Why I Follow a Monthly Menu Plan
Note: When I first published this post in 2015, following a monthly menu plan was a real lifesaver for our busy homeschool lifestyle. It's still a great option to keep our family on track, not just with our grocery budget but with our busy lives as well! If you...
3-Ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo
In the middle of all your holiday preparations (shopping, baking, cooking, cleaning, wrapping, decorating), please remember that you and your family still need to eat! And there’s no better way to make a delicious, home-cooked, comfort food than this 3-ingredient...
Homemade Brown Sugar
Before I tell you how to make homemade brown sugar, I ought to apologize for the fact that it’s been ages since I wrote a post. No real excuses here, except to say that life has gotten CRAZY busy. My freelance writing work has exploded, and the kids have joined the...
How to Make Blueberry Sauce from Dried Berries
I’ve been doing some experimenting lately with dehydrating blueberries. While neither attempt was a complete failure exactly, I certainly didn’t end up with a technique I’m willing to share as the “tried and true” method to dehydrate blueberries. This is why you’re...
How to Freeze Peaches in Four Easy Steps
As you know, I love homemade, canned peaches. You can buy the peaches in season at a good price and then enjoy the peaches all year round. I especially like canned peaches in Dump Cake (yum yum!). The only problem is that canning peaches is a long and...
How to Can Peaches
Note: I first wrote this post in 2014. I still love kitchen projects in the summer, especially with the break from homeschooling. Canning is a great way to teach kids life skills! Canning peaches is one of my favorite mid-summer kitchen projects. Okay, the process...
How to Freeze Blueberries
When I was a child, we lived in a part of the country where blueberries flourished. (I’ve since learned that this is somewhat rare; you can’t find U-pick blueberry patches just anywhere, although I had no idea how lucky we were at the time.) We spent every summer...
Dump Cake
Note: I first wrote this post in 2014. Dump Cake is still a quick and easy dessert option, especially if you need to fix a dessert for an event after a full day of homeschooling. Life Hack 101! I just made what is quite possibly the easiest, cheapest baked dessert in...
Chicken Squares
Note: I first published this recipe for Chicken Squares in 2014. They're still a great option for dinner, especially after a full day of homeschooling. They are quick to make, use up leftover chicken, and are quite tasty, too. Life Hack 101! If you’ve been following...
Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken
Note: I first published this post in 2014. Slow cookers are still a homeschool mom's best friend when it comes to dinnertime. Life hack 101! I’m really excited to share this slow cooker sweet & sour chicken recipe with you today, for several reasons. One, it’s a...
Shortcut Mashed Potatoes
Note: I first published this post in 2014. I was in the thick of homeschooling three kids full time, and shortcuts such as these are always helpful! Life hack 101! As a mom, I’m always looking for cooking shortcuts, so when my sister shared this idea for shortcut...
Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Onion
Note: I first published this post in 2014. As a homeschool mom, knowing quick and easy side dish recipes can be a huge help at the end of the day. Life hack 101! Welcome back to potato week! Today, I’m sharing a quick and easy potato sidedish: roasted potatoes with...
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