A lot has changed since we first began starting tomatoes from seed indoors. Yet, at the same time, not much has changed. We are no longer using a makeshift plywood shelf, nor are we at our own home in Ohio. Instead, we live in Maryland with my parents, and are using basement shelving. The amount […]
Preserving the Harvest
August has kept us busy with preserving the harvest! It was a month of transformation. The beginning of August was full of anticipation for the abundance of fruit and veggies that were on the verge of ripening. It didn’t take long before our buckets (and bellies) were overflowing and bursting at the seams. Harvesting and […]
Herbed Chicken Thighs
Is there that one meal that is constantly requested at your house? One that is greeted with enthusiasm every time that you announce what you’re having for dinner? Chicken, rice, and broccoli is that meal for us. It’s a simple meal of herbed chicken thighs, white rice, and steamed broccoli. The main dish of herbed […]
Daily Chore Routine for a Large Family
I can’t tell you how often I’ve read home management books (hello Large Family Logistics – affiliate), and Googled “Daily Chore Routine for a Large Family” over the course of the last five years. As a child, I was always one of those kids with the messy room who still knew where everything was. I […]