This Pumpkin Bread Recipe is very moist and has awesome pumpkin and spice flavor. You can add a cup of chocolate chips and/or 1/2 cup of nuts (hickory, pecans, or walnuts) for added interest and flavor, if desired. I make several of these at a time, wrap them up, and freeze them to enjoy later […]
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Mama’s Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
This recipe is a hit with my family every time I make it, so I thought I would share. It has a delicious apple and spice flavor and just the right amount of ‘Crisp’. I love to use fresh, natural ingredients, especially when I bake. The apples came from my aunt and uncle’s orchard and […]
“Financial Peace” by Dave Ramsey- Book Review
“Financial Peace” by Dave Ramsey! If you have read “The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness” by Dave Ramsey and want a more in depth plan for your family, read his book “Financial Peace Revisited“. This is truly a perfect name for this book. In it, Dave Ramsey goes into more detail […]
“Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey- Book Review
“Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey! Dave Ramsey has earned the number one spot in the financial section of my bookshelf. He teaches very simple, practical solutions to everyday financial situations. He uses the Bible as a guide for the advice he gives for managing your finances. Dave Ramsey teaches the principles God gives […]
Campfire Pies
Campfire Pies: This is one of my favorite foods to prepare over the coals. You can choose the filling, anything from pizza toppings to fruit pie fillings.
How to make a Giant Cupcake
I am often asked how to make a giant chocolate cupcake because my recipe is always a hit. It’s really is very simple to make, let me show you how.
Laundry Management
With six children and two adults in the house, we produce a lot of laundry. As the kids get older, we have taught them how to do their own laundry. At about 8-10 years old (depending on their maturity) they are taught how to sort, wash, fold, and put away their own laundry, plus some […]
Chores and Cleaning
At our house, if the family members don’t pitch in and help, the house can get messy quickly. So, we have some rules and assignments to help keep things running smoothly. Chores are spread out among all the children, depending on their ages. They all have to clean up after themselves (except the baby, of […]
Mama’s Rubbed Pork Loin
This recipe is always a big hit with guests at my house. I have served it for birthday parties, or just for a simple get-together. What I like about it, is you can cook the pork loin in a dutch oven or on the grill. Either way, it comes out tender, juicy, and tasting wonderful. […]
Strawberry-Banana Parfait
One of my favorite things to have for breakfast or a midday snack is a fruit-yogurt parfait. I like to make them with all different kinds of fruit; peaches, bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and more. Pick your favorite flavor of yogurt too! This is one of my favorite combinations, a Strawberry-Banana Parfait. My littlest […]