Simple Macaroni & Cheese 8 ounces elbow noodles3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 cup whole milk1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)salt & pepper (to taste) Cook pasta according to package directions.In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Red Bean and Rice
Pressure Cooker Red Bean and Rice 2 tablespoon butter3 celery stalks (diced)1 large onion (diced)4 cloves garlic (minced)1 pound dry red kidney beans (cleaned and soaked)2 bay leaves1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning4 cups rice Cook rice according to package directions. Your should … [Read more...]
Family Movie Night & Activities – “Wreck-It Ralph”
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...]