I woke up this morning and watched the sun disappear. It was replaced by dark clouds, high winds, thunder, and eventually horizontal rain. However, I decided to brave the elements to bring you pictures of some of our blooming trees. Our Weeping Cherry Tree has just begun to bloom. This tree is gorgeous once itRead More
Speeding Up Vegetable Prep
I was so pleased with the Vegetable Lasagna that when I found out a friend was having surgery, I decided to make it for her and her family. The memory of how long it took me to assemble the lasagna was fresh in my mind, so I was determined to find ways to reduce theRead More
Menu Plans Are More like Guidelines…
I make menu plans because it saves me time, money, and reduces our food waste. In a previous post, I shared how my menu planning has changed over time. I thought it would be nice to share how some of the bloggers I follow, do their menu planning: Laura at I’m Losing It creates aRead More
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cereal Treats
This is a fast, easy, no-cook snack. They are similar to Muddy Buddies, but do not use any butter in the recipe, so they are also dairy free. Visit Premeditated Leftovers to find the recipe for Chocolate Cereal Treats.
Vegetable Lasagna
My stepmom prepared this for my Dad’s birthday dinner. Fortunately for me she is a recipe sharer, because it is now one of my favorites! This recipe requires more prep time than most recipes in my repertoire, but it is definitely worth it. 45 minutes elapsed from the time I started chopping vegetables until IRead More
Reusable Snack Bags are Working For Me
I have been slowly moving away from using disposable items for years. The last hold out was Ziploc bags, which were so convenient for packing cheerios and crackers for my kids. However, last year I discovered reusable snack bags, which has finally made it possible for me to pass the paper/plastic aisle at the groceryRead More
Look What’s Blooming!
I returned from my trip this weekend to find more bulbs and even some trees in bloom. Some of the tulips have started to open up along the walk. If you look closely you will see where the rabbits nibbled on the foliage. I am very happy to see the trees bloom, but it doesRead More
Flaxseed Meal Can Be Used to Replace Oil or Egg
You can use flaxseed meal to replace either oil or eggs in a recipe. Whether you are cooking for someone who needs to avoid these items or you just ran out of one of them and don’t with to run to the store, use the tips below to substitute flaxseed meal for oil and eggsRead More
Menu Plan – The Stressed Out Edition!
I am getting my menu up late today, not because I got home from my trip after midnight last night, but because this morning I found out that my credit card number has been stolen, the DMV has still not mailed my tags, and my computer is infected with a virus. After I post thisRead More
Forever in Love with Perennials!
It snowed on Easter and I mentally pushed out the date that the asparagus would make its appearance. However, today when watering I was delighted to see the first asparagus pushing up through the dirt. There should be enough by Monday to use it in dinner. If you need asparagus recipes, click here. And thatRead More
Frugal, Paperless Window Cleaning
The best window cleaner that I have found is eco-friendly and very inexpensive! I make it at home using: 1/4 cup vinegar1/2 teaspoon liquid soap 2 cups of water Add ingredients to a spray bottle. Shake to blend. Spray the solution on your window and wipe off with an old fashioned cloth diaper (they areRead More
Decluttering Question: Are My Belongings a Drain on My Time?
Today’s Clear Out the Clutter Challenge is the Kitchen and Stockpile. Just like the living room challenge, I thought I had done a pretty good job of decluttering the room earlier in the year. However, I have approached our possessions a little differently since my husband shared an experience at work. A while back someRead More
Roasted Potatoes and Dry Onion Soup Mix Substitute
I love, love, love roasted potatoes made with onion soup mix. The problem is store bought onion soup mix contains gluten. I had to give up my beloved roasted potatoes until I started exploring the possibilities of making substitutes for some of my favorite items from scratch. I actually have come to enjoy making myRead More
5 Minute Decluttering Session
When I read a friend’s tweet about decluttering her living room, two things ran through my mind: I just decluttered the house last month and even if there is still clutter lurking, I don’t have time right now. Then I decided to take a box and see how much clutter I could get rid ofRead More
How Does Your Hyacinth Grow?
I am so glad you asked! I can’t wait to show you how my pink hyacinth grows: There is the promise of a flower. Stretching up. And now out. For this I have waited all winter! Aren’t you glad I don’t do this for each flower on my property? Do you enjoy watching the progressRead More
Gluten-Free Lemon Berry Muffins
The Gluten-Free Homemaker is having a Muffin Roundup this week for Gluten Free Wednesday. I am sure there will be an incredible selction of muffin recipes. Below, is one of my less healthy muffin recipes, but it happens to be one of our spring time favorites! Lemon Berry Muffins Ingredients 2 lemons, zested and juiced1Read More
Birthday Shopping in My Attic and a Non-Consumer Birthday Cake
For some reason, one of the hardest thing for me to reconcile with our bonus baby is what to do with the toys from the first batch. When children are born a couple years apart toys are naturally passed down, but with a 14 year gap between my second and third child, the toys hadRead More
Cajun Black Beans and Rice
I am busy making extra food, so that my husband and kids do not starve while I’m out of town this weekend. Today, I made a double batch of Cajun Black Beans and Rice for lunch. I will freeze the leftovers for an easy freezer meal for my family. I put a bottle ofRead More
Gluten-Free Carrot Oatmeal Muffins
I often find inspiration for my recipes from regular bakers. These muffins are no exception; they were inspired by The Best Ever Muffins by Loving My Domestic Life. I replaced the flour with gluten-free flours, substituted brown rice syrup for the sugar, and removed the oil. Then I added grated carrots, some more spices, and chopped pecans.Read More
Menu Plan Monday – The Leftovers Edition
This week is unusual, both because of the large quantities of leftovers and because I will be out of town visiting my Dad for 3 of the days, leaving my husband and teenagers to fend for themselves (taking my 3 yo with me). I will make large meals on Wednesday and Thursday, so they canRead More
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