I find it a little difficult to believe that April is over! Thankfully, the month passed without incident for us. We had numerous rainy days and thunderstorms, but generally the weather was mild. This allowed us numerous opportunities to get outside. We’ve been very diligent with school and are on track to wrap things up by the end of May. … [Read more...] about May 2026 Dinner Menu
Keeping the Home
April 2026 Dinner Menu
March passed in a whirlwind of activity. The highlight for us was a visit from my kids’ Granny (my mother-in-law). We enjoyed great conversations, lots of outdoor play in the backyard, and a couple of fun outings (during which my kids got some new clothes and sweet treats). We have other family members arriving this week for a visit. I … [Read more...] about April 2026 Dinner Menu
March 2026 Dinner Menu
There are several tasks I intended to accomplish during February that I didn’t even have time to think about, much less complete! Nothing unexpected happened that occupied my time; the tasks of everyday life were simply enough to keep me busy. March will also be very busy for us because we have family coming to visit both in the … [Read more...] about March 2026 Dinner Menu
February 2026 Dinner Menu
I feel like January just began, yet here we are in February. We kept busy last month with school and homeschool group. This last week has been a treat for us because we, like so many others across the US, had a winter storm. After an initial coating of ice, we had quite a bit of sleet and then a little snow. My girls were able to do two of … [Read more...] about February 2026 Dinner Menu
Convenient Shortcuts to Prepare Mostly Homemade Meals
I’ve said many times that if a recipe doesn’t state that it is “easy” or “simple,” then I’m probably not going to prepare it. This hasn’t always been the case, but during this busy season, I don’t have time for meals that take a lot of time and energy to prepare. I greatly prefer homemade foods, but my need for convenience has led me to … [Read more...] about Convenient Shortcuts to Prepare Mostly Homemade Meals
January 2026 Dinner Menu
December was wonderful for us, but it was very busy. My girls had a craft fair with their homeschool group early in the month. As Christmas approached, their Granny (my wonderful mother-in law) arrived and we did all our usual shopping, wrapping, baking, etc. We shared lots of laughter and fun. It is always bittersweet when we get into January … [Read more...] about January 2026 Dinner Menu
Sweet Potato Pie Mini Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting
My eldest daughter loves sweet potato pie. When we signed up to take cupcakes to Friendsgiving at my kids’ homeschool group, we debated which flavor to take. It’s no surprise that my eldest wanted to integrate the flavor of her favorite Thanksgiving dessert into the cupcakes. I’m so glad we did because these cupcakes were … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Pie Mini Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting
December 2025 Dinner Menu
I can’t believe we are at the beginning of December! This past month was busy and absolutely flew by. Thankfully, the government shutdown ended, so my husband (who is a federal employee) is once again getting paid. We’re so grateful for this! My kids enjoyed their Friendsgiving celebration at homeschool group and we are delighted to have cold … [Read more...] about December 2025 Dinner Menu
