If your following our Home Clean Home series than you know that every Saturday is Family Day. Our Family Day always starts with our family meeting, which we have over breakfast. In a future post I will share with you more about our family meeting. Once we finish our meeting and completing our daily … [Read more...]
Age Appropriate Chores – Raising Responsible Adults
Chores, they have been one of the most challenging things for me to implement. The challenge hasn't been about the kids, it's been more about me. A couple of years ago I was forced to take a hard look at myself. I discovered that I was controlling and unorganized. I also discovered that I had an … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Party #10
Last weeks party was one for the record books. We had so many talented people sharing some incredibly inspiring links. I hope that you were able to check some of them out. Sandy over at Savard Studios got a lot of attention on her Stunning Pewter Mid-Century Gothic Dresser. If you saw it, you know … [Read more...]
12+1 Uses for Cream of Tartar – WWII Series
You say tarter, I say tartar! However you say it I was completely amazed when we began putting together this incredible list of uses. The only time I have ever used cream of tartar was for making meringue or play dough. I think I have had the same little jar stashed away in the back of my cupboard … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids How to Do Laundry
Teaching the kids Laundry As parents it is our duty to teach our children how to be independent and responsible adults. I have three MIT's (Men in Training) living in my home and since they were very little I've taught them how to do laundry. Here is the guide that I have used for years to teach the … [Read more...]
Appetizers: Bacon Wrapped Dates
Dates are not one of my favorites, I usually try to avoid them at all costs. However, when they are wrapped in bacon they take on a new life. We all know that you can't go wrong wrapping anything in bacon. The sweet and salty combination makes these my absolute favorite Hors d'Oeuvres. The best … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Pressure Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup water1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup brown sugar3 cloves garlic (minced)1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and pepper1 3 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 41 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water In a small bowl, … [Read more...]
Thai Sweet Chili Chicken
Thai Sweet Chili Chicken 1 1/2 pounds (chicken breasts, cubed)2 large eggs (beaten)1 cup cornstarch1 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup sweet Thai chili saucesesame seeds (optional) Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.Dip the cubed chicken, one at a time into the beaten … [Read more...]