The Hesitant Housewife

St. Patrick’s Day Remnant Bunting

Every once in a while I’ll get into a crafty mode. I really love to do crafts–but I’m not the best planner and I also change my mind ALOT–so often times I’ll head to Hobby Lobby or Michael’s with a thought…and leave with a handful of hodge-podge ingredients for a whole lotta nothin’. So, my [...]

Broccoli, Cheese, and Rice…{Oh My!} Casserole

My momma used to make this dish ONLY on Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. I HATED it. I would never even try it and gagged a bit while watching the other family members around the dinner table savor it . It looked gooey, green, and well, GROSS. Then, one year in college (yes, I was a [...]

Potatoes grow under the ground?!

I grew up in the country. No neighbors. No stoplights. Dirt roads. Peeing behind a tree kinda country. I couldn’t wait to grow up and move away to the big city so that Target and bottled water were less than an hour away. However, as most county folk do, I’ve realized how wonderful my life [...]

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Children Learn What They Live

I was given a magnet at a MOPS meeting one day. It’s stayed on our refrigerator and when I do take the time to read it, it always hits home. Especially lately with me trying to be a more gracious parent (see that journey here). If a child lives with… ….CRITICISM, he learns to CONDEMN. [...]

Remember hobbies?

Back before I was a homeschooling mother to three busy little boys, my passion was cakes. I could sit for hours on end reading various recipes. Cake decorating videos were on my Christmas wishlists. Cake designing, cake blogging, cake sculpting. …cake sandwiches, cake on a stick, cake tacos…(name that movie!) My friends and family were [...]

Put some pants on!

We have an epic battle that rages in my house daily. Must. Get. DRESSED! Although, a perk of homeschooling is wearing PJ’s until (enter desired time of day here), I felt compelled, as a good mother to advocate getting dressed daily. More importantly, I really wanted to get passed saying ‘step in’ five thousand times [...]

Santa Star Cookies

It all started with this book, circa 1975, and this ONE picture…. Growing up, my Mama made ‘Old Lady’ Christmas cookies. Do you know what I mean? Date Pinwheels. Pecan Tassies. Cornflake Cookies. We had one cookbook in the house that I guess has stuck with me. That picture. The mom and daughter happily [...]

How to Soften Crunchy Cookies

I like soft cookies. Amen. Leave the CRUNCH to chips! I found this tip a LOOONNNG time ago (like back in high school when instead of socializing I was reading Taste of Home…no for real)…. Just add a slice or a few slices of white store-bought bread to a zip lock bag filled with those [...]

5 Ingredient Okra Gumbo

My momma used to make this okra gumbo all the time. We had a garden out in the country and okra was usually in it. If we didn’t grow it, a neighbor did and we’d get a TON from them. I never cared for this recipe as a child…but like most…I grew into [...]

Frozen Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Banana Bites

The name says it all! These treats are quick, cheap, and easy to make! They last in the freezer…well…not for long if you’re a fan of chocolate, peanut butter or bananas! My oldest son recently started training with a homeschool diving club in our area and after practice he is STARVING (hey, what’s new?). So, [...]

The Best Banana Bread EVERRRR.

I’m claiming this as the best recipe. Why? Cause I’ve made a heck of alot of banana bread over the years and once I found this one…I never strayed! It’s not my own. I found it online….but I’m so glad I did! I like to add cream cheese frosting on top of the loaf or [...]

Back to School Snacks!

This week we started up the ‘ole homeschool again. It’s really our first ‘official’ year, as my oldest would be in Kindergarten. I made a couple cute snacks this week and just wanted to share. I’ve got a few other things I’m still planning on over the next couple weeks as we celebrate the start [...]