Life with Dee

Creating a beautiful life...

  • Start Here
    • Welcome!
    • Disclosure Statement
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Home & Garden
    • Homemaking
      • Cleaning
      • Domestic Dee-va
      • The FlyLady Method
    • Gardening
    • Country Living
    • Frugal & Green
      • Green Living
    • Productivity and Time Management
    • Organization
  • Dee’s Kitchen
    • Menu Monday
    • Recipes
      • Instant Pot Recipes
      • Instant Pot
      • Vegetarian
      • Guest Posts
      • Pinterest Recipe Review
      • In My Kitchen
        • Grocery Hauls
      • Tea
  • French Inspiration
    • French Friday
  • LWD Book Club

The Wisdom of Harold and Maude

March 26, 2021 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

image Harold and Maude text on blue background

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….

Read More »

Filed Under: Films

Other Bland Foods – Quick Breads ~ Home Ec Unit 1 Ch. 3

March 23, 2021 By Deanna Piercy 2 Comments

Home Ec image with post title

Chapter 3 of Unit 1 in our ongoing Home Ec series provides a fairly in-depth look at quick breads or what the book refers to as “other bland foods” suitable for breakfast. It includes a scientific look at ingredients and what makes quick breads rise, as well as a number of recipes for muffins, biscuits…

Read More »

Filed Under: Home & Garden, Homemaking

Spring Cleaning ~ 10 Tasks

March 15, 2021 By Deanna Piercy 6 Comments

image spring cleaning graphic

It’s springtime and that means spring cleaning time. There are any number of exhaustive lists of spring cleaning chores available. I don’t know about you, but one look at those crazy long lists and a sense of despair washes over me. There truly is no way I could ever find time or energy to do…

Read More »

Filed Under: Cleaning, Home & Garden

The Mild-Tasting Breakfast Foods ~ Home Ec Unit 1

March 8, 2021 By Deanna Piercy 5 Comments

Home Ec Unit 1 graphic

Chapter Two of Unit 1 in our ongoing home economics study covers what are referred to as the “mild-tasting” breakfast foods. These include cereals, toasts, butter and other fats. There are recipes and cooking methods along with information regarding the nutritional content of these common breakfast foods.  This post may contain affiliate links and as…

Read More »

Filed Under: Homemaking

Chicken Enchilada Soup ~ A Slow Cooker Recipe

March 4, 2021 By Deanna Piercy 6 Comments

image bowl of chicken enchilada soup with graphic overlay

We all have those days when we need an easy dinner. Being able to throw a few ingredients in a slow cooker and have a delicious dinner a few hours later is a real treat on a busy day. Chicken Enchilada Soup is not only easy but smells wonderful to come home to.  This post…

Read More »

Filed Under: Recipes, Slow Cooker

LWD Book Club ~ Housekeeping: A Novel

March 1, 2021 By Deanna Piercy 1 Comment

image - Housekeeping: A Novel

The March selection for the LWD Book Club is an old favorite of mine, Housekeeping: A Novel. It’s been years since I read this book and I’m ready to revisit Fingerbone, Idaho. The eccentric lives of the main characters captured my attention many years ago.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon…

Read More »

Filed Under: Book Club, Books

Inviting Breakfasts ~ Home Ec Unit 1: Food is More Than Flavor

February 26, 2021 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

image - Inviting Breakfasts graphic

The first unit in our home economics course, Your Home and You, is titled – Food is More Than Flavor. This unit begins with an introduction to “Food, a Valuable Friend” and then the first of 15 chapters, “Inviting Breakfasts”.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying…

Read More »

Filed Under: Homemaking

Evening Routine ~ A Productive Day Begins at Night

February 22, 2021 By Deanna Piercy 6 Comments

image - evening routine

The quest for my perfect evening routine continues. I’ve written about this before and I am making some progress. Let’s talk about the process of developing an evening routine, its various components and take a peek at my current routine.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read…

Read More »

Filed Under: Rituals, Time Management

Chicken Breasts Paprika ~ A Vintage Recipe

February 18, 2021 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

Every once in awhile I like to look through my vintage cookbooks and find a recipe to try. One of my favorite old cookbooks is the “Culinary Arts Institute Encyclopedic Cookbook” and that is where I found this recipe for Chicken Breasts Paprika.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I…

Read More »

Filed Under: Recipes

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • …
  • 326
  • Next Page »
Welcome!
profile picture

I’m Dee, a Francophile with a hippie heart, trying to create a beautiful life in the country while dreaming of Paris.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
menu graphic

LWD Book Club ~ October 2026

LWD Book Club October 2026

French Chic Book Club

French Chic book club graphic

Vintage Menu Plans

Vintage Menu Plans graphic

A month-by-month selection of vintage menu plans

FAVORITE POSTS

LWD Favorite!

Simple Abundance book cover

Goodreads Challenge

image

Copyright © 2026 · Life With Dee