My husband and I purchased our current home about five years ago. Though the house isn’t exceptionally old (it was built in the 1980s), it was built of builder-grade materials and the previous owners didn’t do a good job maintaining it. Though we’ve done a lot of work on the house (new roof, new electrical panel, new carpet, new AC unit, … [Read more...] about Should I Renovate My Home or Buy a New One?
Archives for 2020
Southwest Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches
A couple of months ago we had Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches for dinner. On a whim, I tossed some leftover pico de gallo on my sandwich. It was really good! I began thinking about how I could make a cheesy sandwich that used chicken and pico de gallo (we absolutely LOVE pico de gallo and use it on many foods). This sandwich is the result … [Read more...] about Southwest Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches
March 2020 Dinner Menu
The temperatures are definitely warming up around here. We’ve had a very mild winter, so I’m not sure I’m ready for spring and summer! Nevertheless, the calendar is about to change to March and later this month we’ll begin spring. It’s time for a new menu! At the start of each month I plan our dinner menu for the coming weeks (click … [Read more...] about March 2020 Dinner Menu
Paper Chain Prayer Calendar for Lent
It seems like we were celebrating the start of 2020 just yesterday. In reality, it’s been nearly two months! We’re already to Ash Wednesday and Lent. Though I’m not Catholic (or part of a Protestant tradition that follows the liturgical calendar), I believe that all Christians can benefit from observing the various seasons of the liturgical … [Read more...] about Paper Chain Prayer Calendar for Lent
Why Do the Deaths of Public Figures Touch Us Deeply?
A few weeks ago my husband and I were watching the news. One of the main stories was the death of Kobe Bryant. As we watched video of fans placing flowers, stuffed animals, balloons, etc. at makeshift memorials for the famous basketball player, my husband asked me a really interesting question. He asked why people were so affected by his … [Read more...] about Why Do the Deaths of Public Figures Touch Us Deeply?
Apricot Almond Muffins
My girls enjoy muffins so much that I’ve made about a dozen different types of muffins over the past 6 to 8 months. As a result, my girls are basically muffin connoisseurs! Here is a variety we enjoyed a couple of weeks ago. Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda … [Read more...] about Apricot Almond Muffins
Why Dreaming as a Couple Benefits Your Marriage
Most marriages face easy seasons and difficult seasons. This has definitely been the case for my marriage! I’ve noticed that, regardless of what type of season we’re in, my husband and I are happier and closer if we keep dreaming together about our future. My husband and I are big on setting goals, but that’s not what I’m talking about … [Read more...] about Why Dreaming as a Couple Benefits Your Marriage
10 Frugal Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special
Valentine’s Day is a commercialized holiday in the U.S. It has a rich history that begins with Christian martyrs and includes many folk traditions and legends. In the 14th century, Geoffrey Chaucer associated Valentine's Day with romantic love (source). Since this time, individuals have written love letters and exchanged tokens of their … [Read more...] about 10 Frugal Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special
