We all have those busy weeks. The weeks where we are constantly running around to activities, where we have family get-togethers and church functions and piano lessons and basketball games and you-name-it. Weeks where we'd love to have quick and easy meals ready to go, but we just don't have time. These are the weeks we need ingredient freezer cooking. You've probably heard of freezer cooking before: make up a bunch of different meals, from casseroles and lasagnas to ziploc bags full … [Read more...]
Gluten Free On A Dime: How I Cook Mostly Gluten Free
This is part 1 of a 3 part series on eating gluten free without spending a ton of money. I've mentioned a few times before that I cook "mostly gluten free". But what does that actually mean? photo credit Both of our daughters are gluten intolerant. Because of this, they don't eat anything with gluten in it. But the rest of us occasionally want pizza, or bread, or cake. So we have to work around that. How? I find gluten free versions of what we want to eat. From muffins to … [Read more...]
How To Cook Real Food In A Hotel Room
Last week, we were gone for three days. Jesse had a pastors' conference and the rest of us tagged along. It's an annual trip, and it's always fun to see old friends and visit places we used to call home. But it can be really expensive and not so healthy to eat at restaurants for every single meal while we're gone! Here's how we make it work. Plan ahead of time. This is the number one tip that makes the rest of this possible. A few weeks before our trip, when I was doing our menu … [Read more...]
6 More Travel Tips For Families With Young Children
Traveling with kids can be hard. After all of the packing, hauling stuff, and keeping track of excited youngsters, you may feel like you need a vacation from your vacation! Here are some tips to help make your next trip a little easier. 1. Pack underwear and socks for each child in a gallon ziploc bag. If it's a short trip, you can also put two kids' items in one bag. That way these stay separate from the larger clothing items, and they're easier to find (or not lose). If your … [Read more...]
Announcing…The Email Newsletter! (Plus Something Free For You)
It's here! For those who just skim, sign up for the Finding Home Weekly Newsletter here. When you sign up and confirm your subscription, you'll get a few things. Every Sunday, I'll be sending you a newsletter. This will be replacing the Peek Into My Week posts, so if you've enjoyed those, you'll definitely want to sign up! The newsletter will feature: Pictures and tidbits from our life the past week Interesting reads from around the web Links to the week's posts from this … [Read more...]