Update: Would you believe I wrote this post last spring and there are still one or two items on the list that we haven’t accomplished? Which is why I never published it. Well…it’s the time of year when I ramp up thinking of all things money and job-quit-y, so I’m back at trying to cut […]
Read More Decisive Action…put off by only one short year.I can’t believe it hasn’t occurred to me to share this recipe before now. I literally tell someone how to make this at least once a month. The conversation goes something like this: Friend: I would eat white rice at home, if only I could make it like the Mexican restaurants do. Me: It’s really easy, I’ll […]
Read More Pantry Cooking- Mexican Restaurant Style RiceWe’re big fans of Mexican food around here. While I don’t usually go for too much spice myself, I try to keep a can or two of pickled Jalapenos around so my husband can spice up whatever “bland Americanized Mexican” food I try to feed him. That’s a direct quote. In the past I’ve just […]
Read More Sweet Pickled JalapenosI’ve been meaning to write this post for a long time now. I feel like I’m a little mentally foggy after work, but it’s worth the extra effort to keep the blog updated. I’m still trying to find time and energy to balance it all. Seriously, if any of you work-outside mamas are also “keeping […]
Read More Homemade Laundry Detergent and Fabric SoftenerBreakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? But so easy to skip if you get out of bed at the last possible minute, like I do. I find having “instant” options on hand makes breakfast more of a sure thing, for my whole family. After you try these whole wheat pancakes, you’ll […]
Read More Pantry Cooking Series, Whole Wheat Pancake MixWe recently traveled to attend a friend’s wedding and knew we’d need to keep the kids happy on the plane. We stocked up on fresh coloring books, crayons and snacks and put together kits for their backpacks. Placing crayons in old Altoids tins ensured that they wouldn’t be broken in the airport shuffle. I’m glad […]
Read More Yet Another New Use For An Old TinToday was my first day back at my seasonal fish and wildlife job. As much fun as the job is, I’m so sad that I’m letting someone else have all the fun of being with my kids all day. If I could strap them to my back and carry them along with me, it would be the perfect job. Each […]
Read More Back To The GrindMy hands have gotten seriously rough-side-of-the-velcro dry from all the yard work we’ve been doing, and we got a lull in the good weather, (snowing big fat nasty flakes) so I figured it was a good day to take a deep breath and do my dishes, catch up on some laundry, and make lotion bars. […]
Read More Lotion Bars, And Another New Use For An Old Altoids TinOne of my personal goals has been to learn how to cook from my pantry. It really helps us to be able to shop less often, which cuts out many impulse purchases. It also helps us eat fewer box and bag type meals. I thought it’d be fun to share some of the recipes I am able to […]
Read More Pantry Cooking Week One- Whole Wheat BiscuitsIt seems our family rarely uses and entire bunch of fresh celery before it turns limp and yucky. I’m not sure why this happens, but I think it has something to do with the clutttered state of our refrigerator. As a result, I started dehydrating any fresh celery I have left after I use it […]
Read More Dehydrating Celery