I love cooking for my family, I love serving real foods three meals a day (plus endless snacks!), and I love having a shiny sink,…
When you’re having company, what do you serve? Typically people fall into two camps: the make-it-easy-and-tasty-so-I-can-hang-out-with-my-guests style of meal, and the wow-factor-on-the-plate “this-is-a-company-meal” dish. This…
Recipe Connection: Puerto Rican Chicken Read More »
BEST Natural home remedies for an ear infection – what you can do NOW and to be prepared for next time a kid or an…
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Humility is fast becoming a lost virtue in our society. Who wants to put the mental and emotional effort into downplaying their strengths when the…
Mary and Martha Moment: Why We Teach our Children to Be Like Children Read More »
If you’re going to meal plan well, one bonus is that you should only have to make the grocery store run once a week (or…
How to Store and Freeze Fresh Produce, Grains, and More Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept it (on a Friday!), is to decrease what you throw away while attempting to keep a clean house.…
Monday Mission: Clean Up Without Throwing Out Read More »
There are little toys all over my house. It’s a professional hazard of having a toddler. I’m bound and determined to get her organized, and…
Some Reminders: Organizing Toys and Cards Post-Christmas Read More »
Thanks for hanging in there waiting for me to come back! I wasn’t planning on being away from Kitchen Stewardship® for an entire week (yikes!),…
Finally Back! Christmas Prayers, GREENery, Gifts to Keep and Return! Read More »
I had been seeing reviews for Skoy cloths as substitutes for paper towel here and there around the blogosphere, and my interest was definitely piqued…
SKOY Cloths Reusable Sponge Cloth {REVIEW} Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to find one way to reduce plastic usage by using the real thing instead of disposables on…
Monday Mission: Use the Real Thing Read More »
In order to be good stewards of what we have, I’ve brought you healthy holiday school parties and non-toy gift ideas. Today, we’ll be exploring…
Monday Mission: Decrease Holiday Disposables Read More »
My “garage fridge”: Pumpkin pie, lots of flour (waited until winter to buy whole grain flour in bulk so I could keep it cold!), yogurt,…
The ONE Reason My Kitchen Loves a Michigan Winter… Read More »
I don’t understand it, but I’m going to embrace it! I have finally made proper chocolate chip cookies, a feat I have been unable to…
100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Read More »
While others are meticulously organizing their cupboards and pantries or posting beautiful pictures of their type A storage systems, I’m taking the alternative route and…
Monday Mission: Repurpose Kitchen Containers as Unusual (Frugal) Storage Methods Read More »
“Can you recycle this here?” (Holding up a massive can from gravy) “I could recycle, but just throw it away.” [conversation between two aunts…
Decreasing Disposables in December Read More »
Whey is used for soaking grains, homemade ferments, and as a protein source (although it’s not a good one). I prefer homemade whey as the acidic…
How to Make Yogurt Cheese (and Where Do I Find Whey?) Read More »
I believe in the simplicity and thoughtfulness of homemade gifts, especially for young ones. In fact, I truly believe we need to pray for a…
Simple, Frugal Homemade Gifts for Kids: Books on CD, Playdough Kits, Bathtime Fun Read More »
Simple things. What can I do that is simple and will increase my nutrition? I’m often asked that question, and the folks who ask it…
Monday Mission: Soak Your Oatmeal Read More »
In addition to storing grains long-term, I like to soak my grains. Here’s why. Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to try soaking…
Soaking Whole Grains: Why Do It? Read More »
Are you getting overwhelmed by your transition to eating real food? Friends, I talk about baby steps for a reason. If something seems like it’s…
Overwhelmed By Real Food? Start Here. Read More »
