there's always more. I mean it. No matter how many loads I wash and dry and fold...there's always something new in the basket. As a homemaker, it really brings me down. I just never feel "finished." Sin in my life is the same way. Every time I turn around I find a new way I fall short. It's even more discouraging than laundry, and like laundry, just when I think I'm done....there's ...
Quick & Easy Taco Soup!
This recipe is one of our old standbys....meaning, when in doubt, it's what I make. It's simple and easy and great for a crowd. There are several different versions out there, but this is my family's favorite because of one ingredient that other recipes don't have: Ranch Dressing Mix. Another great thing about this recipe is that if you need to, after you brown the meat, you can put all the ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Almost Effortless Petit Fours
It's time for me to make a confession (or a series of them)....I like to look at petit fours. I like to eat petit fours. I even like to make petit fours. I didn't always, but that was before I learned a little something about Sara Lee.... Her pound cake is perfect for petit fours. Don't judge me. It's true. When you have a baby crying and an older child trying to "help," Sara is a ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: A Handy Little Ornament to Make with Your Kids!
This is a great (and easy!) craft to do with your kids this time of year. You simply trace your kids' hands and one of their feet on light brown and dark brown material. (The first time we did this, two years ago, we used foam, but this year, we used felt...It's a little harder to work with, but the ornaments turned out well.) Once the foot and hands are traced, cut them out. Also, cut out a ...