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?
Keeping the Home
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
February 2020 Dinner Menu
I can’t believe we’re already a month into the New Year! I hope you are fully recovered from the holidays. We’ve made a few beneficial changes to our routine, but one thing we haven’t changed is our menu planning approach. At the beginning of each month I plan our dinner menu for the coming weeks (you can see past menus here). Though it … [Read more...] about February 2020 Dinner Menu
Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins
It’s not unusual for my 5-year-old to turn to me on Saturday night and ask if I’m going to bake something special for Sunday morning’s breakfast. It seems my kids have grown accustomed to having yummy muffins and other baked goods before we head to church! Sadly, I’m not always able to bake something special on Sundays, but last week I was … [Read more...] about Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins
Cheddar Broccoli Soup
It’s not often that my kids are interested in eating vegetables, especially cruciferous ones. However, they get plenty of veggies on days that I make Cheddar Broccoli Soup! This rich, creamy soup is one of our favorite foods. Thankfully, it’s easy enough to prepare that I can make it on weekdays for us to enjoy for … [Read more...] about Cheddar Broccoli Soup
