There are few things I love sharing with you more than printables. I enjoy sharing these so much because I use several on an everyday basis in order to keep my own home organized! Though all of my printables are useful (view them here), I have learned over the last couple of years that some are especially beneficial. Here are 10 that … [Read more...] about The 10 Most Useful Printables on Of The Hearth
Keeping the Home
Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops
This particular dish isn’t on my menu this summer. However, I’ve made it a couple of times because it is so convenient and tasty! I came up with it one day after I purchased some pork chops that were marked down at the grocery store. I tossed them in the Crock Pot with a few other items in anticipation of a busy evening. We loved the … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops
The 10 Best Recipes on Of The Hearth
When it comes to recipes and food, “best” is very subjective. You and I have different taste preferences, which is why the most popular recipes here on Of The Hearth aren’t necessarily my personal favorites. In fact, many of my favorite recipes—those that I think are the best—are relatively unpopular. I’m going to use today’s post to … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Recipes on Of The Hearth
5 Morning Activities That Lead to Productive Days
I don’t know how things work in your house, but my family has found that the morning tends to set the tone for the rest of the day. This is why it is so critical for us to be intentional about engaging in morning activities that help us have productive days. Here are five of those activities. Morning activities that set a productive … [Read more...] about 5 Morning Activities That Lead to Productive Days
Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
To handle a toddler and an infant, I’m using several slow cooker recipes this summer. This simple one uses very few ingredients and is good on its own or great when dressed up with various spices and vegetables. Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 1 ½ lbs. chicken breast tenderloins 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup honey ½ cup … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
Fun Hamburger Cookies
A friend of mine who loves hamburgers recently had a birthday. We planned to celebrate with a few snacks. While brainstorming what treats to prepare, I remembered that years ago I saw some little hamburger cookies in one of my cookbooks. I was able to find this recipe online and prepare these delightful hamburger cookies to contribute to the … [Read more...] about Fun Hamburger Cookies
Christmas in July: Christmas Crafts for Craft-Challenged Folks
Have you ever noticed that craft stores often begin putting out Christmas stuff during the summer months? In this setting, this isn’t necessarily an example of “Christmas creep” or an attempt to boost early Christmas sales. It serves a practical function. If you’re going to complete crafts in time for Christmas, then you often have to begin … [Read more...] about Christmas in July: Christmas Crafts for Craft-Challenged Folks
Healthier Crispy Treats
As far as snacks go, traditional Rice Krispies Treats® aren’t that terrible for you, but they’re not exactly good for you, either! I was looking for something to snack on a few days ago and improvised to create a slightly more nutritious version. After making (and falling in love with) these, I did some searching and found that a number … [Read more...] about Healthier Crispy Treats
