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Dad’s One-Way Bank

Dads 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 …

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 …

Homemaking for the Working Woman / photo by Emily Beth Davidson

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 …

Homemaking for the Working Woman / photo by Emily Beth Davidson

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 …

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Bars

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 …

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 …

Lunch Lady Dirty Rice

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 …

2 Simple Steps to Meal Planning

2 Simple Steps to Meal Planning

* Affiliate links included One of the best things I have done for my family has been organizing our meals. I have done this in two ways: Cookbook Binder Monthly Menu Planning Cookbook Binder What I used: Sturdy 3 ring binder (2-inch is a great size), …