January zoomed by! Though it’s still a few weeks away, we’re busy making plans for a spring break trip to visit with some family. My girls will get to see their cousins on my side of the family for the first time in three years! I’m thrilled for them, and I’m also excited to get to see my sister and her husband. Though I’m eager for … [Read more...] about February 2022 Dinner Menu
Keeping the Home
6 Tips for Overcoming Workload Paralysis
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
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
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
Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies
This past week, my girls and I baked our first Christmas cookies of the season. After seeing whoopie pies in a book we read before Thanksgiving, my girls were eager to try some. These did not disappoint! If you have time to make these delightful cookies, then add them to your baking list. Those eating your cookies will be delighted by … [Read more...] about Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies
December 2021 Dinner Menu
The Christmas season is my favorite time of the year. I am thrilled to be listening to Christmas music, baking cookies, wrapping gifts, sharing the Jesse Tree tradition with my family, drinking peppermint hot chocolate, etc. As happened last month, I’m confident this month’s menu will undergo some changes as we near the end of the … [Read more...] about December 2021 Dinner Menu
Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Pulled Pork
I came across this recipe some time ago. I thought it sounded delicious, but I wanted to wait until fall to give it a try. I finally prepared it last month, and it was fantastic! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 6 pounds) 2/3 cup apple juice, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Pulled Pork
November 2021 Dinner Menu
Our weather has been absolutely gorgeous these last few days! It’s such a nice way to begin November. Like most of you, we’ll be busy this month engaging in gratitude activities, having family visit, and enjoying yummy foods as we feast together on Thanksgiving. I imagine our menu will undergo some changes as we get closer to the end of … [Read more...] about November 2021 Dinner Menu
