August didn’t end quite as we had planned. My husband’s van began having some issues. This turned out to be the transmission. Replacing a transmission is quite expensive, and my husband’s van was already requiring a lot of work because of its age and the miles on it. Therefore, we decided to replace the vehicle. After spending a week … [Read more...] about September 2022 Dinner Menu
Keeping the Home
Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
One thing I’ve been trying to do for some time now is to make sure I include at least one meatless entrée on our menu each week. This is beneficial to our health and our pocketbook. I’ve had mixed success with this because my husband is a fan of meat and of heartier meals, but he’s not a fan of vegetables. Nevertheless, I keep trying … [Read more...] about Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Pointers for Picking the Perfect Pillow
I’ve noticed some soreness in my neck recently. It has been some time since I replaced my pillow, so I think there’s a good chance replacing it will eliminate the soreness. I began looking at pillows and immediately noticed two things: there’s a plethora of options available and many options are quite pricey. I haven’t been very picky … [Read more...] about Pointers for Picking the Perfect Pillow
August 2022 Dinner Menu
We’re turning another calendar page! This summer has flown by. Like many other families, we are busy getting ready for another school year to start. We also have grandparents visiting soon and there’s a possibility that things may change soon regarding my husband’s work. Nothing is certain yet, but we’re bracing ourselves for a flurry … [Read more...] about August 2022 Dinner Menu
Griddled Peaches
Peaches were on sale when I got groceries this past week, so I decided to try a recipe my kids flagged in a cookbook they perused a couple of months ago. I’m so glad we tried the recipe because these peaches were marvelous! They were amazingly sweet with slight hints of savory. We used them as a side dish, but they would also work well … [Read more...] about Griddled Peaches
Beefy Tortellini Skillet
My husband loves pasta, so we tend to eat a lot of it. Sometimes I get tired of eating the same old pasta dishes. This past year, we tried a few new ones: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Creamy Caesar Chicken Pasta, and Chicken Florentine Skillet. All of these are skillet dinners that are prepared in a single dish. I love these types of meals … [Read more...] about Beefy Tortellini Skillet
July 2022 Dinner Menu
June slipped by us quickly! I didn’t realize we were about to enter July until a couple of days ago. It’s so hot outside that we can barely stand to go outdoors. This is the time of year that we must brace ourselves to persevere through the rest of the summer. We’ll make it, of course, and we’ll eat a lot of popsicles along the way! … [Read more...] about July 2022 Dinner Menu
Save Money on Your Electric Bill by Avoiding the Oven
I try to avoid using the oven to prepare dinner during the summer months. This is because the whole kitchen gets hot when I use the oven. We’ve been having 100°F temperatures, so our air conditioner is working hard enough without me adding heat from the oven! Electric ovens require a lot of electricity to create this heat, so keeping the … [Read more...] about Save Money on Your Electric Bill by Avoiding the Oven
