I love having a few one-pot and one-skillet recipes available for those days when I just don’t have a lot of time to spend on dinner. Easy Beefy Noodles is one of these. As a bonus, it has a great flavor and is very affordable to make! Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 2/3 cup chopped … [Read more...] about Easy Beefy Noodles
What’s Stealing Your Joy?
Sometimes in the midst of very joyful circumstances I find myself feeling disappointed, worried, or frustrated. It often seems like these joy-squelching emotions occur spontaneously. However, if I examine myself closely, I see that I have some habits that spur these feelings. Are these same habits diminishing your joy? Little habits … [Read more...] about What’s Stealing Your Joy?
55 Non-Candy Easter Egg Stuffers
I have friends who used to joke that I was so health-conscious that I would someday find a way to put vegetables in Easter eggs. We all laughed at this, of course, but it’s really not a bad idea! After all, Easter eggs filled with chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and chick-shaped marshmallows can send kids on candy binges. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about 55 Non-Candy Easter Egg Stuffers
Mom’s Milk Freezer Pops for Teething
My precious girl has been having some cranky days recently because of teething pain. We have some teething toys that can be refrigerated, but these didn’t seem to be doing much to soothe her pain. I’ve heard some mothers say that they freeze washcloths dipped in breast milk or freeze milk onto pacifiers in order to create “momsicles” or … [Read more...] about Mom’s Milk Freezer Pops for Teething
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I’ve always enjoyed eating chicken lettuce wraps at Asian food restaurants, but until recently I’d not made them at home. Most chicken lettuce wraps contain a sauce made with soy, so who knew I’d finally make them at home when I had to plan a dairy and soy free menu? Thanks to coconut aminos, a soy-free seasoning alternative to soy … [Read more...] about Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Affording Stay-At-Home Motherhood
I love telling stories about when my husband and I first met. One of the best stories is how he, during our very first interaction, asked me how many children I wanted. His question didn’t bother me and it set the tone for open, honest communication in our relationship. Given this initial discussion, it likely won’t surprise you that we … [Read more...] about Affording Stay-At-Home Motherhood
Spring 2015 Menu
Spring? Though the cold and snow we have around here belie the fact that spring is near, it truly is. I’m excited for it and for our new menu. As I’ve described previously, I periodically develop monthly menus. We use each for 3 consecutive months before beginning a new one (read about why and how I plan monthly menus here). I only plan … [Read more...] about Spring 2015 Menu
Why and How to Drink Enough Water
Sometimes I stare at a glass of water with about as much enthusiasm as I feel when I need to do laundry. I know I need to drink the water, but it’s just not that exciting! We all know it’s important to drink enough water, but why exactly is it important, how much is enough, and what are some strategies to make sure we consume as much as … [Read more...] about Why and How to Drink Enough Water
