Sometimes my husband comes home to find me weeping as I prepare dinner. He was concerned the first time it happened; now he knows it only means there’s onion in our dinner. There’s no lack of ideas regarding how to prevent this problem. In fact, it seems like every chef, homemaker, and student completing a science fair experiment has a … [Read more...] about Common Housekeeping Conundrums: Onion-Induced Tears
Keeping the Home
Burrito Bowls
I gladly have burrito bowls as an item on my menu this spring. In addition to being one of my husband’s absolute favorites (because they’re so tasty!), they are relatively affordable and healthy. Ingredients 1 ½ cups long grain rice (brown or white) 2 tablespoons lime juice Dash of salt ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 can (15 oz.) … [Read more...] about Burrito Bowls
Spring 2013 Menu
My husband and I have found it beneficial to have a monthly dinner menu. Each time I develop one we’ll use it for 3 consecutive months. There’s plenty of variety on the menu, so we don’t tire of the meals (plus we leave 3 days open to allow us to have guests over or to prepare something spontaneously). After 3 months we’re ready for a change, … [Read more...] about Spring 2013 Menu
My Food Philosophy
After publishing a post one week ago about embracing a food philosophy without judging others, I’m featuring a snapshot of my food philosophy. I do not assert that my philosophy is “correct” or “the best.” In fact, issues such as food allergies, diseases that are influenced by diet, and nutrient deficiencies mean that there is no philosophy … [Read more...] about My Food Philosophy
Hospitality in a Less-Than-Perfect House
I am so grateful for the house my husband and I own. We are blessed to have a home we can afford that is cozy and has every feature we need. Though we are quite pleased with it, you’ll never see it grace the cover of a home decorating magazine. Why? There is nothing remarkable about the architecture of the house, certain features disclose the … [Read more...] about Hospitality in a Less-Than-Perfect House
Making Unpleasant Housecleaning Tasks More Enjoyable
There are women who claim they love all aspects of keeping their homes. I’m not sure if I should admire them or suspect them to be liars. Either way, I’m simply not a fan of all housecleaning tasks. Most tasks are things I don’t mind and a few I actually enjoy. Sweeping and mopping, though, are tasks I just don’t like. I never feel like I can … [Read more...] about Making Unpleasant Housecleaning Tasks More Enjoyable
Rampant Reusing: Old Socks
I knew it was time to buy new socks when I could feel the cold tile floor against my bare feet after putting on a pair of my old socks. Before throwing out my old ones, I looked into some ways I could reuse them. 10 Ways to Reuse Old Socks Use socks to customize flower pots. Simply slip a sock over a pot and cut the toe portion off so … [Read more...] about Rampant Reusing: Old Socks
Common Housekeeping Conundrums: Static Electricity
Over the last few weeks I’ve been having some experiences that are literally shocking. I'll walk across the room and flip a light switch or give my husband a welcome home hug and experience an electrostatic shock. I’ve looked into the causes of this phenomenon and, more relevant to me at the moment, some ways to prevent it. What is … [Read more...] about Common Housekeeping Conundrums: Static Electricity
