10 Days in July…that is how long my youngest two kids are going to be gone. My oldest two kids will hardly be home either between working at the camp, regular work, college orientation, and summer fun. This already feels weird, but I will taking advantage of the time to do some projects in peace. I have several small and big projects to get done and I want to get started. I always have to have a list first, otherwise…
One day I had a crazy idea. I thought to myself that drying blueberries was a great idea. I mean, why not?To buy dried blueberries in the store or online can cost $13-16 for 8 ounces. OUCH! That is an expensive addition to my granola! So I thought I would try to dehydrate my own blueberries. By doing this, I would have them ready to add to trail mix and granola.I thought I was a genius. What followed proved I…
I am having one of those periods in my life. I call them the “tired days”. I am exhausted. Not physically, but emotionally and mentally. I know I can’t be the only one. I know I am not the only one. These days happen when I have a lot going on in my life, some big decisions that need to be made, some emotional issues to get through, and all I want to do is shut down. I don’t want…
Chocolate Chip Muffins are a household favorite! The kids think I don’t make these often enough or enough of them when I make them. I have gone to doubling the batch just to get through more than one day! You can make this recipe as healthy as you want or not. I have changed a few things from the original recipe and I will give you the original ingredients and what I use to make them healthier. Do what you…
Food storage can be a tricky and confusing thing. What should you store? What does your family eat? What do you like to eat? What is non-perishable but still good for you?A lot of food storage areas I see have a lot of junk food in them. I don’t mean just the Little Debbie snacks. I see a lot of rice mixes, sugary cereals, processed foods, high carbohydrate foods, and empty calorie drinks. That is just a few examples. Those…
One of the many recipes my family enjoys is Quick Chicken & Noodles. The original recipe is from Gooseberry Patch Country Quick & Easy Cookbook. I have made some changes for my family and their preferences. This dish is one of my go-to recipes when we need dinner in a hurry. All the kids love it! Quick Chicken & Noodles 6 cups chicken broth or stock2 cups cooked chicken, chopped1/2 stick butter1/2 onion, diced or 1/2 Tablespoon dried oniongarlic powder…