by MaryJane | Apr 2, 2014 | Money Savers
So, after months of searching for a new home in our new city, we finally purchased one. We are thrilled not to live in an apartment anymore, but I have to tell you that this house is not “the dream home.” In fact, it has almost nothing on my wish list. You...
by MaryJane | Jan 16, 2014 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Welcome back to menu planning! For those of you keeping track at home, the monthly menu plan for January 2014 looks a little different from those I’ve published in the past. Instead of sticking to my old, black refrigerator, my menu planning board has found a...
by MaryJane | Jan 2, 2014 | Celebrating
Today…had she lived…my grandma would have turned 100 years old. Some time over the summer, however, Grandma and Jesus must have had a conversation about where she wanted to celebrate this milestone. I think they agreed that Heaven would be the better place. (It always...
by MaryJane | Dec 29, 2013 | A Help for Homeschool
Hey, mom, when was your last stress test? No, I’m not talking about running on a treadmill with monitors hooked up to your heart. I’m talking about the stress levels in your home. With the holidays (almost!) behind us and a new year ahead, now is a great time to get a...
by MaryJane | Dec 26, 2013 | Desserts, Food & Garden
Merry Christmas from Simple Life and Home! I hope you’ve been enjoying the holidays and baking lots of delicious treats. So far I’ve made three batches of homemade caramels, creamy ham soup, no-knead bread, and, of course, my favorite homemade toffee. Now, in all...
