Beef and Cheese Lasagna

Here is a delicious beef and cheese lasagna recipe straight from my kitchen.  When I think of comfort food, a delicious lasagna definitely makes the list.  I will admit, it’s not the quickest of meals to pull together.  I find that preparing my sauce ahead of time really helps make this meal possible during a busy week. Lasagna is a

Moving Forward

Well, this year is moving forward and so are we.  It’s been a busy couple of months around here as usual, and as always, the Lord’s grace has been sufficient to get us through.  We have been blessed with wonderful weather here these past few weeks, with the exception of one week where the temperatures were near freezing.  Sometimes you

Melting Crayon Art

Here is a fun and simple melting crayon art project that just about anyone can do.  You only need a few supplies to make a super cool, one of a kind masterpiece.  Supplies: crayons, old or new thick paper or canvas tape blow dryer You’ll also want to prepare a workspace and utilize an apron or an old shirt as

What is Chicken of the Woods?

What is it? What is chicken of the Woods?  Chicken of the Woods is an edible mushroom, a tasty and super nutritious one at that.   These mushrooms are fairly easy to find with their bright orange/yellow colors.  They can be found in the forest growing on the sides of dying or dead trees.  They are usually found in the spring

Way too Fast

“Life it seems goes way too fast. Simple pleasures will make it last.  Slow down and watch a child at play, cherish simplicity along the way.  Reflect upon each day as it’s passed- Simple pleasures will make it last.”  T. J. Mills The above poem has been hanging above my stove now for years.  I often stop for just a

Zucchini Blueberry Muffins

Zucchini is in season around here, so I’ve decided to share this recipe for zucchini blueberry muffins with you.  I’ve been making these for a few years now and it has become a favorite summer treat at our house.  These are dairy and nut free so everyone enjoys them here.  *You can freeze some shredded zucchini to bake these in

All Together Again

One Last Trip? Well, we are all back together again. Before spring was over we had one last trip to Northwest Alabama.  We headed back to our beloved farmhouse rental, perhaps for our last time?  Before arriving at our destination we made a stop in Tuscumbia, AL.  For a small town (just under 9,000 residents), I was surprised at the

How I Make Banana Pudding

Here is a post on how I make banana pudding. I’ve always loved banana pudding, but honestly I haven’t really made it until this past year.  My husband always said he didn’t care for it.  However, I just had to try my hand at this delicious classic, so I have come up with a simple recipe that I love and

“Do I Have a Follower?”

“Do I have a follower?,” I said as our one and a half year old chased after me down the hall.  Sometimes I think he believes when Mommy closes the bathroom door, I’m transported somewhere else, never to return to him.  I think he has now realized that not to be true, but he still wants to be wherever Mommy’s