How to Bake a Potato in the Microwave

How to Bake a Potato in the Microwave

Note: I first published this post in 2014. Homeschool mom tip: a microwaved baked potato is a great option for a homeschool lunch, one the kids can even make themselves. Life skills like these are part of the reason we homeschool. Life hack 101! Welcome back to...
Homemade Salsa Recipe

Homemade Salsa Recipe

In honor of my post earlier this week, where I shared how to remove set-in tomato stains, I decided to end the week by posting my favorite homemade salsa recipe, since that’s where the set-in tomato stain came from. (If you remember, I have a natural talent for...
Funny Face Sandwiches

Funny Face Sandwiches

With just a few weeks of school left, many of us are facing a summer with the kids home all day. Those of us who homeschool are quite used to this, actually, but there are still times when coming up with something to feed everyone for lunch can be a bit of a...
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

The recipe for these strawberry oatmeal bars makes its debut at Simple Life and Home thanks to my friend Dawn from our church life group. If she hadn’t enjoyed this treat on Sunday, you probably would never see the recipe on this website. Don’t misunderstand. I...
No-bake Peanut Butter and Pretzel Granola Bars

No-bake Peanut Butter and Pretzel Granola Bars

This recipe for no-bake peanut butter and pretzel granola bars is a fantastic option for a quick and easy homemade snack. You can whip up a batch in 10 minutes or less, plus 30 minutes of cooling in the refrigerator. The quick prep is a good thing, because if your...
How to Make the Best Homemade Popcorn Ever

How to Make the Best Homemade Popcorn Ever

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved homemade popcorn. You know, the kind where you can hear the kernels sizzling in the pan right before they pop? And taste the warm, crunchy goodness just seconds after you fill a gigantic bowl with all those white, fluffy, popped...