For the last couple of years, our printer had been experiencing hiccups on a regular basis. Sometimes it would print a single document over several pages because it pulled a few pieces of paper in at once. Sometimes it would start and stop at random intervals while printing a document. Additionally, there were certain colors it wouldn’t print, … [Read more...] about Inkjet vs. Laser Printers for Home Use
Archives for 2019
Honey Balsamic Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner
I haven’t been branching out and trying many new recipes lately because I simply haven’t had the time. I really miss doing this, so I’ve made a point of experimenting with a few new recipes over the last couple of weeks. This is one that my whole family enjoyed. Ingredients For the meatballs and veggies (Adapted from this recipe.) … [Read more...] about Honey Balsamic Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner
How Introverts Can Successfully Practice Hospitality
Introversion and Extroversion are likely the oldest and most widely discussed constructs in personality theories. Introverts tend to be reserved, quiet, and more comfortable alone. They are more sensitive to external stimuli and need time away from this in order to function well. Extroverts, on the other hand, tend to be expressive, outgoing, … [Read more...] about How Introverts Can Successfully Practice Hospitality
Easy DIY Puppet Theater from a Cardboard Box
Cardboard boxes, especially large ones, are wonderful “toys” for kids! I can recall several occasions during my childhood when we had large boxes from new appliances and similar items. We would play for hours while pretending these were all sorts of things (houses, rockets, etc.). Though I’m a mom now, I still love large cardboard … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Puppet Theater from a Cardboard Box
How Parental Screen Time Impacts Kids
We’ve been talking about screen time over the last few weeks. We began by looking at the research on how screen time impacts the cognitive and language development of young kids. Then, keeping this information in mind, we discussed realistic screen time guidelines for kids. Amid all the research and recommendations regarding kids’ … [Read more...] about How Parental Screen Time Impacts Kids
Superior Chicken Noodle Soup
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup to comfort the body and the soul. I’ve had a couple of rough weeks, so I could use some comfort. I happen to be making dinner for friends who just welcomed their third child, so they could likely use some comfort, too. My favorite way to prepare chicken noodle soup is akin to … [Read more...] about Superior Chicken Noodle Soup
5 Things I’ve Learned from Watching My Parents Interact with My Kids
We recently had the pleasure of having my parents visit for a little over a week. My kids adore their Grandma and Mebop (their name for grandpa), so it’s always special when we can all be together. As I watched my parents interact with my kids during this last visit, I realized that there are a number of life lessons that I can learn … [Read more...] about 5 Things I’ve Learned from Watching My Parents Interact with My Kids
Dads Feel Stress, Too
A couple of weeks before Mother’s Day, I shared some research findings on things that cause stress for moms. Of course, moms aren’t the only ones who experience stress. Our male counterparts also experience considerable parenting-related stress. Interestingly, when I began looking into this topic, I didn’t find any survey findings or … [Read more...] about Dads Feel Stress, Too
