A little over a year ago I shared a recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. My daughters fell in love with these muffins! They love them so much that they ask for them every week. They are tasty and nutritious, so I’m happy to make them. I’ve made them approximately 50 times over this last year! Because I’ve made them so many times, … [Read more...] about Perfect Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
9 Simple Strategies for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
In recent weeks I’ve heard numerous friends and family members comment that they just want to be able to sleep again. For the most part, these loved ones aren’t suffering from medical conditions that prevent them from sleeping; they’re simply overwhelmed by all that is going on around them (COVID-19, natural disasters, financial struggles, … [Read more...] about 9 Simple Strategies for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Dare to Prepare: How to Store Refrigerated Medications During a Disaster
The events of this year have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness. We’re in the middle of a global pandemic, wildfires have been burning in the West, the Gulf Coast has been hit by hurricanes and tropical storms, etc. I make the effort each September, which is National Preparedness Month, to take a straightforward look at … [Read more...] about Dare to Prepare: How to Store Refrigerated Medications During a Disaster
October 2020 Dinner Menu
September has passed in a bit of a blur. We listed our house for sale, got it under contract in less than a week, and were able to sign a lease on a lovely house that we will reside in as we work towards our goal of moving closer to family. We have the closing on our house and our move into the new place coming up, so I’ve kept my focus … [Read more...] about October 2020 Dinner Menu
6 Ways to Go Green with Your Homeschooling
When we first started homeschooling, one of the many things I noticed is that we began going through tons of paper, crayons, pencils, workbooks, and other non-reusable supplies. Because we were figuring out what homeschooling would look like for us, I just rolled with it. However, now that we’re more settled in, I’m actively seeking ways to … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Go Green with Your Homeschooling
Getting Along with Your Spouse When You’re Together 24/7
Most of us aren’t with our spouses all of the time. Usually one or both spouses are at work and participating in activities outside of the home for a portion of each day. However, there are times, such as during vacations, during retirement, or during lockdowns for a pandemic, when spouses end up spending all of their time … [Read more...] about Getting Along with Your Spouse When You’re Together 24/7
How to Enjoy the Time You Spend Cleaning the House
Over the last few months, as I was getting our house ready to list for sale, I did A LOT of cleaning. I don’t know about you, but cleaning isn’t my favorite activity—there are so many things I’d rather do! All of this cleaning brought to mind a post I wrote a few years ago about making cleaning more enjoyable. As I managed to stay on … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy the Time You Spend Cleaning the House
How to Have a Positive Mindset About Aging
Earlier this year, as thousands of older nursing home residents were dying of COVID-19, I wrote a post about how Americans view older adults. One of the things I noted is that Americans generally have a negative view of aging and the aged. We view aging as being synonymous with decline and apply a number of negative stereotypes to older … [Read more...] about How to Have a Positive Mindset About Aging
