I often feel rushed while preparing dinner. On most nights, I’ve already had a long, busy day. This means dinner preparation generally feels like yet another hurdle in a long race. Over the past few years I’ve discovered a number of ways to save time while preparing dinner. These strategies help me get dinner on the table in a timely … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Save Time When Preparing Dinner
Bacon-Stuffed Yellow Squash
I’m always trying to get my family to eat more vegetables. Meanwhile, they ask for not-so-healthy foods like bacon. This last week I combined the two in a dish that was incredibly flavorful and delicious! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 3 medium yellow squash Several dashes salt and pepper 12 seasoned croutons or 6 round … [Read more...] about Bacon-Stuffed Yellow Squash
When is the Best Time of Day for Your Quiet Time?
Most Christians I know (including myself) value having personal devotional time set aside for reading the Bible, praying, worshiping, memorizing Bible verses, and engaging in other faith-building activities. I like routines, so I have always sought to have my devotional time (or “quiet time,” which is the most common term I hear used to … [Read more...] about When is the Best Time of Day for Your Quiet Time?
April 2021 Dinner Menu
We’ve been enjoying some lovely weather around here. It’s still cooling off a bit overnight and the days are not too hot. We’re enjoying this weather while it lasts. With the calendar turning to April, I know it won’t last long! Another thing that won’t last is last month’s menu. It’s time for a new one! At the beginning of each month I … [Read more...] about April 2021 Dinner Menu
Spring Cleaning for the Heart
‘Tis the season for spring cleaning. Though there are debates regarding how spring cleaning came to be a tradition, many individuals view spring as the best time to deep clean their homes. If you are anything like me, then your home isn’t the only thing that needs to be deep cleaned. Just as dust gathers on drapes and grime accumulates … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning for the Heart
Air Fryer Asparagus
My air fryer has been one of the best purchases I’ve made for my kitchen. It’s such a useful tool! I use it several times each week to cook meats and various potatoes. I’ve also used it to make pizza and empanadas. Despite the fact that I use it frequently, I haven’t prepared many vegetables in it. However, I recently used it to prepare … [Read more...] about Air Fryer Asparagus
8 Ways to Stay Connected to Friends Without Social Media
Last week I mused about whether or not social media is indispensable in maintaining contact with others. Though I’m not a heavy user of Facebook (the only social media I am on other than Pinterest), I’m reluctant to delete my account because I fear I will grow completely unaware of what is going on in the lives of my friends. Thank you … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Stay Connected to Friends Without Social Media
Is Social Media Indispensable in Maintaining Contact with Others?
To many of us, social media seems like an important and perhaps even indispensable part of life. It’s hard to imagine that there was a time—not so long ago, in fact—when social media didn’t exist. I’m not a heavy user of social media. I have a Facebook account and a Pinterest account. I check the former a couple of times each week and I … [Read more...] about Is Social Media Indispensable in Maintaining Contact with Others?
