I recently learned a new term: workload paralysis. Although the term is new to me, the concept isn’t. Workload paralysis happens when the weight of responsibility is so heavy that you feel powerless to act. In other words, you can’t seem to accomplish anything despite having a lengthy to-do list and being busy. Do you ever experience … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Overcoming Workload Paralysis
Archives for January 2022
Sausage and Potato Country Casserole
I’ve appreciated dump-and-bake recipes a lot lately. For these, you dump all the ingredients into a dish, stir them together, and bake them until they are ready to eat. We’ve tried a number of these and have enjoyed a few, including this Sausage and Potato Country Casserole. Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 1 package (30 oz.) … [Read more...] about Sausage and Potato Country Casserole
8 Realistic Ways to Help Picky Eaters Try New Foods
When my mother-in-law was visiting us a few weeks ago, we had a good laugh at an article I read that contained a list of foods to try for picky eaters. The first recipe on the list was for broccoli stir fry. The next was for calamari. We looked at each other, laughed, and wondered if the author understood the concept of picky … [Read more...] about 8 Realistic Ways to Help Picky Eaters Try New Foods
January 2022 Dinner Menu
The arrival of 2022 was far from a surprise, yet I still find myself scrambling to get things done! On the day before New Year’s Eve, I realized we didn’t have a 2022 calendar to replace the 2021 version that we keep on the front of our fridge. We didn’t get one ordered until yesterday, so we’re still waiting on it. Similarly, I’m a couple of … [Read more...] about January 2022 Dinner Menu