner. It’s common for us to not even be hungry for dessert after eating turkey, sweet potatoes, … [Read more...] about Why to Eat Pie the Night Before Thanksgiving

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: holidays, hospitality

Sweet Potato Waffles

November 14, 2019 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

These flavorful Sweet Potato Waffles are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They make a perfect meal during the fall or any time of year!

My daughters and I love sweet potatoes! We eat them nearly every week, so I often try new recipes that allow us to enjoy their wonderful flavor. We tried these Sweet Potato Waffles a couple of weeks ago and they were an instant hit! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 1 ½ cups mashed or pureed sweet potato 1 ½ cups milk 2 … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Waffles

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Should We Celebrate The Thanksgiving Holiday?

November 11, 2019 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

The history of Thanksgiving is complicated and dark. Is it okay for us to celebrate the holiday or should we consider some alternative?

When I was a young child, my teachers taught me a whitewashed version of the “first Thanksgiving.” We learned about a harmonious celebration between the Pilgrims and “Indians.” I remember one year we even dressed up as Pilgrims and Indians to reenact the first Thanksgiving feast. Thankfully, most Americans are now aware that this … [Read more...] about Should We Celebrate The Thanksgiving Holiday?

Filed Under: Being Salt & Light, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: current events, holidays, serving others

Chicken Amandine

November 7, 2019 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

This comforting casserole is nutritious and easy to prepare. Its creamy texture and savory flavor will have your family asking for seconds!

We’re finally having days around here that are cool enough that we appreciate the heat that radiates from the oven when I use it! Here’s one baked dish—a simple, hearty casserole—that I prepared last month. We really enjoyed the flavor of this one! Ingredients (Inspired by this recipe.) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter … [Read more...] about Chicken Amandine

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

How Gratitude Improves Our Lives

November 4, 2019 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Experts say that gratitude benefits our mental and physical health. How do simple gratitude activities translate to better health?

November is a month during which psychology experts and laypeople alike laud the benefits of gratitude. They say that gratitude benefits our mental and physical health (improved sleep, decreased pain, fewer illnesses, etc.). Numerous researchers have identified these benefits in the studies they’ve conducted on gratitude. I’m super … [Read more...] about How Gratitude Improves Our Lives

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually, Promoting Healthful Living, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: health and safety, holidays, spiritual growth

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