Last week I baked bread twice, so I had more bread than I needed. I decided to use up some of the extra bread to make homemade croutons. Any kind of bread that you like can be used to make croutons. … [Read more...]
A Book That Made Me Laugh
Not long ago I won a book in a giveaway over on the blog Evolved Mommy. I was delighted when Stephanie contacted me to let me know that I would be receiving an autographed copy of Blacklisted from the … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 38 – Tips for Bringing Houseplants Inside for the Winter
Those unbearably hot days of summer are finally giving way to mild daytime temperatures and cool nights here in Northeastern Arkansas. It's time to change from shorts to jeans, to slip on a jacket, … [Read more...]
Healthy Whole Wheat Bread
If you're a fan of whole wheat bread, you'll love these delicious loaves that have cracked wheat, flax, and sunflower seeds added for an amazing flavor and nutrition combination. I have adjusted the … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
The inspiration for these muffins came to me last week when I had lunch with my grandson at his school. His mom packs a lunch for him every day, and inside his lunch box that day was a little package … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 37 – Less is More for Cleaning the Floor
I have tried many different products and methods to keep my floors clean. In the past I would lug around a mop bucket filled with hot water mixed with a smelly commercial cleaning product, and I … [Read more...]
Double Delight Chocolate Chip Cookies
If there's one thing that I absolutely shouldn't be left alone with in a room, it's cookies. I must admit that I'm a cookie muncher, and I love Chocolate Chip Cookies. I have previously shared a … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 36 – A Cleaning Schedule
A clean house makes me happy. I love the feel of an immaculate tile floor underneath my feet and the smell of a sanitized bathroom. I want my laundry to be washed, dried, folded neatly, and the … [Read more...]
Spelt Bread with Chia Seeds
The bread that I baked today is made from spelt flour, a sweet, nutty-tasting whole grain. Spelt is a distant cousin to our modern day wheat, but it is a non-hybrid form of grain. Not only is spelt … [Read more...]
Chia Seed Gel
A few months ago the only thing I knew about chia seeds was that they were used to grow "hair" on those adorable Chia Pets. I found out that chia seeds are also a wonderful part of a healthy diet. … [Read more...]
