I’m a little late getting my menu posted this month because things are chaotic around here. I hinted last month that we might be embarking on some changes regarding my husband’s job and where we live. These changes are now underway. My husband will begin a new job in October. We will spend this month finding a new place to live and getting … [Read more...] about September 2023 Dinner Menu
Easy Chicken Normandy Skillet
This dish came to mind a few weeks ago, so I decided to replace one of the items on our menu with it. I used to prepare Chicken Normandy using a simple recipe from an old cookbook (Favorite Brand Name One-Dish Recipes). That recipe requires use of the oven. We’ve had weeks and weeks of 100+ temperatures, so I wasn’t going to turn the oven on … [Read more...] about Easy Chicken Normandy Skillet
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Hidden Peas
My older girls love ice cream. With it being so hot outside this summer, ice cream makes a perfect treat! What my kids don’t typically love is green peas. However, after years of eschewing them, my oldest daughter decided a few months ago that she loves green peas. One day, as she was waxing poetic about the delicious flavor of peas, she asked … [Read more...] about Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Hidden Peas
August 2023 Dinner Menu
I considered not posting a menu this month because I’m certain several of our dinners will deviate from it. I really benefit from the structure of a menu, though, so I’ll at least have this as a guide. Why is it that we might have a month so crazy that it affects our meal plan? As many of you likely experience, August tends to be a busy … [Read more...] about August 2023 Dinner Menu
11 Skills for Kids to Learn While Grocery Shopping
I use curbside pickup to obtain most of my groceries. I used curbside services a few times prior to the COVID19 pandemic, but once it began, curbside became my go-to means of getting groceries. As we’ve resumed normal activities, I’ve been reminded of just how much my kids love shopping in person and how many skills they can learn while doing … [Read more...] about 11 Skills for Kids to Learn While Grocery Shopping
Garlic Butter Chicken and Orzo Bake
The recipes that are most likely to catch my attention these days are those that are accompanied by words such as “easy,” “simple,” or “quick.” I simply don’t have time to prepare complicated recipes! This is the precise reason this recipe caught my eye. As you’ll see, it calls for staple ingredients and it is easy to prepare. … [Read more...] about Garlic Butter Chicken and Orzo Bake
July 2023 Dinner Menu
We are sweltering down here on the Texas Gulf Coast! We’ve had many days of triple-digit heat. It’s not unusual for us to have temps this high in July and August, but June is a little early! Unless my girls are running through the sprinkler, we limit our outdoor activities to the tiny slip of time between dinner and bedtime (it’s still hot at … [Read more...] about July 2023 Dinner Menu
Mosquito Repellents: What Products are Safe and Effective?
My kids and I have been covered with itchy mosquito bites these last few weeks. These bites are an unpleasant effect of spending so much time outside this spring. I’m typically concerned about mosquito bites because they cause discomfort, but the reality is that they’re also a potential health treat. Twelve of the 200 types of mosquitos that … [Read more...] about Mosquito Repellents: What Products are Safe and Effective?
