It’s funny how tastebuds change over the years. As a child, I detested salads, most meats, and basically anything with flavor. Even when it came to desserts, I was quite picky. In my teen years, I began to enjoy baking. The funny part was that I actually didn’t eat most of what I made though. …
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As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become more adventurous in what I’m willing to eat. I also love that (most) of our kids are also usually willing to at least take a bite of things . So when the main dish at a recent Bible Study was this simple, healthy Chicken And Wild Rice Salad, I …
I love tacos. As a matter of fact, I love them so much that I drive my husband crazy. When restaurants aren’t shut down, it’s never a surprise when my husband asks where I want to eat. My answer is 99% of the time the same…. a little taco restaurant inside a local gas station! …
Have you heard of couscous before? Honestly, I always thought it was just some fancy dish only served in expensive restaurants. So I was too intimidated to actually try it for a long time! But recently, we gave it a go. And not only was it pretty easy to make, the flavor packed couscous recipe …
Do you enjoy snacking? If so, what’s your favorite snack? I find that I prefer something lighter that also satisfies my sweet tooth. That’s why Homemade Caramel Corn is a great choice! I got hooked on caramel corn years ago when I bought a tin from a local store. You know…..the one with three different …
If you’ve been following Thrifty Nifty Mommy for some time, you may have realized that we love to cook and bake. Part of our homeschool life includes getting in the kitchen. I want my kids to grow up knowing how to prepare foods and enjoy a variety of flavors. So because of that, we’ve made …
The Christmas season is full of family traditions. I love how people also seem more cheerful and friendly this time of year. Here in Minnesota, having a white Christmas also adds to the magic of the season. The Christmas Eve candlelight service at church has also been quite special to us. What does your family …
If you’re looking for the best Chocolate Mint Cookies recipe, you’ve found it! I love to bake all year round but even more so for the holidays. What’s especially fun for me is switching up some of our favorite recipes to fit whatever holiday or season we’re in. Our yummy Cut Out Sugar Cookies are …
Soup is something our family enjoys all year round. While we eat it less during hot summer days, it’s a meal that we still enjoy from time to time during those months. During the Fall and Winter, we eat soup at least weekly. There’s nothing better than sitting down to a delicious, piping hot bowl …
This Easy Rainbow Cupcakes Recipe and Incorporating Arts & Crafts Into Home Education Routines post was first seen at Thrifty Nifty Mommy. Sponsored by Michaels, as always, all opinions are my own. Everyone is stuck at home and daily schedules have been turned upside down. But did you realize that social distance crafting is growing …