by MaryJane | May 20, 2014 | Dinner, Food & Garden, Snacks
Note: I first published this post in 2014. Homeschool mom tip: a microwaved baked potato is a great option for a homeschool lunch, one the kids can even make themselves. Life skills like these are part of the reason we homeschool. Life hack 101! Welcome back to...
by MaryJane | May 17, 2014 | Food & Garden, Snacks
In honor of my post earlier this week, where I shared how to remove set-in tomato stains, I decided to end the week by posting my favorite homemade salsa recipe, since that’s where the set-in tomato stain came from. (If you remember, I have a natural talent for...
by MaryJane | May 14, 2014 | Food & Garden, Snacks
With just a few weeks of school left, many of us are facing a summer with the kids home all day. Those of us who homeschool are quite used to this, actually, but there are still times when coming up with something to feed everyone for lunch can be a bit of a...
by MaryJane | Mar 2, 2013 | Breakfast, Food & Garden, Snacks
The recipe for these strawberry oatmeal bars makes its debut at Simple Life and Home thanks to my friend Dawn from our church life group. If she hadn’t enjoyed this treat on Sunday, you probably would never see the recipe on this website. Don’t misunderstand. I...
by MaryJane | Feb 20, 2013 | Snacks
This recipe for no-bake peanut butter and pretzel granola bars is a fantastic option for a quick and easy homemade snack. You can whip up a batch in 10 minutes or less, plus 30 minutes of cooling in the refrigerator. The quick prep is a good thing, because if your...
by MaryJane | Feb 15, 2013 | Food & Garden, Snacks
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved homemade popcorn. You know, the kind where you can hear the kernels sizzling in the pan right before they pop? And taste the warm, crunchy goodness just seconds after you fill a gigantic bowl with all those white, fluffy, popped...
