I am sorry I have been so absent over the past week, my mother-in-law past away suddenly last Monday. I have not been able to even think about writing, I have been living in a fog. I feel as though we are living a nightmare, that I am going to see her soon. I still cannot wrap my head around all that has taken place. Slowly we will find peace in her passing, not sure when, but someday. In the words of my sweet husband, “this was the hardest week of our lives”. Thank you to all the kind, caring...
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Whenever possible I love making our food from scratch. Labels with “fake” ingredients in them, always make me wonder. I much prefer to know what my family and I are eating. Trust me we still eat our fair share of packaged food, but I try whenever possible to make our food from scratch. For the longest time I have had trouble finding a homemade taco seasoning that wasn’t too spicy, yet flavorful enough to please everyone. Well, I finally did just that. I have played around with the ratios of the seasonings for quite some time and I think I...
The Best Chocolate Cookie Recipe
The only chocolate chip cookie recipe you will ever need. I have experimented with a variety of recipes and every time I make a different batch, I am always told to stick with my original. I’ll be honest I am a little reluctant to share my secret recipe with all of you, hence it won’t be a secret any more and I won’t be the cookie queen. But, I am willing to take my chances for all of you. Honestly, it’s almost too easy, but oh so delicious. Ingredients 400 grams of flour (3 1/3 cups) 1 teaspoon salt 1...
Our First Week of Homeschooling was a Success
My girls have loved being with their mama, but boy do they miss their teachers, friends, school and activities. They miss their everyday lives. Everything they have come to know has been pulled out from under them quickly and without warning. Our children are looking to us for stability during this unstable time. I hope all of you are staying healthy and doing well. We are settling in to our new “normal”. Week one of homeschooling went quite well, we quickly found a nice routine that works for us. The teacher in me is coming out in full force and...