Messless Meatballs

We love BBQ Meatballs, but I’m not much for squishy raw meat on my hands. Especially when I have to stop what I’m doing every two seconds or so to tend to the needs of a little person… or two… or three.
 
I was quite pleased with myself the day I figured out that [...]

My New Ugly Scar

“What happen your arm, Mommy? You be okay?” That’s what I heard when I walked through the door today as my two-year old surveyed my bandaged forearm.
Yes, buddy, I’m fine. (And thank you so much for caring!)
This morning I had a mole taken off of my arm. When I went to my very first dermatology [...]

My First Bloggy Giveaway!

It’s Bloggy Giveaway time, and I’m excited to join in the fun! I’m giving away a Creative Memories Paper Album Kit. These kits are easy and fun to put together for yourself or a loved one. Aren’t homemade gifts one of the finer things in life? CM Paper Album Kits [...]

Win a 3 Moms Recipe Book

My new blogging friends over at Happy to be at Home (they’re the ones who helped me get set up!) are hosting an awesome recipe book giveaway this week.  Go check it out!

 

Our Menu this Week, 7/28

 
My meal goals this week:

at least two meatless lunches or suppers
quick and easy — I’ve got some clutter to conquer and apple pie filling to make!
use up fresh, free produce
climb back on the bean wagon, I’ve been trying to feature more beans in our meals
I’m not going to plan for Sunday.  If I plan too far in advance [...]

Apple Pie in a Bag

 
Look closely.  Do you see what I see? 
I see two full grocery sacks of apple pie!  or apple crisp! hmm, apple bread?  ooo, apple jelly! 
My husband brought this GIFT home from some family friends tonight.  WOW… I see another excuse to avoid my clutter…
Anyone have any good apple recipes you want to send my way?

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring

Can you see it?  Can you feel it?  Can you smell it?  Oh, it’s been so hot and dry here in Central Kansas and we are right now in the middle of a totally unexpected, oh so refreshing, downpour.  The smell of rain is definitely one of the Finer Things in Life.  What finer things [...]

What Clutter?

 
I wish I could tell you that these two boxes full of STUFF are my only clutter, but I can’t.  I do know my limits, however, and if I want to actually accomplish a task before the end of the challenge next week (while anxiously anticipating our next assignment!)… well, I must start “small.” 
A little [...]

Freezing Milk

No, the jug doesn’t bust when it expands as it freezes.
Yes, it tastes like fresh milk.
ONCE (in my dozens of gallons) I had about 1/2 gallon left when it soured slightly. I then used that milk for pancakes, waffles, and other baking. No waste.

The official word from Dairyland:
Freezing Milk
Although we do not recommend freezing milk [...]

NFP Awareness Week

In honor of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, I want to recognize the work of the Couple to Couple League. We first learned NFP to search for a solution to our infertility problem. My charts provided valuable information to us and to our doctors. Nine years and three children later , we still [...]