For the last couple of years, our printer had been experiencing hiccups on a regular basis. Sometimes it would print a single document over several pages because it pulled a few pieces of paper in at once. Sometimes it would start and stop at random intervals while printing a document. Additionally, there were certain colors it wouldn’t print, … [Read more...] about Inkjet vs. Laser Printers for Home Use
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Honey Balsamic Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner
I haven’t been branching out and trying many new recipes lately because I simply haven’t had the time. I really miss doing this, so I’ve made a point of experimenting with a few new recipes over the last couple of weeks. This is one that my whole family enjoyed. Ingredients For the meatballs and veggies (Adapted from this recipe.) … [Read more...] about Honey Balsamic Meatball Sheet Pan Dinner
How Introverts Can Successfully Practice Hospitality
Introversion and Extroversion are likely the oldest and most widely discussed constructs in personality theories. Introverts tend to be reserved, quiet, and more comfortable alone. They are more sensitive to external stimuli and need time away from this in order to function well. Extroverts, on the other hand, tend to be expressive, outgoing, … [Read more...] about How Introverts Can Successfully Practice Hospitality
Superior Chicken Noodle Soup
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup to comfort the body and the soul. I’ve had a couple of rough weeks, so I could use some comfort. I happen to be making dinner for friends who just welcomed their third child, so they could likely use some comfort, too. My favorite way to prepare chicken noodle soup is akin to … [Read more...] about Superior Chicken Noodle Soup
Healthier Spinach Artichoke Dip
As far as appetizers and snacks are concerned, spinach artichoke dip isn’t that unhealthy. After all, it contains a couple of veggies! However, you consume about a billion calories when you eat traditional varieties of it, so I’ve been tinkering with my spinach artichoke dip recipe in order to decrease how many calories it contains and … [Read more...] about Healthier Spinach Artichoke Dip
5 Reasons to Have Breakfast for Dinner
Fluffy pancakes drizzled with warm maple syrup. Buttery toast. Crispy hash browns. An omelet overflowing with melted cheese and savory sausage. I feel hungry just thinking about these foods! Breakfast has long been my favorite meal of the day. Of course, I’m not talking about the cold cereal that many folks eat for breakfast; I’m … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Have Breakfast for Dinner
Lemon Sugar Cookies
I love the flavor of lemon. However, as I’ve noted before, my husband tends to prefer bland foods. These cookies are a great compromise. They’re similar to traditional sugar cookies, but they have a hint of lemon. My girls will eat just about any cookie, so these are a hit with the whole family! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 3 … [Read more...] about Lemon Sugar Cookies
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Casserole
This is another recipe I’ve tried in my ongoing saga to get my kids to eat more vegetables. Alfredo sauce is a huge hit in my house and, surprisingly, all of my girls will eat broccoli. Thus, I figured I’d try to mix these two items with another veggie. The result was this casserole. I actually hesitate to call it a casserole because … [Read more...] about Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Casserole
