I recently began making my own bread each week. Though I’ve made bread before, I’ve never made enough of it to eliminate the need for us to purchase some each time I grocery shop. One reason for this was lack of time. With three kids under age five, I don’t exactly have a lot of time for baking! The main reason, though, was that I hadn’t found … [Read more...] about Soft and Fluffy Honey Wheat Bread
40 Questions for Kids to Ask Their Grandparents
A few years ago I wrote a post about the importance of grandparents. I noted in that post that grandparents have a wealth of knowledge that they can pass along to their grandkids and that they help connect grandkids to their history. Given kids can learn so many things from their grandparents, perhaps it is best not to take a laissez-faire … [Read more...] about 40 Questions for Kids to Ask Their Grandparents
Why Wives Are the Ones Who Nag in Marriage
There are numerous adjectives that I don’t want my husband to use when describing me. “Nagging” is one of these. Unfortunately, there are times in my marriage when I have nagged. A few days ago I began working on a post about how to avoid nagging, but I didn’t get very far because I began thinking about what nagging is and why wives do … [Read more...] about Why Wives Are the Ones Who Nag in Marriage
Creamy Ground Turkey and Noodle Casserole
I’ve been making a lot of slow cooker and one-dish meals recently. These are great because they’re so convenient. However, we’re huge fans of casseroles, so I recently decided to try a few new casserole recipes. Here’s one we all really enjoyed. Ingredients (Loosely based on this recipe.) 3 cups dry pasta (penne, rotini, etc.) 1 lb. … [Read more...] about Creamy Ground Turkey and Noodle Casserole
The Dirty Truth About How Often Kids (and Adults) Need to Bathe
I know many families that include baths as part of their nightly bedtime routines. I always figured this would be the case in my household, but once I became a mom I realized that I didn’t have time to bathe my baby each day. Additionally, her pediatrician recommended that we bathe her no more than twice a week because she had … [Read more...] about The Dirty Truth About How Often Kids (and Adults) Need to Bathe
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
I feel a little hesitant to share this recipe now because I imagine we will all be bombarded with pumpkin spice everything in just a few weeks. I’m not trying to rush that—I promise—I just want to share the recipe for these very tasty muffins that I made last week. Ingredients (Loosely based on this recipe.) ¾ cup packed brown sugar … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
DIY Deluxe Sensory Table
Throughout the spring months, my oldest daughter kept begging me to put a sandbox in our backyard. I could easily think of a half dozen reasons why it would be a bad idea to put one in our yard. However, I love giving my kids things that they desire and sandboxes are great for several reasons (they provide a safe place for kids to play in the … [Read more...] about DIY Deluxe Sensory Table
How to Use Reviews When Purchasing a Product or Service
When I need to purchase something new or hire someone to come make a repair in my home, I really appreciate being able to read reviews about the product or service. I often use reviews to weed out inferior options and to compare similar ones. Unfortunately, reviews have become somewhat of a minefield. It has become increasingly … [Read more...] about How to Use Reviews When Purchasing a Product or Service
