This is something I never thought I’d try but it’s SO incredibly easy I can’t imagine not! I am Italian after all, so I can’t shame my ancestors. :) Don’t be afraid. You can do this. It’s 50 times easier than bread making and even cookie making. Try it! I think you’ll love it! (This […]
The One with Strategically Placed Blankets
If you think we keep our house cold at 62, you would have died last night. Our town was not spared the storm that has been sweeping the nation. Literally. We had winds of 50 mph for at least 12 hours straight. It was intense. (Of course we didn’t get any snow which is just […]
The One with the Heat that WFMW and a Blizzard too (only it didn’t come with Reese’s…)
I have a simple but wonderful money saving winter lifestyle. We keep our heat set at 62. This is the lowest temperature that visitors will tolerate. We close off the vents in all of our bedrooms. And keep their doors closed. We then proceed to live in the office/den/living room. With a small ceramic heater. […]
The One with My Schroeder
Youth group tonight was awesome. We dug into the depths of the real Christmas story. Not just little baby Jesus in the manger. And Mary and Joseph. And the shepherds and wise men. We discovered the reality of most transformational birth of history. The teens were excited and disgusted and amazed at the secrets seemingly […]
The One with the Earring Tragedy
Remember the time I almost lost my diamond earrings? And I almost had a panic attack? But then I found it right away in the sheets? This morning was deja-vu. Only worse. Because I still haven’t found them. Kevin and I have scoured our bedroom. Looked in every nook and cranny. Opened the sink drain […]
The One with the Middle School Slumber Party
The slumber party was awesome. Though many of our girls couldn’t come, the five of us had a great time. These girls rock. We had a blast hanging out for hours. I knew they would enjoy themselves whether or not I had cool plans. They never seem to want to leave when their parents knock […]
Cheesy Potatoes and Broccoli
This dish could easily serve four people as a side dish or overly fill two people’s plates for a main course. Kevin requested some sort of cheese and potatoes combination for dinner. I decided to get creative. The results were perfect. Exactly what I was tasting in my head. Ingredients 1-2 Tbsp butter or margarine […]
The One with Random Rants & Raves
I love winter. As previously stated. But I hate it for one reason.* The cold dry air that turns my hands into painful sandpaper. The instant the air changes, my fingers start cracking. No amount of hand creams or lotions or vasoline will keep them softened. Somehow, Kevin’s hands stay perfectly satiny all year round. […]
Simple Fantasy Fudge
This recipe is adapted from a Better Homes and Gardens posting given to me by Mrs. Shaner, a fellow church member. I had 1/2 cup of evaporated milk leftover from the pumpkin cake my mom made for Thanksgiving and so I ignored the indicated amount of evaporated milk (2/3 cup) and hoped it would work. […]
Simple Fantasy Fudge
This recipe is adapted from a Better Homes and Gardens posting given to me by Mrs. Shaner, a fellow church member. I had 1/2 cup of evaporated milk leftover from the pumpkin cake my mom made for Thanksgiving and so I ignored the indicated amount of evaporated milk (2/3 cup) and hoped it would work. […]