• Quick Fixes,  Recipes,  Salads,  Sandwiches,  Side Dishes,  Uncategorized

    Curried Egg Salad Recipe – No Mayo!

    Last Friday for lunch I tried this new recipe for Curried Egg Salad — It was gratifying (especially since I’ve always had a weakness for eggs) and it was certainly nice knowing that I was eating something “healthy” for lunch. I love “spicy“ stuff  — “A little bite makes every bite worthwhile, I say.” 😉 — so I can see adding a splash or two of my favorite hot sauce in there…perhaps even some chicken chunks for a heartier meal….with a pickle or other veggies on the side. If you’re eating gluten-free, this can certainly be eaten as-is without the bread…  I tried that, too.  After all, someone had to…

  • Cleaning,  Decorating,  Organizing,  Uncategorized

    How to Freshen and Update Your Home on a Tight Budget

    “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” ~ Colossians 3:23 Have you been spring cleaning?  I made a start two weeks ago, but then had a revival at our church and then cold weather set back in, so I sort of dropped the momentum that I had going.  Now, I’m ready to plunge ahead with my spring cleaning plans now. Let me know how your spring cleaning is going, and please share any tips you have in the comments section below. You don’t have to do anything really drastic to freshen up your home.  Get creative and enjoy giving your home a…

  • Crafts,  Do it Yourself,  Kids,  Thrifty Moms

    5 Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – Diy

    Well, every Mother’s Day I feel like it’s my birthday.  Since my birthday is immediately after the Christmas holidays and New Year’s celebration, I look forward to feeling a little extra special on Mother’s Day.  Each year I go eat a Braum’s hamburger and a butter pecan shake. 🙂 Yum! So today I’m sharing 5 Mother’s Day gift ideas for those who like DIY projects! I created a board on Pinterest for “Mother’s Day Craft Ideas” — I’ll add to it as I find more!  I’ve started off pinning a few ideas from the projects listed below. 1. Homemade Bird Houses for Bird Loving Moms Check out all these Bird…