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
Keeping the Home
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
Mexican Rice Bake
This recipe caught my eye because it seemed easy to prepare and sounded tasty. I’m glad we tried it because it met my expectations! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 1 lb. ground meat 1 ½ cups brown rice 2 cups water ½ of a red or green bell pepper, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 carton … [Read more...] about Mexican Rice Bake
Flag Code Primer for U.S. Households
My daughter and I go for a walk through our neighborhood almost every day. There are many things I love about our neighborhood, including the way many of our neighbors show their pride in our country and their support of our troops by flying the U.S. flag. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed that many of my neighbors fly their flags in manners that … [Read more...] about Flag Code Primer for U.S. Households
Summer 2016 Menu
As I did this spring, I’ve focused on easy-to-prepare meals while planning my family’s menu for this summer. We’ll probably stick with this menu until I give birth in July and then rely on freezer meals for a time. There are a lot of great meals here, so hopefully we’ll be ready to return to it by August! I’ve described my menu planning … [Read more...] about Summer 2016 Menu
