Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I receive a commission at no additional charge to you. I've struggled with anxiety for most of my life. For me, it doesn't take the form of panic attacks, so much as just an underlying awareness of all the things that could go wrong. And last month, I officially added a depression diagnosis to that, although I've had a suspicion about it for awhile. Sometimes for me, while dealing … [Read more...]
My Home Management Mentors
Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I receive a commission at no additional charge to you. When I first moved out on my own, I had a decent grasp on basic cleaning, really basic cooking, and school-based time management of getting projects done. But over the years, I've learned so much from other women who are a few steps ahead of me, who have figured out how to be really good at specific things, and have been gracious … [Read more...]
How My Cleaning Standards Have Changed Over The Years
Growing up, I remember my dad teaching us how to clean the bathrooms. And every weekend, we would have to do that dreaded chore. Somewhere along the line, he also taught us to make beds with hospital corners. My mom showed us how to cook a few basic things, and how to properly do the dishes. She taught us how to vacuum, and clean up after our various pets. So when I got married and moved into my own apartment, I had a base knowledge of how to keep things clean. And while we each have … [Read more...]
Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie
I don't know about you, but sometimes I'm in the mood for a big, hearty meat and potatoes meal. But I need to feed a whole family of seven people, and I'm always looking for ways to stretch that meat-and-potatoes meal to feed us all for less. That's why I love making shepherd's pie - it feels like one of those meat-focused Sunday dinner meals, but it's still frugal and easy to make. If you ask several people how to make shepherd's pie, you'll probably get several different answers. … [Read more...]
Recipe: English Muffin Pizzas
Do you have recipes that have just stuck with you since you were a little kid? Maybe it was a family meal that you had regularly, or a special treat. Whatever your food history, you're probably thinking of one of those childhood meals right now. For me, one of my favorites was English Muffin Pizzas. I used to love English Muffin pizza night, because it meant we could choose our favorite toppings, and each have our own little personalized pizzas. When I was a kid, I loved black olives … [Read more...]
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