Learn how to make easy slow cooker lentil ham soup using leftover ham and a variety of vegetables for an economical, healthy meal. It’s a great way to use a leftover ham bone (ham hock), but if you don’t have a ham hock, no worries. No crock pot? You can also make this simple recipe … Read more
Do you long to get more organized? Learn how to get organized efficiently, get results quickly, and feel good about your organizational skills with these simple tips for different areas of your life. Maybe you have been asking yourself these questions: How can I improve my planning and organizing? How can I get organized at … Read more
Learn the easy way to identify plants with a free garden app and amaze your friends with your newfound knowledge. Think identifying mystery plants has to be tough? You just might change your opinion after giving this free app a try. Interested? Read on for the details about PictureThis, the fabulous free gardening tool that’s … Read more
Learn the tips to getting great results with a food dehydrator. Dry fruit, vegetables, and even meat for jerky. The possibilities are amazing. Creating healthy dried snacks has never been so easy or inexpensive. Read on for some fabulous food dryer tips! This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission … Read more
Get essential tips about places to visit, things to do, where to eat, and places to stay near Wallowa Lake and the surrounding valley. Use this as your guide to plan your trip to this amazing destination. I’ve lived in Oregon for over 35 years, and was so impressed by stunning Wallowa Lake. What an … Read more
Have you ever eaten a warm salad? If not, this easy sausage salad recipe with wilted spinach just might make you a fan. I hadn’t ever heard of a warm salad until I traveled to Austria and sampled a delicious version in a small Salzburg restaurant. After a day of seeing touristy sights with my … Read more
Unfamiliar situations are difficult. Can you relate? Read through these unfamiliar situation examples to learn some ways to deal with them. As a middle-aged, empty-nester I’ve had plenty of time to refine my skills with handling unfamiliar situations. Read on for some of the best strategies I’ve found. This post contains affiliate links, which means … Read more
Need some great kitchen hacks that really work? What are some cooking tips or hacks everyone should know about? Here are some that save time and/or money. Since you are most likely a busy person, you may be asking yourself, “How can I make my kitchen work easier?” What are some of my favorite easy … Read more
This delicious crock pot cabbage soup changed my mind about cabbage. The truth is, I haven’t always been a fan. I recall turning my nose up at cabbage rolls when I was young. Now that I’m older and do a lot of cooking, I appreciate cabbage. It’s very versatile, playing a starring role in salads … Read more
Looking for a good meal idea for Meatless Mondays? Are you hoping to find a hearty vegetarian dinner that even the meat-lovers in your family will devour? These easy cheese flautas are a staple at our house, and we are a family of devoted meat-and-potatoes fans. This dinner idea is also a great way to please … Read more