Have you heard the good news? A recent Swedish study says our clean houses may be causing allergies in kids. I plan to cut my cleaning efforts by half to celebrate. The good news is even better for this mom … Continue reading
Wednesdays are usually recipe day. But usually on March 4, I write a post about Dad who died on this date in 1997. Since Dad loved to eat, my original plan was to feature a recipe for one of his … Continue reading
The winter of 2014-15 has been a long one. At this house that’s a good thing because with two new grandbabies, I’ve been cooking up freezer meals to make life easier for the two sets of new parents. These ten … Continue reading
Since the beginning of December, I feel like I’ve been juggling knives. Sharp knives. Recently honed to a razor’s edge. And all because I was plunked into the role of primary caregiver for the first time in a long time. … Continue reading
Friday on this Gravel Road means it’s time to dig through the archives for a past post worth another read. This one hails from February of 2013. Reading it was a bit discouraging, as it showed my impatience hasn’t increased … Continue reading
Mom was not impressed when I told her I was giving up dairy for Lent. Just in case God wasn’t impressed either, I gave up chocolate as well. A steaming cup of cinnamon tea and a handful of dried apple … Continue reading
Today’s recipe falls into the this-looks-like-a-good-freezer-meal-to-take-to-my-daughter-when-her-baby-is-born category. And since that baby is due in early April, February is none to soon to test some new dishes before investing in double batches and freezer bags. This recipe comes from the Eat … Continue reading
10. Enjoy the feeling of a weight lifted off your shoulders. 9. Wonder if you might have developed PTSD from spending 3 weeks on rewrites for a book about PTSD in kids. 8. Wander around the house wondering what you … Continue reading
Fantastic Friday is here again, so it’s time to feature another Gravel Road post from the past. This one first appeared just a year ago, and it was an immediate favorite with readers. Since this week began with President’s Day, … Continue reading
Tech Tip #437: Grapefruit juice dried on a computer screen is harder to remove than super glue. Therefore, do not eat grapefruit while using your tablet or notebook at the breakfast table. Money-Saving Tip #69: Thirty-One parties billed as church … Continue reading