Have you ever started to make something and thought “This is either going to be out of this world or it’s going to be an epic fail”. No? Hmmm.. I find myself thinking that way to often, especially when I’m trying new recipes. Yesterday was no exception. The pancakes I made for breakfast.. epic fail! But dinner.. dinner was fantastic! Seriously, […]
A good marinara sauce can really take an average meal and kick it up a notch. The problem is the good, tasty marinara sauces are so expensive and (like most things in the store now) they are full of ingredients I can’t even begin to pronounce. This homemade, marinara is so quick and easy you’ll never want or have to […]
I love this time of year! Crisp, fall mornings – nothing better than waking up, putting on some fuzzy socks and wrapping up in a comfy blanket while spending time with the Lord. Especially when you know breakfast is already taken care of! This Pumpkin Spice oatmeal is warm and filling and can be done in the crock pot overnight so you can […]
Fall is finally here- hooray! Cooler weather here we come! To celebrate I cranked my oven up to 400 and roasted some veggies! I know, not your typical bake something pumpkin.. but I have big plans for that too! Besides, I had to be practical and dinner won over dessert. I haven’t done a lot of roasted vegetables this summer […]
My husband needs to be part of a support group for chip lovers. Seriously- the man could sit down and eat an entire bag of chips in one sitting. Don’t get me wrong I love a good chip too, maybe even 1/4 of a bag depending on the mood, but how do you eat an entire bag of chips?? I’ve […]
I have a confession.. last week, when I was sick, I made cookies! Lol, I know, why can’t I just lay down and rest like everyone else? It was Thursday, the first night of VBS and I was all alone and finally starting to feel a little better. I even felt like eating solid food instead of soup.. as long […]
Just when we thought the heat wave was over.. ugh. I’m not really sure what was worse- the hot, breaking 100 degree temperatures or the hot, humid 95 degree days we’ve had this week in NC. Either way.. I’m not a fan. When it’s that hot outside I crave something cool and fresh to drink. Since we don’t actually buy […]
It’s summer- time for hot dogs, hamburgers, and BBQ! Of course, if you’re in the south that means you’re going to need coleslaw. Two options: buy the store bought kind for $3-4 or buy cabbage and make fresh, which really needs to be refrigerated before using. You’re in a hurry, so you waste the $3-4 on the store bought brand […]
During the summer I love to make things for dinner that don’t heat up my house. I use the microwave, the grill and the crock pot to my full advantage! It’s already 90 something degrees outside- who wants to stand over a burner or crank an oven up to 350°? Not me! Especially since our air isn’t really all that […]
I love the frozen corn you buy in the store that comes in a steamer bag, it’s so convenient and makes an easy side dish. The only problem is that I consider it to be pretty expensive- $2 for 12 oz of corn, a cup and a half! You can save money by making your own bags of steamer corn. You can […]
It has been a very busy week! It’s garden season- woohoo! While I don’t have a garden in my own backyard this year I am very blessed to be able to pick from my Dad’s garden. He has a huge garden and every year he is nice enough to pick me some vegetables since I am so busy working. I […]
Well, day three as a stay at home mom is coming to an end, so far it has been great! I’ve been able to spend some much needed time on my menu plan and am starting to get in a good routine. I’m not going to lie, there have been moments (very brief moments) where I have missed my old routines, like 2:00 snack break. I […]
I was recently introduced to the world of Pinterest. Actually, I was introduced to it before Thanksgiving. I completed my little application and got my acceptance email in December but I never opened it! I wanted to, trust me I wanted to, but I knew I needed to wait until I had some more time because I would be sucked […]
This week I began been participating in an Online Bible Study by Karen Ehman, titled “A Life that Says Welcome”. So far this Bible Study has been great! It really focuses on relieving the stresses and pressures that go along with entertaining and focusing on our call to show hospitality to others. I have never thought about how different hospitality […]
I have found that when you tell someone you’ve made something rather than bought it you can expect one of two reactions. The first (and my favorite!!) “That’s Awesome! How did you do it?” The second and most common reaction is a look of bewilderment that is sometimes accompanied by a “why?” I have determined there is no middle ground. […]
