This is the time of the month when I usually sit down and plan my dinners for the coming month. However, because we are in the midst of a global pandemic (COVID-19), this month has been anything but typical and it is likely the coming month will also be atypical. Under normal circumstances, I plan an entire month’s worth of dinners … [Read more...] about April 2020 Dinner Menu (AKA Meal Planning During a Pandemic)
Keeping the Home
Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake
I had Sloppy Joe Pasta on our menu for this month, but I decided to make a pasta bake instead. My thought was that, because the bake contains cheese, it might be easier for me to add a vegetable (bell pepper) and still get my family to eat it. It worked! My family enjoyed this simple Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake. What leftovers we had were … [Read more...] about Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake
How to Stop Misplacing Remote Controls in Your Home
Today we are going to look at a challenge that troubles countless households: Keeping track of remote controls. Missing remote controls account for hours of lost productivity and families sometimes end up arguing as they attempt to find the missing devices. What are some effective ways to stop misplacing these? I’m obviously … [Read more...] about How to Stop Misplacing Remote Controls in Your Home
Should I Renovate My Home or Buy a New One?
My husband and I purchased our current home about five years ago. Though the house isn’t exceptionally old (it was built in the 1980s), it was built of builder-grade materials and the previous owners didn’t do a good job maintaining it. Though we’ve done a lot of work on the house (new roof, new electrical panel, new carpet, new AC unit, … [Read more...] about Should I Renovate My Home or Buy a New One?
Southwest Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches
A couple of months ago we had Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches for dinner. On a whim, I tossed some leftover pico de gallo on my sandwich. It was really good! I began thinking about how I could make a cheesy sandwich that used chicken and pico de gallo (we absolutely LOVE pico de gallo and use it on many foods). This sandwich is the result … [Read more...] about Southwest Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches
March 2020 Dinner Menu
The temperatures are definitely warming up around here. We’ve had a very mild winter, so I’m not sure I’m ready for spring and summer! Nevertheless, the calendar is about to change to March and later this month we’ll begin spring. It’s time for a new menu! At the start of each month I plan our dinner menu for the coming weeks (click … [Read more...] about March 2020 Dinner Menu
Apricot Almond Muffins
My girls enjoy muffins so much that I’ve made about a dozen different types of muffins over the past 6 to 8 months. As a result, my girls are basically muffin connoisseurs! Here is a variety we enjoyed a couple of weeks ago. Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda … [Read more...] about Apricot Almond Muffins
Cheesy Ham Chowder
Soups tend to be easy to prepare, so I enjoy making them for dinner. My husband enjoys the flavors of most of the soups I make, but they’re often not his favorite meals. This is because he feels that many of them aren’t filling. This soup that I had on my January menu is a definite exception. It’s very hearty! Thankfully, it also has a … [Read more...] about Cheesy Ham Chowder
