As a mom one of the biggest things that I struggle with is time management. It is natural for me to think that I am being more productive with my time, the more that I accomplish. I love check lists and the more that I check off, the better I feel. Along with this frame of mind is a common saying that haunts me, “God wants us to be good stewards of our time.” This just makes … [Read more...] about A Time for Everything
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A Space for Your Workplace
Imagine you are given the job of cooking 3 meals a day for your family. At first, there you might think this is an easy task. But, price imagine you must now accomplish this everyday without a kitchen. In fact, you have no set space to work. Worse yet, you find not only do you not have a dedicated space to prepare meals, but the tools you need for this task are scattered all … [Read more...] about A Space for Your Workplace
Avoiding Kitchen Meltdowns
I am a huge advocate for bringing kids into the kitchen at a young age. My toddler started "helping" me at about 6 months, and he continues to help me prepare almost every single thing I make. That isn't to say we haven't had our share of mishaps. There is the batch of cookie dough I had to throw away, because I didn't pay attention to the amount of flour he put in … [Read more...] about Avoiding Kitchen Meltdowns
Waiting in the Kitchen
We drive past a store “Sale” sign, and Esmé tells me, “If something you want to buy costs $20, and it is 50% off, then you only have to pay $10 for it!” Yep, that’s my Daddy’s girl! She’s got her shopping math down pat – and that’s all the math she really needs to know, hey? Now that kitchen math stuff – doubling and halving recipes, figuring out serving sizes – that, … [Read more...] about Waiting in the Kitchen
Eating Your Decorations: Asparagus Soup & Giveaway
There is a soup that I always associate with Christmas. Asparagus soup. It's green. It contains nutmeg. We have eaten it on several occasions especially when our meals have contained five courses (note: at my mother-in-law's house). But what I love about this soup . . . my kids devour it. I think it has something to do with the amount of cream and … [Read more...] about Eating Your Decorations: Asparagus Soup & Giveaway