My wonderful hubby thought it would be nice to soak in our tub tonight. So we put on a movie for our middles and our littles, and he told the middles to watch the littles and he’d pay them a dollar for their work. He filled the tub… Read More »A Peaceful Moment
“If mothers could learn to do for themselves what they do for their children when these are overdone, we should have happier households. Let the mother go out to play! If she would have the courage to let everything go when life becomes too tense, and just take… Read More »Rebooting
There’s a phrase that is not allowed to be used in our home. (Okay, there are quite a few of them – swearing is not allowed either). It’s one of my pet peeves – I can’t stand it when someone uses it: “I’m bored.” You must be joking!… Read More »So much to learn, so little time
I have a new best friend. It saves me time, it saves me money, it saves me frustration. What is it? Menu planning. We all know that planning your meals ahead of time is better for your budget. It makes it easier when you’re shopping and helps eliminate… Read More »Menu Planning Cheats
One of the reasons why I’m canning so much is so my family can eat healthier. I’ve been finding all sorts of problems in the foods I buy at the store. Even when I try to stay away from “processed” foods and cook only with “whole” foods, there… Read More »Peek a boo
I’ve been a little busy lately. Between schooling, homekeeping, soccer games, little ones, and canning, I don’t seem to have two minutes to put together. I’d like to say that life should be back to normal soon, but this IS my normal. Wakeup, consume coffee, feed children, feed… Read More »Busy, busy, busy
One of my favorite verses is Philippians 4:13. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I love this verse. I meditate on it frequently. But I also hate this verse. I have a tendency to only read and meditate on part of it. And that… Read More »My Love/Hate Relationship with a Bible Verse
I have reason to question my sanity. This has been a week. I mean a WEEK. I don’t even remember part of it, that’s how crazy it’s been. Let me try to recap the main events. Monday – Labor Day. Made Overnight French Toast (that was easy-ish). I… Read More »What was I thinking?
I think I’m schizophrenic. (No offense meant to those who truly are.) You see, there are two Me’s. There’s the Me I am. And there’s the Me I want to be. The Me I am: short tempered, impatient, flustered, clumsy, average intelligence, not very creative… well, you get… Read More »Where is the Me I want to Be?
I made these this morning, and they are a family favorite, so I thought I’d share the recipe. The recipe comes from my Betty Crocker Cookbook.Blueberry Streusel Muffins Streusel Topping: 2 Tbsp firm stick butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar1/4 tsp ground cinnamon Cut the butter… Read More »Favorite Blueberry Muffin Recipe