This last few months have taken a toll on many of us. We have been through an emotional roller coaster of the unknown with depression or anxiety issues, sometimes grief and maybe anger, and we have…
We were having a little sweet-craving recently and since I had nothing ready-made stashed in the cupboard or freezer, that meant I had to whip something up. You probably know by now that I rarely m…
Aka: Chile Rellenos with Beef…Low-carb, keto-friendly and quick & easy! Poblano peppers are kind of like bell peppers in the sense that they are so versatile and can be a wonderful vessel…
Sometimes, we get a plan in our head, work carefully on getting there and before we actually reach our ultimate goal, something happens. A life changing event. But now, are we the same person we we…
Living is not all about smooth straight roads. You may hit a bump on occasion, or possibly a deep pothole to knock you out of alignment. Sometimes, more often than not, you will come to curves or s…
This sauce is Magnifico! Seriously…I can not even begin to describe how delicious this sauce is. It is Rich! Thick! Robust! Flavorful! You can almost hear the gondolier serenading you, as …
This parable is used often in Sunday School classes, but sometimes as adults we need to hear the message too. As we go through life, we suffer difficulties and hardships. Unfortunately, some more t…
This parable is used often in Sunday School classes, but sometimes as adults we need to hear the message too. As we go through life, we suffer difficulties and hardships. Unfortunately, some more t…
Have you heard of hypertufa? it’s a light weight cement mixture that can be used to make all kinds of things. I’m going to show you how to make these beautiful Draped Hypertufa Pots. Yo…
This is another amazing chicken dinner that we love! It takes a little longer to cook, but it’s well worth the time for such a delicious mouth-watering main dish! Pairs beautifully with mashe…
Southern Green Tomato Pie is an amazingly delicious treat! main dish, side dish or entrée, you won’t be disappointed, haphazardhomemaker.com #greentomatopie #keto #lowcarb
This is an interesting video I watched the other day and it is a perfect example of miscommunication. One person’s miscommunication (failure to communicate adequate) often leads to another pe…
I received a start of this rose several years ago from a friend in another state. I brought it home, rooted it and potted it up. And it did nothing for two years. It didn’t grow. It didn̵…
Did you know most people don’t know they are suffering from inflammation? I sure didn’t! A lot of people have felt poorly for so long that they don’t have any idea that how they feel doesn’t …
Stove Top Chicken Alfredo is perfect for a busy night! Toss cooked pasta and cooked chicken into a yummy creamy sauce. Maybe add a little broccoli, diced tomatoes or bacon to dress it up, and serve…
This parable is used often in Sunday School classes, but sometimes as adults we need to hear the message too. As we go through life, we suffer difficulties and hardships. Unfortunately, some more t…
Fruit flies aren’t like regular flies, where you can grab a fly swatter or rolled newspaper, swat the fly and the fly-be-gone. Nah, fruit flies are tiny little things that are too small and t…
I have finally found a dessert that satisfies my sweet tooth and is still LOW CARB! It is super easy to make and can be made with different fruits. I chose to make this half blackberry and half str…
This parable is used often in Sunday School classes, but sometimes as adults we need to hear the message too. As we go through life, we suffer difficulties and hardships. Unfortunately, some more t…
Make this super easy batch of pie crust dough for the freezer to have on hand for dessert pies, quiche, pot pies, etc. The crusts bake up rich, buttery and flakey, Makes 20 crusts for about 50¢ eac…
This poem showed up in my Facebook newsfeed the other day. I shed a couple of tears while reading, as I realized I am sometimes guilty of doing the same…and I am sorry to say, more often than…
I received a start of this rose several years ago from a friend in another state. I brought it home, rooted it and potted it up. And it did nothing for two years. It didn’t grow. It didn̵…
This Copycat KFC Coleslaw is so delicious and so close to the real deal! It gets requested often around here. It’s super easy to make, too. This makes a pretty good size bowl, perfect for pot…
There are so many items out there on the grocery store shelves produced for your convenience. You might use these products to make quick meals with pasta or rice and the sauce packets, maybe to ad…
After reading over every Greek Yogurt recipe I could find, I finally stumbled upon a formula to make a large batch of Greek Yogurt. In a Slow Cooker. That needs little draining. And is super easy! …
Did you gain the Quarantine 15? (Or 20, or 30 pounds? You are not alone. When life is stressful, a lot of times people will turn to comfort foods. Throw that extra eating into the mix of little act…
Here’s a 5-ingredient super easy main dish that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Top the pork chops with the delicious Creamy Chive Pan Sauce, serve with your favorite potato or rice-ty…
A cookie filled with jam and drizzled with lemon icing. You won’t find an easier cookie to make and it is so elegant for your guests not to mention delicious!
Ingredients 2 pounds top round sirloin steaks, cut into 3″ or 4″ pieces1 teaspoon salt, or to taste1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste2 tablespoons olive oil3 cups beef broth2 cups water1/4&…
This parable is used often in Sunday School classes, but sometimes as adults we need to hear the message too. As we go through life, we suffer difficulties and hardships. Unfortunately, some more t…
Hot Spiced Tea (aka: Russian Tea, aka: Friendship Tea) is a refreshing hot drink for winter.
Patience is a virtue. Patience is the ability to tolerate delay without frustration. Those with patience are able to remain calm and avoid impulsive action when faced with challenges. Being impatie…
Garden seed starting with no seed trays, lights or heat. This method will also work for starting seeds for a fall garden. How cool is that! Gardening has been a passion of mine for more years than …
Have you heard of Himalayan Salt Therapy, Halotherapy or using a Himalayan Salt Inhaler? I want to share with you the benefits and how to use salt therapy at home. Salt therapy has been around fore…
This parable is used often in Sunday School classes, but sometimes as adults we need to hear the message too. As we go through life, we suffer difficulties and hardships. Unfortunately, some more t…
What is that, you ask? Winter sowing is basically starting seeds in a somewhat protected environment outdoors . . .in the wintertime! This is a great time to start winter sowing. By starting seeds …
Bill paying…. it’s a necessary fact of life. I struggled for years finding an easier way to manage the paper clutter and keep track of bills. Especially challenging in a small home with…
In the past, I would have a variety of seasoning mixes or gravy packets stashed in the cupboard. It just made it so easy to throw a meal together. Once I learned how easy it was to make my own, I d…
I had seen Dawn Powerwash on a TV commercial and thought it sounded like a pretty good product. However, I’m trying to down-size the number of cleaning supplies I have on hand at home, so I d…
This last few months have taken a toll on many of us. We have been through an emotional roller coaster of the unknown with depression or anxiety issues, sometimes grief and maybe anger, and we have…
Like many of you, I feel at loose ends with this virus all around us, not knowing how long it will take for life to return to normal and it sounds like this may be our new normal for weeks to come.…
Did you gain the Quarantine 15? (Or 20, or 30 pounds? You are not alone. When life is stressful, a lot of times people will turn to comfort foods. Throw that extra eating into the mix of little act…
There are so many items out there on the grocery store shelves produced for your convenience. You might use these products to make quick meals with pasta or rice and the sauce packets, maybe to ad…
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This one pot recipe is packed with flavor and is super easy to prepare. The classic pairing of fresh rosemary and lemon is the centerpiece of this dish, while the addition of sautéed onions add a s…
Throughout this series, I wanted to show you how to set up containers and how much food you can grow in containers with a minimum amount of effort. There are 24 containers, about 25 gallons each, p…
We were having a little sweet-craving recently and since I had nothing ready-made stashed in the cupboard or freezer, that meant I had to whip something up. You probably know by now that I rarely m…