We lived in Southern California during the Northridge Earthquake. We were very fortunate and only had one item break! The glass blender attachment for my food processor was our only loss. (Disaster Tip: Instead of earthquake proofing your house, toddler proof it! My in-laws who were even closer to the epicenter than we were sustainedRead More
Dinner Menu Plan – Week of August 3rd
Monday – Grilled Chicken, Beef Rice with Peas, and Italian Squash Salad Tuesday – Use 1/2 pound of leftover chicken to make Pasta Salad and TBD Wednesday – Use 1/2 pound of leftover chicken and leftover rice to make Chicken and Rice Soup, and Roasted Broccoli Thursday– Jalapeno Popper Turkey Chili*, GFRead More
Thrift Store Challenge
I challenged my daughter and her friend to see how much they could buy with $20.00 at our local thrift store. My daughter is naturally frugal, so I knew she would do well, but I was still surprised with all that she was able to purchase. My daughter came home with 2 pairs of pants,Read More
Squash Julienne
Do you have an abundant squash harvest or just want to take advantage of the broad availability of this late summer and fall staple? Try this delicious squash skillet recipe that uses delicate julienne strips. Have you noticed how simple my recipes are? This one is no exception. The hardest part is cutting the squashRead More
Italian Squash Salad
This Italian Squash Salad side dish is very easy and does not involve any cooking. Italian Squash Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 yellow squash 1 zucchini 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup Italian dressing, add more as needed. Directions: Use a vegetable peeler and cut lengthwise across the summer squash and zucchini to make veryRead More
Using Vinegar On Mildewed Towels
It is summer and in our house that means mildew. Somebody forgets a wet towel in a hot car or bunches it up in a pile in the laundry room or leaves it wadded up in the beach bag, etc… the possibilities for creating mildewed towels are limitless for my creative family. But I haveRead More
My Husband Willingly Bought Me…
Painting tape! Some girls ask for pearls, I ask for painting tape. I asked my husband to buy me 2 inch blue paint tape the last time he went to Home Depot. I was waiting for the usual questions: What was I painting this time? Was it going to be a crazy color like taupe?Read More
The Squash Has Left the Garden
The squash has left the safety of the raised garden beds. The rabbits have not touched it, but since I am overwhelmed with summer squash right now, I guess I wouldn’t mind sharing. I am putting together a list of recipes that use squash. If you have one that you like, please leave a linkRead More
Easy Homemade Fudge
This quick and easy fudge recipe uses chocolate chips and marshmallow cream to simplify the process of making fudge, creating a smooth, sweet chocolate treat with minimal effort. Ideal for homemade holiday candy, Christmas gifts, or simple family desserts, this easy chocolate fudge is perfect for beginners and experienced cooks alike. One of my earliestRead More
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Here is a delicious recipe for Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies, with some tips on making them dairy-free as well. Difficulty-wise, it’s a typical cookie recipe. BUT…if you’re looking for an insanely easy recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies that is gluten-free and dairy-free by default, try my 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies. Dairy-Free Butter Substitutes ToRead More
Volunteering When You Have Young Children
No matter how much you want to volunteer, it is difficult when you have young children. I thought I would share some ways that my friends and I have volunteered when our children were/are young. These are things that you can do for your favorite charities and service organizations either from your home or withRead More
Semi-Wild Flowers
Last year we had quite a few flowers pop up that we had not planted in the three years that we had lived in our house. We called them our volunteer flowers. The flowers that showed up included lupines, a rose, a daisy, a snap dragon, and poppies. Of all of our volunteers the poppiesRead More
Road Food Waste
Most of my food waste for this week comes from not planning well for outings. I ended up buying food that we do not normally consume, so it went uneaten. Bring a sandwich because eating your friends is awkward We think of the the local shop that sells t-shirts with the above saying printed onRead More
Bee Proactive
Last week as I was perusing the blogosphere looking at gardens, several people commented on the lack of bees in their garden. Their plants were healthy and flowering, but they were not producing fruit. If you are having that problem you can google “how to hand pollinate________” (insert the name of the plant you wantRead More
Frugal Mascara Tip
Disclaimer: If you have looked at my profile picture you know that I should not be giving beauty tips (but if you want to leave some comment love saying that I don’t look old enough to be the mother of a 3rd year college student, feel free! :-). I wear very little makeup, but sinceRead More
Kitchen Tips for Cooking in the Summer
I keep forgetting to prep the corn on the cob, so that my husband can grill it when he is grilling the meat. I determined to remember this Saturday. But in case I forget again, this is how I cook it using a minimum amount of heat: Just Boil the Water, Then… Put the cleanedRead More
Super Easy Sautéed Summer Squash
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish, this super easy sautéed summer squash recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, garden-fresh vegetables, or simple family meals. My mother-in-law shared this fast and easy recipe with me. I have made it with different summer squash and it always delicious in its simplicity. ItRead More
Menu Plan – Week of July 20th
We have been eating from the pantry, freezer, and garden for the last couple of weeks. I realized that I had meat in the freezer that was approaching the four month mark and pantry staples that were approaching the six month mark. So it was time to use those items or risk having to tossRead More
Garlic Pasta with Vegetables
Here’s a delicious recipe for pasta with vegetables that’s pretty easy to put together. Garlic Pasta with Vegetables Recipe Ingredients: Pasta and Vegetables: 1 pound of pasta 2 cups of uncooked peas 1 cup of uncooked carrots Sauce: 2 Tablespoons butter 2-4 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoons flour 3/4 cup vegetable broth 3/4 cup milkRead More
White Chicken Chili
My family loves this easy white chicken chili recipe. It is made with chicken, white beans, rice, and corn. I realize that a lot of people view chili, soups, and stews as winter foods, but as soon as temperatures dip below 80 degrees, I make a batch of chili and serve it with a largeRead More
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