Our Menu: September 4th- September 18th

Tracy / September 5, 2015

Our Menu: September 4- September 18th September 4, 2015 B- Breakfast Casserole L- Grilled Cheese, Fruit D- Pizza   September 5, 2015 B- Cinnamon Rolls and Bacon L- Quesadillas D- Meatloaf, Mac and Cheese, Veggies   September 6, 2015 B- Granola L- Red Beans and Rice, Bread and Cookies (Church Potluck) D- Friendship Casserole, Bread, Salad   September 7, 2015…

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Fall and Winter Lunch Ideas

Tracy / August 15, 2014

Are you looking for some fresh lunch ideas for the fall and winter months? I’ve been assembling my list for the upcoming season and thought I would share! Fall and Winter Lunch Ideas Do you have favorite lunch ideas for the cooler months in your home?? I would love to hear!

Pie on Pi Day

Courtney was feeling her creative streak this week…. Pie on Pi Day (3/14)! 😀

Freezer Foods

Tracy / February 21, 2014

Ok…another day of not cooking for the freezer. 🙂 Crystal, wrote about this idea on her blog. What a great idea and an easy lunch even the little Lamberts to pull out of the freezer! We made three loaves of bread into freezer sandwiches this morning. Each one was tucked neatly into a folding-flap sandwich bag and then stacked neatly…

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canning pears

Tracy / September 5, 2013

When I think back over the year, it all just seems like a blur. For all the things that seemed so horribly wrong, the Lord held our hand, walked with us…carried us through so many days. If you’ve been visiting long, you know I am a planner. When January arrived, I had the year planned out- including our garden. We…

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Donuts– WOW!

Tracy / February 26, 2013

Jessa and Timothy have been experimenting with donut recipes. Amongst a few other ingredients, lemon yogurt and almond milk made these donuts absolutely delicious. REALLY. ABSOLUTELY. DELICIOUS.

Goodbye to Summer

Tracy / September 29, 2012

I know the days of summer have come to an end, but we still had this little loose end to tie: Earlier in the season we had purchased popsicle molds with the promise of making pudding pops this year. We found ourselves with a little sliver of time in the day. It was great, ….just perfect really, for Timothy and…

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November 30, 2011

Tracy / November 30, 2011

Another year seems to be coming to an end, my friends. I’m humbled to see the many faces, and places that have blessed my family, and my home in the past year. I’ve been spending time this week looking through this year’s photos. There are many tiny slices of life that I so easily forget. I’m thankful to have thought…

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Cooking With the Boys

Tracy / November 30, 2011

Homeschooling isn’t all about books and essays. Most of the time, the best teaching happens as you go on, about your daily life. Since we began homeschooling (which feels like the beginning of time now!), we have tried to include the children in our day-to-day activities. Some of these things seem so routine, it’s hard to remember to include our…

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Probably Not the Best Thing….

Tracy / August 30, 2011

but Courtney has learned to make donuts!! I have fond memories visiting my Aunt Judy and her family making donuts a couple of times. They were always yummy and best eaten hot. There is just nothing like a hot, fresh donut! Yummy!! Anyone want to stop by for a visit?? 😀

Recipe- Play Dough

Tracy / February 28, 2011

Who doesn’t like a good play dough recipe?? Basic Play Dough 1c flour 1/2c salt 1c water 1T oil 2 cream of tartar Food coloring of your choice Mix ingredients together. Add a few drops of food coloring. Heat with medium heat. Stir until play dough comes away from sides of pan. Let cool.