We purchased our fixer upper home in January of 2006. We weren’t looking for a renovation project. It was simply the best house we could afford at that time. Honestly, we had no idea how much work the house would end up requiring. The previous homeowners had neglected the space for years. The floors were…
Category: Family
Hershey Easter Pie
This pie will send you into a diabetic coma. It’s really good. How can it not be when it’s made with Hershey chocolate? I first saw it back when Christy and I bought our first house. I can’t recall where I saw it. I believe it was in a weekly newspaper ad. Probably on a…
They work hard for the money. So hard for it honey.
When I was a kid, I did work hard for the money I earned. Not really. I was the youngest of six, so we had a lot of waste. Do you remember those little metal garbage cans they had back then? They didn’t hold a whole lot, so we had 5 of them. In my…
Unicorn Themed Little Girl’s Bedroom
Our youngest daughter loves unicorns 🦄. For the past year, I have promised to give her a unicorn bedroom. On Mother’s day weekend, I finally started on this project. It has been a long time coming, so let’s back up and start at the beginning. After our last baby was born, several of our children…
Instant Pot Chili Mac
Christy found this great Chili Mac recipe for the Instant Pot somewhere online, but she wrote it out by hand instead of printing it. I don’t know who to link to so I can’t give them props. This is one of our new family favorites. It really retains its heat, so I would recommend letting…
Paying for Braces
I know some people consider braces to be a cosmetic procedure. Personally, I think braces are very important. I had numerous dental issues, which were not addressed when I was a kid. Growing up, I was always self conscious about my teeth – even more so as an adult. Finally, at age 28, I got…
Potato, Broccoli and Cheese Soup
This is my wife’s FAVORITE soup that I make. The kids whine and moan, but I just tell them that if their Mom likes it, I’m making it. It’s a good winter Sunday dinner. One thing I’ll stress is, overdue it on the immersion blender. You really want to get those potatoes blended into a…
Does this term life policy make me look fat?
I’ve had a term life policy in place since Christy and I were married. About 7 years ago my policy was up, so Christy and I both got a term life policy this time. I am the kind of guy that would rather go big on something to make sure it can accommodate change or…
Maple Dill Carrots
My wife started making these to find a way to use up the fresh dill we would get at the farm CSA we used to belong to. Whether it’s fresh or dried dill, these are a great side. Pay attention to the directions though. I made them once and for some reason covered them. Christy…
Saving Money During Uncertain Times
I read the headlines every morning when I wake up. It’s really not a great way to start the day. The pandemic news, along with stories about our struggling economy, has made me feel a little uneasy about the future. The seeds of fear have been planted, and my brain wants to prepare for these…