Because we are approaching Valentine’s Day, I wanted to make my kids some festive ice cream. There are a number of flavors that many of us traditionally associate with Valentine’s Day, including the flavor of Black Forest Cake (chocolate cake with a rich cherry filling). I integrated the flavor of this delicious dessert into an … [Read more...] about Black Forest Cake Ice Cream
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February 2021 Dinner Menu
I can’t believe we are already one month into 2021. The year is zooming by already! Among other things, this means it is time for a new menu. At the beginning of each month I plan out our dinners for the coming weeks (you can see past menus here). I do this monthly instead of weekly because it saves me time (I don’t have to find time to … [Read more...] about February 2021 Dinner Menu
Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
We had some ham left over after Christmas. I froze it in portions of various sizes and have been finding new recipes with which to use it. One recipe that caught my eye was for this Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup. This soup contains cauliflower, so I knew I was taking a chance that my veggie-averse family might not like it. Guess what? They … [Read more...] about Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
January 2021 Dinner Menu
We’ve begun a new year, but one thing that won’t be changing for us is how I plan our menus. I do hope to make some changes to what our menus contain (I’d like to include a wider variety of vegetables, for example), so we’ll see how that goes. At the start of each month I plan out our dinners for the coming weeks (you can see past menus … [Read more...] about January 2021 Dinner Menu
Printable Weekly To-Do List
For all of my adult life I’ve used printed planners to keep track of appointments and schedule important tasks. I’ve kept daily to-do lists in these planners, and this has been essential to my productivity. Last year I realized that this approach was no longer working for me. I’m almost always accompanied by my three young kids, so carrying my … [Read more...] about Printable Weekly To-Do List
Hot Cocoa Ice Cream
It may be chilly outside, but we’re not going to stop trying new flavors of homemade ice cream. This variety seems particularly appropriate given it takes the classic flavor of hot cocoa—a treat that is perfect for cold days—and turns it into a frozen treat. Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 2 ½ cups heavy cream 1 can (14 oz.) … [Read more...] about Hot Cocoa Ice Cream
December 2020 Dinner Menu
We’ve made it to December! This year has been full of surprises and I know many of us are hopeful that 2021 will look different from what we’ve been through over these last 12 months. We’ll soon find out, but first we must tackle December. At the start of each month, I take a little time to sit down and plan out our dinners for the … [Read more...] about December 2020 Dinner Menu
DIY Tree Skirt with Kids’ Handprints
My husband and I didn’t have a tree skirt for our Christmas tree for the first several years we were married. It wasn’t until our firstborn child was 2 years of age and our middle child was about 6 months of age that I decided what I wanted in a tree skirt. I decided to make a simple tree skirt out of felt on which we could chronicle … [Read more...] about DIY Tree Skirt with Kids’ Handprints
