Homemade shrimp bisque is the perfect soup for a chilly fall evening. Shrimp Bisque 1 onion chopped 2 Tablespoons margarine 8 oz. cream cheese 2 pounds shrimp 2 cans Rotel tomatoes 16 oz. Velveeta cheese 4 large potatoes cubed and cooked until soft 2 cans corn drained 1 cup half and half Saute’ chopped onion…
At Home
It’s Just Cleaning Redux
[Editor’s Note: This post originally ran last year. I was unable to do post the follow-up articles in the series because of a change of seasons in my family. Let’s try again! The second post in this series will run on Thursday.] Nowadays it seems we need how-to books, vlogs, blogs, and even devotionals to…
Dad’s One-Way Bank
As a little girl, my childhood savings bank was a pink ceramic dog. The removable stopper on the bottom enabled me to take the money out, which I often did—far too often. Recently, while visiting my parents, I noticed a small wooden box with a hole in the top. “What’s that, Dad?” He smiled that…
Peasant Style French Onion Soup
My 13 year-old would live off French onion soup if it was allowed. You would think making homemade French onion soup would be easy. Apparently not for me. Nothing I have made over the years compared with restaurant quality French onion soup. I did the only thing I knew to do. I started buying it in a can…
How to Make 2 Ingredient Pineapple Sorbet
When I say 2 ingredients, that’s exactly what I mean. Just pineapple and a few mint leaves will combine to create a beautifully refreshing summertime pineapple sorbet the entire family will love. 1 large can (in its own juice) or half a fresh pineapple A few mint leaves Here’s how to make 2 ingredient pineapple sorbet:…
Homemaking for the Working Woman 2
*Affiliate links included. {Editor’s note: Today Emily Beth continues her series on homemaking for the working woman. Yesterday, Emily Beth discussed expectations in regard to housekeeping and working outside the home in Homemaking for the Working Woman, Part 1.} Wrestle with your mind and heart to have realistic expectations of yourself, your home, and your…
Homemaking for the Working Woman
* Affiliate links included. A working woman who gave up her career in law to stay home with her newborn baby said,“When you have to be everything to everybody, you end up feeling too exhausted to be much of anything to anyone.” Perhaps you echo the same sentiments today. You work outside the home, not…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Bars
* Affiliate links included. When I began my gluten-free journey last year, I mourned the loss of cookies, cake, and bread. My wonderful son surprised me with the yummiest treat ever — gluten-free chocolate chip cookie bars. Friends who tried them could not tell the difference between regular homemade chocolate chip cookies and the gluten-free version….
Shaving My Grocery Budget
In the final months of 2014 I intentionally began looking at shaving my grocery budget. The budget and system in place were no longer working and needed tweaking. Re-valuating My Budget I’ve used a budget and coupons for years. The budget amount was settled upon when two of four children were in diapers. Back then…
Lunch Lady Dirty Rice
*Affiliate links included. In grade school I did not know the name of the dietitian over the lunchroom. I was not alone as all of my friends and I called her the lunch lady. Now, as a homeschool mom, I’m the lunch lady and let me say most days I draw a complete menu blank….
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