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
Keeping the Home
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
Vanilla Buttermilk Spice Waffles
There are two breakfast foods that my kids absolutely love: muffins and waffles. About a year ago I made some Vanilla Buttermilk Spice Muffins that had a delightful taste. At the time, I thought that they would be a perfect treat to make during the fall months because they have the yummy flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. When I thought … [Read more...] about Vanilla Buttermilk Spice Waffles
Sausage and Root Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner
Sausage is one of the few foods that everyone in my household will eat. Vegetables, of course, are another story. I decided to mix the two in a sheet pan dinner to try to entice my kids (and my husband) to eat a few more veggies. The result was a super flavorful, easy-to-prepare dinner! Ingredients (Significantly adapted from this … [Read more...] about Sausage and Root Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner
Build-Your-Own Sliders: A Great Meal for a Crowd
One of the challenges of having guests over is preparing meals that everyone will enjoy. One thing I like to do is to prepare options where each individual gets to customize his or her meal. I’ve done this in the past with French bread pizzas and with omelets. Recently, when my parents visited us, I did it with sliders. As most of you … [Read more...] about Build-Your-Own Sliders: A Great Meal for a Crowd
November 2020 Dinner Menu
We’re about to turn the calendar to November. I’m not sure whether to be shocked because this past year has passed so quickly or to rejoice because we are nearing the end of 2020, a year that has been characterized by chaos and challenges. Whichever I choose, it’s time for a new dinner menu. At the beginning of each month, I sit down … [Read more...] about November 2020 Dinner Menu
Caramel Apple Ice Cream
I haven’t been spending a whole lot of time in the kitchen because we’ve been busy with the sale of our house and our move into a new place. However, now that we’re getting settled, that’s about to change! I’m ready to start making yummy treats in classic fall flavors. First up is this Caramel Apple Ice Cream! Grab a spoon and bowl … [Read more...] about Caramel Apple Ice Cream
Perfect Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
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
