My daughters and I love sweet potatoes! We eat them nearly every week, so I often try new recipes that allow us to enjoy their wonderful flavor. We tried these Sweet Potato Waffles a couple of weeks ago and they were an instant hit! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 1 ½ cups mashed or pureed sweet potato 1 ½ cups milk 2 … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Waffles
Keeping the Home
Chicken Amandine
We’re finally having days around here that are cool enough that we appreciate the heat that radiates from the oven when I use it! Here’s one baked dish—a simple, hearty casserole—that I prepared last month. We really enjoyed the flavor of this one! Ingredients (Inspired by this recipe.) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter … [Read more...] about Chicken Amandine
November 2019 Dinner Menu
It feels like October sped by so quickly! It’s almost November, which means we need a new dinner menu. I’ve been planning a new menu at the start of each month (you can see past menus here). Having an entire month of dinners planned is useful because it saves time (I don’t have to spend time planning meals each week) and it saves money … [Read more...] about November 2019 Dinner Menu
The Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Conundrum
One of the most popular posts on my blog over the last six years has been a post about microfiber cloths. I believe readers continue visiting and commenting on that post because microfiber cleaning cloths remain a popular cleaning tool, but they have become increasingly controversial. Some experts laud these cloths as a green cleaning … [Read more...] about The Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Conundrum
What to Do When Your Spouse is a Picky Eater
I love experimenting with recipes and trying new foods, but my husband doesn’t. He likes a few foods, and he’d be content eating these same foods over and over again. For example, as far as veggies are concerned, he likes corn. He’ll tolerate green beans. That’s it. He doesn’t like carrots or peas. He won’t touch cauliflower or sweet potato. … [Read more...] about What to Do When Your Spouse is a Picky Eater
Birthday Cake Pancakes
The oldest of my three daughters had her fifth birthday earlier this month! She loves sprinkles, so I decided to make Birthday Cake Pancakes for breakfast as part of our celebration. I’ve seen these made using boxed cake mixes, but they are easy to make from scratch. They make a birthday morning—or any other morning—extra … [Read more...] about Birthday Cake Pancakes
How to Get Rid of Weevils in Your Pantry
I’ve had a number of unpleasant experiences over the last few years that have ended up inspiring blog posts. For example, after my daughters and I contracted it, I wrote a post on easing the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Likewise, after experiencing complications during the delivery of my third child, I wrote about including “just … [Read more...] about How to Get Rid of Weevils in Your Pantry
Personalized Omelets: A Great Meal for a Crowd
When you’re feeding a large group of people, it’s sometimes difficult to accommodate each individual’s taste preferences. A great way to do this is to make customizable dishes, such as French bread pizzas or burrito bowls. Thankfully, there are numerous customizable dishes available, including omelets. We chose to make these when we had … [Read more...] about Personalized Omelets: A Great Meal for a Crowd
