I hope you and your family fared well if you were affected by the recent cold snap that touched much of the U.S. We had a pipe freeze, but thankfully we were able to thaw it without incurring any damage. This incident served as a reminder that it’s time to see to winter home maintenance tasks. In my household, we’re committed to completing … [Read more...] about Winter Home Maintenance
Keeping the Home
Creating a Home with a God-Honoring Aura
Since writing several months ago about home decorating considerations for Christian women, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my home. If the comments left on that post are any indication, it also struck a chord with many of you. The way in which a home is decorated contributes to its overall aura—the quality or feeling it emits. … [Read more...] about Creating a Home with a God-Honoring Aura
Creamy Turkey Mushroom Spaghetti
This hearty, cheesy dish is one of my favorite casseroles. I’ve been making it for so long that I can’t remember where I initially came across the recipe. Regardless of where it originated, I’m glad I found it! Ingredients 16 oz. spaghetti pasta ½ lb. ground turkey 4-6 mushrooms, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon … [Read more...] about Creamy Turkey Mushroom Spaghetti
Common Housekeeping Conundrums: Gunk on the Soleplates of Irons
After a clothes iron has been used for some time, residue (clothing fibers, hard water deposits, dust, etc.) builds up on its soleplate. This residue causes the iron to drag and can sometimes stain clothing. We were experiencing this problem, so I did some research and came across several suggestions for how to clean the soleplate. I … [Read more...] about Common Housekeeping Conundrums: Gunk on the Soleplates of Irons
Rampant Reusing: Greeting Cards
Do you love getting cards in the mail from loved ones? I certainly do. Though I loathe throwing the cards away, I don’t see any sense in stashing them away in a drawer where they contribute to clutter. Fortunately, I’ve discovered a number of awesome ways to reuse them. Ways to Reuse Greeting Cards A greeting card can be … [Read more...] about Rampant Reusing: Greeting Cards
Cheeseburger Macaroni
This recipe for cheeseburger macaroni is the result of my efforts to make a healthier, homemade equivalent to the Hamburger Helper® variety that bears the same name (this was one of my husband’s favorite meals back before we got married). This homemade version is simple and calls for affordable ingredients. It’s also pretty … [Read more...] about Cheeseburger Macaroni
Convenient Freezer Labels
Have you ever pulled a dish or baggie from the freezer and been unable to determine what is frozen in it? You can eliminate this problem by diligently labeling foods before freezing them. This sounds straightforward, but I know I sometimes omit this step when I’m in a hurry. Hopefully these cute, convenient freezer labels will make it … [Read more...] about Convenient Freezer Labels
Essential Recipes: Cheese Sauce and Cream of Mushroom Soup
As I’ve adopted the habit of menu planning, I’ve realized that there are a number of basic recipes that are essential to preparing the meals on my menus. Paramount among these are cheese sauce and cream of mushroom soup. If I wanted to save a little time and effort, I could use a processed cheese product (e.g., Velveeta) instead of … [Read more...] about Essential Recipes: Cheese Sauce and Cream of Mushroom Soup
