When I first came online almost twenty years ago looking to find a way to work from home, one of the first people I found was Kelly McCausey. One of the first things that attracted me to her was that she was also a single mom. I started following her journey her business sense, her […]
Are You a Closet Introvert?
Our world is naturally extrovert-centric, and up until very recently, introverts got a bad rap. Naturally, introverts often feel the need to pretend to be extroverted more than they really are so they aren’t ridiculed for being a party-pooper. But after a while, you may have forgotten who you truly are. Here’s a list of […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
When meal planning, remember it can be more of a guide. It’s to help you not stress you. Last week I had enchiladas on my plan, but I figured I might do tacos instead. Just depended on my mood and how I felt that day. Well, instead, somebody had given us a billion pounds of […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
My meal plan starts on Wednesday because the ads for my local grocery stores come out on Tuesday. Use what day works best for you. Wednesday: Goulash Thursday: Tuna Casserole Friday: Pizza: One Ham and Pepperoni, One Garlic Chicken Saturday: Leftovers or Sandwiches Sunday: Rice with Hamburger Gravy, Green Beans Monday: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green […]
Finding Peace in Troubling Times
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 We’re standing in the middle of troubled times. The Coronavirus is a globally spreading pandemic, affecting people from every continent […]
Soft White Sandwich Bread Recipe Using a Bread Maker Machine
I love the taste of fresh, homemade bread. My grandpa used to make all his own bread. Even after he was diagnosed legally blind, he still made most of their bread from scratch because you just can’t beat the taste. I have a hard time making it totally from scratch because arthritis in my wrists […]
Ten Years: A New Decade
When the 10 years then and now pictures posts started a couple of months ago, I got to thinking about my last ten years and how much has changed. Ten years ago I was living in Utah with Andrew. Part of my family was in Georgia, and my mom was in California taking care of […]
Work at Home Balance While Caring for a Toddler
One of the issues I see a lot of in the work-at-home-mom world is the balance of time between working and taking care of your family, especially if you have young kids running around. I have a toddler. He’ll be three in about three weeks. I’m a service provider (graphic designer) for my main income. […]
Goulash and Its Many Variations…
According to Wikipedia… Hungarian goulash is a stew of meat and vegetables usually seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating from medieval Hungary, goulash is a popular meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe. Its origin traces back to the 9th century to stews eaten by Hungarian shepherds. American […]
How to Meal Plan – Tips and Ideas
Whether you’re looking to save money or prepare meals quickly, you often see suggestions for planning your meals. If you’re unfamiliar with meal planning then this can be frustrating and confusing advice. Here are some tips on how to meal plan. #1 Use your supermarket ads – Take a look at the sale items for […]
