Have you ever noticed how kids often mirror their parents? In addition to sharing genetic similarities to their biological parents, kids reflect the behaviors, language, gestures, and interests of their parents. I see this all the time with my kids! A recent example is the way in which my oldest child addressed my middle child when they … [Read more...] about A Gentle Response
January 2023 Dinner Menu
I had to pause just now when typing “2023” because I’m not used to the new number! It always takes me a few weeks (sometimes months) to adjust after we start a new year. We turned the page to 2023 without much fanfare. We didn’t do anything in particular to celebrate, and our Christmas celebration the previous week was subdued because … [Read more...] about January 2023 Dinner Menu
2022 Year in Review
My husband asked me a couple of days ago if I’d ordered a new calendar to replace the 2022 version that is hanging on the front of our fridge. I hadn’t ordered one yet, but his question reminded me that—ready or not—2023 is about to begin! As we start this new year, I’m taking a moment to reflect on 2022. Winter I began the year by … [Read more...] about 2022 Year in Review
Pecan Pie Brownies
Though we already planned on having at least a half dozen desserts this past Thanksgiving, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make Pecan Pie Brownies after I saw the idea for them. I suspected that the flavors of brownie and pecan pie would go well together, and they sure did! These were amazing! They were a huge hit after Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Pecan Pie Brownies
December 2022 Dinner Menu
Our November ended in a flurry of fellowship and food! We had a delightful visit with family over Thanksgiving. What a blessing it was to have so many loved ones together in one place. We laughed, we reminisced, we dreamed, and (of course) we ate so much tasty food! We’re glad to have a little lull here. However, things will soon get … [Read more...] about December 2022 Dinner Menu
Air Fryer Parsnips
I try to introduce my kids to new foods (things they’ve never had or familiar foods prepared in unfamiliar ways) on a regular basis. My choice a couple of weeks ago was roasted parsnips. I’m so glad I chose these because my kids (all of them) were willing to try the parsnips. They then proceeded to eat more than one! These will likely … [Read more...] about Air Fryer Parsnips
Kindness: A Boost Amid the Battles
Many, many years ago, when I was in elementary school, I had a teacher who had the following recommendation posted on her wall: Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. I didn’t think about this quote very much when I was in her class, but I’ve thought about it a lot in recent months. As is often the case, experience is … [Read more...] about Kindness: A Boost Amid the Battles
November 2022 Dinner Menu
We’ve been looking forward to this month for quite a while! We have numerous family members coming into town to celebrate Thanksgiving with us. We are eager to spend time with them and to enjoy many delicious foods! I’m sure our menu will experience some changes as we get closer to Thanksgiving. It’s inevitable that things will change … [Read more...] about November 2022 Dinner Menu
