A few days ago I received a simple text message from a friend. She stated that I had come to her mind earlier in the day and she wanted to see how I was doing. There wasn’t anything extraordinary about this message, but it really meant something to me. I was doing fine—my day had not been anything out of the ordinary—but I felt cared for and … [Read more...] about Check On Your Friends
Personalized Omelets: A Great Meal for a Crowd
When you’re feeding a large group of people, it’s sometimes difficult to accommodate each individual’s taste preferences. A great way to do this is to make customizable dishes, such as French bread pizzas or burrito bowls. Thankfully, there are numerous customizable dishes available, including omelets. We chose to make these when we had … [Read more...] about Personalized Omelets: A Great Meal for a Crowd
Using Fall Decor to Promote Gratitude
Some individuals really have a knack for home decorating, but I’m not one of them. I don’t have a lot of time, money, or talent to put into decorating, so I focus a lot more on function than form. However, I’m keenly aware that the appearance of my home impacts the atmosphere in my home. I want the atmosphere in my home to be warm and peaceful … [Read more...] about Using Fall Decor to Promote Gratitude
October 2019 Dinner Menu
It’s been a while since I shared a menu on Of The Hearth. I used to plan a month’s worth of meals each season (fall, winter, spring, and summer) and we’d use each of these menus for three consecutive months before moving on to a new menu (you can read details on how I did this here and see many of the menus here). I stopped using that … [Read more...] about October 2019 Dinner Menu
Dare to Prepare: Flood Preparedness and Safety
I recently watched as many families in my area got trapped on roadways and/or saw water rush into their homes due to heavy rains from a tropical system. Like in other coastal areas, this is a somewhat frequent occurrence around here because we live in a flood-prone area. Those of us in these areas need to be proactive about preparing … [Read more...] about Dare to Prepare: Flood Preparedness and Safety
Stuffed Pepper Skillet
I feel like a significant portion of my life as a wife and mom is spent trying to prepare nutritious and affordable meals that my husband and kids will actually eat. Preparing meals takes so much effort because my husband is a picky eater and my kids’ preferences are somewhat mercurial. If this sounds like your household and/or you like … [Read more...] about Stuffed Pepper Skillet
The Most Wonderful Things About Autumn
I enjoy watching the seasons change. I love the order the seasons give our lives, the biblical truths of which they remind us, and the way each transition from one to the next feels like a new beginning. Though I’m typically excited when we change seasons, I’m often extra enthusiastic when we transition to fall. Maybe this is because I … [Read more...] about The Most Wonderful Things About Autumn
Our 2019-2020 Kindergarten Curriculum
Can you believe that my oldest child is in kindergarten? It feels a bit surreal because I’m sure it was just yesterday that she was a baby! However, I’m now homeschooling a kindergartner and a preschooler while my 1-year-old keeps watch. My preschooler is using many of the same materials we used when my oldest was in preschool (see an … [Read more...] about Our 2019-2020 Kindergarten Curriculum
