Have you ever looked at a recipe and decided not to make it because it seemed too complicated? Here are my best tips for saving time in the kitchen by simplifying recipes. Sometimes I get exhausted just reading a recipe. When there are a ton of steps and dishes to use, there … [Read more...]
5 Things That Help Simplify Life in a Large Family
Life in a large family can be crazy at times. There's always a bustle of activity, and plenty of stuff. In our efforts to simplify life in a large family, we work a lot on purging and decluttering. It seems like we always have too much stuff. I'm learning that more stuff … [Read more...]
How We Upgraded Our Internet and Saved $100/month
I love living out in the middle of nowhere! Except for our lack of internet providers. So when we found a better option, I wanted to share--just in case you're in a similar situation. First, some backstory... We were using a satellite connection. We paid almost $100 a … [Read more...]
Easy Sunday Lunches with the Dutch Oven
Sunday lunches are tricky! When we get home from church, everyone is hungry and ready to eat. So I try to have lunch cooking while we're at church. In the past I've used crockpots to have lunch hot and ready when we get home. And crockpots work great for some dishes. But … [Read more...]
Dry Rot Leads to Unscheduled Bathroom Project
Like most children with Angelman Syndrome, Owen loves his baths. He loves splashing! Now that he's getting bigger and stronger, he can really flood the bathroom. And he has. Time and time again. It's hard to keep him from doing it no matter how hard I try. He's very … [Read more...]