My kids love sprinkles. I frequently include sprinkles in new foods I introduce to them because the colorful bits help them get excited about trying unfamiliar items. Thus, when I saw some fun monster sprinkles, I knew I wanted to prepare my kids a new food that utilized the sprinkles. One thing that came to mind, because … [Read more...] about Monster Protein Balls
Keeping the Home
September 2024 Dinner Menu
I’m happy that September is here and that we are leaving August behind! August is always rough around here because of the heat. However, this year it seemed worse than usual because our AC stopped working. We are currently renting, so we had to wait for our landlord to make arrangements to get it fixed. We spent several days (with daytime … [Read more...] about September 2024 Dinner Menu
August 2024 Dinner Menu
July was a relatively calm month for us. We were grateful for this! We finally wrapped up school, so my kids are excited to have a break. Given I need to begin preparing for next year, my break will be short-lived. Nevertheless, I am grateful that things will be moving at a slower pace for a few weeks. My parents are visiting this … [Read more...] about August 2024 Dinner Menu
Soft Lemon Cookies
Lemon is a flavor that my two oldest girls love, so several years ago I made them Soft Lemon Cookies. They were a hit! Since that time, these cookies have been one of my go-to dessert recipes for summer picnics and BBQs. They are always popular at these get togethers. You’ll see why if you give them a try. Ingredients (Adapted from … [Read more...] about Soft Lemon Cookies
July 2024 Dinner Menu
We had a fun, eventful June! We traveled to Colorado for a week-long visit with family. My kids really enjoyed the time with their cousins. Traveling is particularly challenging for us because my youngest child, who is autistic, greatly values her routines. This trip was a bit difficult for her, but she settled in after several days and was … [Read more...] about July 2024 Dinner Menu
June 2024 Dinner Menu
We had a lovely visit from some family members last month. It was so nice to catch up! A good portion of the rest of our time was spent completing schoolwork. This is not unusual because we do take a year-round approach to homeschooling. However, we have extra to do because we missed several weeks in the fall while we were moving. We’ll … [Read more...] about June 2024 Dinner Menu
Cooking the Books: A Fine Dessert and Blackberry Fool
A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat by Emily Jenkins shares the experiences of four families living in four different centuries as they prepare and later enjoy a treat (Blackberry Fool) together. We love how the book shares the details of how the treat would be prepared using the tools and techniques of … [Read more...] about Cooking the Books: A Fine Dessert and Blackberry Fool
May 2024 Dinner Menu
Last month passed pretty uneventfully. Thankfully, we were able to view the eclipse! We had a break in the clouds for long enough to see it. My girls thought it was neat. We’ve spent a lot of time outside enjoying the mild spring weather. We’re never ready for the heat of summer, so we will enjoy this while it lasts! This coming month … [Read more...] about May 2024 Dinner Menu
