Once upon a time there was a mom of 12 who lost 100 pounds. She did it over a period of 18 months with exercise, eating smaller portions and focus. The weight stayed off for years, as she was vigilant with exercise and eating. Then one day, the mom tripped over a humidifier in her closet. Her foot stayed swollen and bruised for weeks and she figured she had jammed her toes. Ain't nobody got time ...
Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Maybe you grew up with boxed pudding mixes like I did. The cooked version was better than instant, but you haven't tasted delicious pudding until you've eaten homemade chocolate pudding! This is another stained and splattered recipe from a little recipe notebook given to me by my mother-in-law the night before my wedding. Our extended family has eaten many a chocolate pie made with this ...
Easy Bathroom Update
Bathroom decorating may not be the most exciting project, but if you think about it, it's something with a big impact and you'll enjoy the results frequently. We moved into our house almost three years ago and at the time I wanted something bright to go with the beige tile and taupe walls in the master bathroom. The room was trimmed in white but the window blind was dark brown wood. I opted for ...
Best Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade vanilla ice cream is a warm-weather dessert that usually shows up for cookouts and Sunday School class parties. We made three freezers of homemade ice cream for a rehearsal dinner in a barn a few years ago and it was a big hit. We usually only make it 3-4 times a year, so it’s a special treat. This recipe was given to me years ago by my husband’s aunt. I know that some people ...
Medical School Graduation Party
Our (very large) family loves to throw a celebration party, mainly because we love an excuse to get together and eat! But when our daughter-in-law recently graduated from medical school, it was an extra-special event to celebrate. Nate and Chesney had already moved out of state where she would begin her surgery residency soon, so we wanted to make it a combo graduation/going away party. They flew ...
