by Simple Life and Home | Jul 17, 2014 | Freezing & Canning, Life & Home
When I was a child, we lived in a part of the country where blueberries flourished. (I’ve since learned that this is somewhat rare; you can’t find U-pick blueberry patches just anywhere, although I had no idea how lucky we were at the time.) We spent every summer...
by Simple Life and Home | Jul 13, 2014 | Desserts, Food & Garden
Note: I first wrote this post in 2014. Dump Cake is still a quick and easy dessert option, especially if you need to fix a dessert for an event after a full day of homeschooling. Life Hack 101! I just made what is quite possibly the easiest, cheapest baked dessert in...
by Simple Life and Home | Jun 11, 2014 | Dinner, Food & Garden
Note: I first published this recipe for Chicken Squares in 2014. They’re still a great option for dinner, especially after a full day of homeschooling. They are quick to make, use up leftover chicken, and are quite tasty, too. Life Hack 101! If you’ve been...
by Simple Life and Home | Jun 3, 2014 | Crock-Pot, Dinner, Food & Garden
Note: I first published this post in 2014. Slow cookers are still a homeschool mom’s best friend when it comes to dinnertime. Life hack 101! I’m really excited to share this slow cooker sweet & sour chicken recipe with you today, for several reasons. One,...
by Simple Life and Home | May 24, 2014 | Dinner, Food & Garden
Note: I first published this post in 2014. I was in the thick of homeschooling three kids full time, and shortcuts such as these are always helpful! Life hack 101! As a mom, I’m always looking for cooking shortcuts, so when my sister shared this idea for shortcut...
by Simple Life and Home | May 21, 2014 | Dinner, Food & Garden
Note: I first published this post in 2014. As a homeschool mom, knowing quick and easy side dish recipes can be a huge help at the end of the day. Life hack 101! Welcome back to potato week! Today, I’m sharing a quick and easy potato sidedish: roasted potatoes with...