Don't worry, Mom. We didn't get another dog. (Yet.) Meet Cooper. A sweet-as-can-be Boxer whose home was severely damaged last week in a storm. I met him when I visited his owners in their home. Their home (though in chaos) was neater than mine . . . but it was a no-brainer that we should invite them over for dinner on Saturday night. And … [Read more...]
Waffle-Iron Pizza Pockets
Pin it here. This was a total experiment. An I-wonder-if-that-would-work recipe. And . . . it did! These Waffle Iron Pizza Pockets were great, and a huge hit with the whole family. I had seen Erin mention making cookies in a waffle iron (a new concept to me!) and in the comments, someone mentioned making Grands biscuits or cinnamon rolls … [Read more...]
Summer’s Coming!
Summer's coming, and I'm soooo excited! I can't wait to spend all day every day with my kids. But I know it also gets crazy, so I'm doing what I can to be ready. Out of my last Zaycon order of chicken, I baked about fifteen pounds to freeze and have ready for quick and easy suppers this summer. I'm also trying to get things ready for summer … [Read more...]
Maybe Hubby Is Right (Maybe)
There are a few things that Hubby automatically does that I automatically don't. He was a ripe old 32 when I snagged him, so he had lived on his own for a while and is quite handy at dish-washing and clothes-laundering. He checks pockets before washing jeans and . . . uses dryer sheets. It's not that I purposely DON'T do these things. … [Read more...]
When Does it Really Not Matter?
Three weeks ago, we decided to start our summer break for our weekly church home group meetings. It was a logical decision. People get busy as the school year winds down. I said something about baseball season and Mother's Day and such, but inside I was thinking about one wonderful thing. I wouldn't have to clean!!! I can now say, three … [Read more...]
Don’t Judge a New Habit by Its First Day
I love getting emails from people who are excited about giving Laundry Day a shot. But then I get nervous. Because even though a weekly Laundry Day has improved our home by leaps and bounds and is perfect for my needs-to-see-an-end-to-the-task personality type, that first one . . . is brutal. And overwhelming. And it doesn't give you … [Read more...]
Picnic Idea: Chicken & Bacon Sub Sandwiches
It's picnic season again! Have you checked out my picnic ideas and recipes? Just to be clear, I'm not talking about spreading a checkered blanket on the ground and spending the afternoon searching for cloud pictures in the sky. I'm talking about portable meals that we can eat while watching my boys play baseball. These chicken and bacon … [Read more...]
Our Family Sick Day: And Death to Evil Germs
If you've been keeping up with me on Facebook, you know it's been a crazy week. Crazy as in . . . icky. Icky as in . . . we all had a vicious stomach virus. My daughter started throwing up on Sunday morning, and threw up 9 times. Nine. No, this wasn't an I-don't-feel-so-well thing. It was an … [Read more...]
One Thing That Can Stop Me in My Tracks: Allergies
Pssst, this is a sponsored post. But it also contains a story about my teenage years and some good info that I'm happy to share. Just trying to be all legal-ey and let you know! I have a long (and unhappy) history with allergies. When we were teenagers, if I was excited about going on a date or seeing someone I hoped to one day go on a date … [Read more...]
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