I know we are still in the month of November, but things get so busy after Thanksgiving that I’m trying to get my dinner menu for December ready to go. I plan a month’s worth of meals at the start of each month (you can see past menus here). It takes a bit of time and effort to do this, but it works for my family because it saves us … [Read more...] about December 2019 Dinner Menu
Keeping the Home
Pumpkin Chili
I love having a pot of soup or chili simmering on the stove for dinner when it is chilly outside. We’ve had some pretty cold days recently, so it was the perfect time to try this recipe for Pumpkin Chili. Ingredients (Inspired by this recipe.) 1-2 lbs. ground meat (I used a combination of ground beef and ground turkey) 1 medium … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Chili
Why to Eat Pie the Night Before Thanksgiving
Pie is the traditional dessert to eat after Thanksgiving dinner, but the best time to eat pie may actually be the night before Thanksgiving. I don’t know what it’s like in your house, but we tend to be pretty full after Thanksgiving dinner. It’s common for us to not even be hungry for dessert after eating turkey, sweet potatoes, … [Read more...] about Why to Eat Pie the Night Before Thanksgiving
Sweet Potato Waffles
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
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
