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Chicken is the most-consumed meat in the United States, having overtaken beef in 2010. At least one reason for this is its versatility. The flavor options are limitless. With boneless chicken breasts on hand you can have dinner on the table in no time. And with a few simple spices you can elevate dinner from…
I think it’s interesting and often helpful to see how other homemakers arrange their days and weeks. This Week With Dee is the start of a weekly feature in which I’ll share our menu, my planned household tasks for the week, what I’m reading, self care plans and more. I hope it will give you…
I’m truly feeling the stirrings of wanderlust. Oh, how I miss travel! For me, the next best thing is to escape somewhere in the pages of a book. Our plans for a trip to Paris this year are off so this seems the perfect time to read “Someday in Paris” for the May LWD Book…
It’s spring cleaning season and you’ve no doubt been seeing lots of hints, tips and lists to help you get your house in tip-top condition. But what if you don’t need (or want) to spring clean? I’ve got you covered with this list of 10 Things to Do Instead of Spring Cleaning! This post may…
When I was in 3rd grade my teacher read The Secret Garden to our class. To say I was captivated would be an understatement. I could so clearly see that garden in my mind. From the first description of its neglected state to its revived glory later in the book, it was vivid in my…
Chapter 4 of our ongoing Home Ec series focuses on milk and eggs. The book goes so far as to call milk “the almost perfect food”. Milk and eggs are perhaps the two food items which have undergone the most changes in terms of dietary recommendations and habits in the past several decades. As always,…
Many of us are choosing vegetarian meals occasionally. However, if you are feeding one or more meat-lovers you might be concerned that they will complain about the lack of meat. Here are 5 vegetarian meals that will please even a hard core meat lover. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate…
It’s April and time for a new book club selection. I suspect most of us are way overdue for a vacation so why not at least visit Italy vicariously via The Enchanted April? Much-loved since it’s publication in 1922, generations have enjoyed this charming story. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon…
Every once in awhile you encounter a movie that resonates with you on a deep level. Harold and Maude is one of those films. This coming-of-age, comedy-drama is dark and yet tender and touching all at the same time. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases….