Last month ended up being a bit of a mixed bag for us. Our weather has finally cooled a bit. We love it! I’m able to open the windows to enjoy the crisp air in the morning and my kids have been playing in the backyard during the afternoons. My kids also had a great time at a Halloween event put on by their homeschool group. Unfortunately, our … [Read more...] about November 2025 Dinner Menu
5 Strategies for Helping Kids Handle Losing
Losing is part of life. It happens when playing games, of course, but it also happens when someone else gets the promotion at work, when we don’t achieve our goals, and when changes in physical health prevent us from doing what we once could. Despite it being a ubiquitous experience, it is often difficult for children to respond courteously … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies for Helping Kids Handle Losing
October 2025 Dinner Menu
The days are all blending together and passing quickly now that we are back in school. Though they miss summer break, my girls are so happy that their homeschool group is meeting weekly again. This month should be pretty routine for us. We will enjoy this because we know things will get busier as we approach the upcoming holidays! We … [Read more...] about October 2025 Dinner Menu
Peach Balsamic Chicken
I frequently include Peach Balsamic Chicken on our menus. It’s one of our favorite dinners, so it’s high time I share the recipe here. With this recipe, a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep work yield a filling and incredibly flavorful dinner. Ingredients Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a … [Read more...] about Peach Balsamic Chicken
September 2025 Dinner Menu
August was a bit of a whirlwind for us. We started school midway through the month. Getting back to the school routine is always a little challenging, but it has gone smoothly. My parents spent two weeks with us last month, so perhaps their presence was a buffer of sorts from the disappointment of summer break being over! This past weekend my … [Read more...] about September 2025 Dinner Menu
How to Help Your Night Owl Child Become an Early Bird
My eldest child is a night owl. In the evenings, when her sisters are starting to wind down and are ready for bed, she’s wide awake and good to go for another couple hours. She’d gladly stay up until midnight each night and sleep until midmorning each day. Unfortunately, most days she must get up at a reasonable time because we have … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Night Owl Child Become an Early Bird
August 2025 Dinner Menu
Our July was mostly routine. It passed pretty quickly. We’ve had temperatures in the triple digits, so popsicles and ice cream (including my homemade mint chocolate chip) have been my kids’ preferred snacks. As is likely true for many of you, August will be busy for us. We’ll be wrapping up our back-to-school shopping and starting … [Read more...] about August 2025 Dinner Menu
Four Splendid Summer Pancakes
As I did in the fall, winter, and spring, I recently prepared pancakes with seasonal flair. My summer flavors were blueberry, peach, coconut pineapple, and cherry chocolate chip. I’ve been utilizing a shortcut when preparing these seasonal pancakes: Krusteaz Complete Pancake Mix. Though I prefer making pancakes from scratch, this … [Read more...] about Four Splendid Summer Pancakes
