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Cobbler, Crisp, Crumble, Buckle, Grunt, Slump, or Brown Betty?

August 29, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Fruit and some sort of pastry or streusel comprise cobblers, crisps, buckles, slumps, etc. How are these desserts similar and how do they differ?

If you’re anything like me, then you are salivating after reading the title of this post. There are few things more delicious than desserts comprised of warm fruit and some sort of pastry or streusel! There are a lot of different ways to combine these. There’s pie, of course, which is pretty easy to identify, but then there are a whole … [Read more...] about Cobbler, Crisp, Crumble, Buckle, Grunt, Slump, or Brown Betty?

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: cooking tips

The 10 Most Useful Printables on Of The Hearth

August 24, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

I’ve shared dozens of printables with you over the last few years. Here are 10 that have been indispensable in helping me be productive and stay organized.

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

Filed Under: Enriching Marriage, Keeping the Home, Managing Finances Tagged With: cleaning tips, health and safety, i will, organized living

Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops

August 10, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Affordability, convenience, and flavor converge to create a real winner in Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops. Try this family-friendly dish today!

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

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

The 10 Best Recipes on Of The Hearth

August 3, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

I’ve shared scores of recipes on Of The Hearth. These are all wonderful, but these 10 are particularly outstanding. You may find new favorites among them!

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

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: just for fun, recipes

5 Morning Activities That Lead to Productive Days

July 27, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

In many of our homes, the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. Here are 5 simple morning activities that help us have 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

Filed Under: Keeping the Home, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: organized living

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

July 25, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Looking for an affordable and convenient meal? Try Honey Sesame Chicken prepared in the slow cooker. This versatile dish will please the whole family.

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

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Fun Hamburger Cookies

July 11, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Despite being easy to prepare, these no-bake hamburger cookies are a huge hit! Share some of these hamburger-shaped treats at your next picnic or barbecue.

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

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Christmas in July: Christmas Crafts for Craft-Challenged Folks

July 6, 2016 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

I’m pretty awful at crafts, yet I still want to make them. Here are simple Christmas crafts that even craft-challenged folks can successfully complete!

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

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: holidays, just for fun, projects and crafts

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