Tropical may not be the first word that comes to your mind when you think of red beans and rice. Stick with me, though, because you just might enjoy this super easy and affordable recipe! I usually eat dinner leftovers for lunch, but on occasion we eat a lot for dinner and the next day I have to improvise. This month, as I’ve been … [Read more...] about Tropical Red Beans and Rice
The Importance of Grandparents
My husband and I live far from both of our families. This isn’t ideal for a number of reasons, especially now that we have a child. We’re having to come up with creative ways to help our daughter get to know her relatives, especially her grandparents. Caring, attentive grandparents are incredibly valuable to children. In fact, they can … [Read more...] about The Importance of Grandparents
Sloppy Joe Pasta
Sloppy joes typically include a bun of some sort. Somehow, as I struggled to come up with a month’s worth of easy-to-prepare, inexpensive dairy- and soy-free meals, I came up with the idea to create a sloppy joe pasta dish. I was unsure how it would turn out, but it ended up being great! In fact, my husband asked me to include it on future … [Read more...] about Sloppy Joe Pasta
It’s no joke…laughter is good for you!
I love it when my husband and I get to laughing about something. It just feels so good! If you’ve laughed—really laughed—recently, then you know the positive, happy feeling I’m talking about. It turns out that laughter has many incredible benefits beyond the temporary feeling of elation that it provides. Check out these benefits of … [Read more...] about It’s no joke…laughter is good for you!
7 Reasons You’re Struggling to Get Things Done Around the House
It often seems that two unproductive days follow every productive day I have. This is partially due to having an infant (interruptions are sometimes the only thing that happens consistently). However, I’ve noticed that there are also some other factors that regularly impact my productivity. These factors may seem innocuous, but they … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons You’re Struggling to Get Things Done Around the House
Lemon-Lime Bars
Last week it was my turn to take snack to small group. Instead of turning to a tried and true recipe, I thumbed through a stack of clipped recipes given to me by my late grandmothers. I decided that one was perfect for spring: Lemon-Lime Bars. These rich, delicious bars were a big hit! Ingredients (Adapted from the Lemon-Lime Bar recipe … [Read more...] about Lemon-Lime Bars
The Excellent Marriage Advice I Was Given When I Became a Wife
I recently reread some advice that I was given shortly before my husband and I got married. At my wedding shower, several ladies who had been married anywhere from a couple of years to over 20 years gave me notecards on which they had documented marriage advice. I thought the advice was great then, but I have an even greater … [Read more...] about The Excellent Marriage Advice I Was Given When I Became a Wife
Interpreting Laundry Care Symbols
Last week I got a new clothing item for my daughter. This was a unique item (ScratchSleeves), so I wanted to be sure I didn’t damage it when I washed it. Unfortunately, I was very confused by the laundering instructions provided with the item: I had to search a bit, but I figured out what all these symbols mean. There are actually a … [Read more...] about Interpreting Laundry Care Symbols
