Happy Labor Day! I read here that Labor Day is a "yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country." As a wife or mom, you put a lot of labor into the strength, prosperity and well-being of your family...so today I'm celebrating YOU! Proverbs says "in… Continue reading Menu Monday – Celebrating YOU!
Category: Organization
Laundry Organization In Three Easy Steps
Laundry is such a necessary evil, isn't it? It's a never-ending chore - does anyone's laundry basket stay empty for longer than .05 seconds? Mine never does! Here are three things I do to keep the laundry organized and under control. 1. Set a laundry schedule. This is most helpful if your kids play sports or if… Continue reading Laundry Organization In Three Easy Steps
Menu Monday – and 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
I've been making this recipe since I was a child. It makes a soft, moist peanut butter cookie - and it only takes three ingredients! Easy as 1-2-3 Peanut Butter Cookies 1 Cup Peanut Butter 1 Cup Sugar 1 Egg Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix ingredients and form into balls (a cookie scoop works… Continue reading Menu Monday – and 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
How To Organize Under The Bathroom Sink {and a peek at my guest bath}
The bathroom could easily be considered a high-traffic area. It's the one room that anyone who spends any time in your home will likely visit. That makes it an important area to keep organized! The area under the sink can be really tricky to organize - if for no other reason than the pipes that make… Continue reading How To Organize Under The Bathroom Sink {and a peek at my guest bath}
Menu Monday – and Quick Mexican Rice!
Last week I needed a side dish to go with our tacos, so I reached into the fridge for the container of leftover Uncle Ben's chicken rice. After quickly adding a few more ingredients I had on hand, I ended up with a tasty side dish. You can make this with a fresh batch of… Continue reading Menu Monday – and Quick Mexican Rice!
Taking the Stress Out Of Back To School – In Three Easy Steps
It's back to school time! I have three easy tips that you can do today to take the stress out of tomorrow. Ready? Prepare Clothes the Night Before Decide what you - and the rest of the family - will wear. If you haven't worn the outfit in a while, try it on to make… Continue reading Taking the Stress Out Of Back To School – In Three Easy Steps
How to Organize An Overnight Bag
Don't you hate how quickly an overnight travel bag becomes a black hole of wadded up clothes and dirty socks? I always take an assortment of large tote bags for weekend or overnight travel, and I inevitably end up digging around in a mess of clothes, trying to find one particular thing. The other day… Continue reading How to Organize An Overnight Bag
Decadent Blueberry Waffles and a Not-So-Manly Menu Plan
It's Monday! I thought I'd get your day off to a good start by sharing the waffle recipe from Friday's teaser photo. I started with a very simple recipe, but didn't have as much milk as I thought and ended up tweaking the recipe to work with what I had. The result was a decadent, fluffy waffle that… Continue reading Decadent Blueberry Waffles and a Not-So-Manly Menu Plan
Christmas In July!
Christmas Eve is only 5 months from today! Now I know there are lots of people who cringe at the thought of uttering one line of "Jingle Bells" before Thanksgiving. If you're one of those people, hear me out. 🙂 I don't believe in skipping over the fall season either (it's my favorite!). However, I… Continue reading Christmas In July!
Simple Summer Menu – and birthday cake from scratch!
Last week wasn't very exciting on the menu front. We ate out for two meals (a rare occurrence!) and I kept things very basic for the meals we ate at home. However, I decided to make my husband's birthday cake from scratch. I do a lot of baking, but somehow I'd never made a cake… Continue reading Simple Summer Menu – and birthday cake from scratch!
Come Home For Comfort 