An ordinary life Declaring War on Clutter Encouragement Battle #1 - How Much Should My Children Be Doing To Help? Susan Lawson Thursday, February 27, 2014 Each day brings a new set of plans, hopes, challenges. I've noticed a steep decline in my ability to stay focused on an activity these past few …
An ordinary life Declaring War on Clutter War on Clutter: A Formal Declaration Susan Lawson Thursday, February 27, 2014 Work (and some progress) continue in my efforts to overcome the clutter in our home. Some days just provide a different perspective of what I'm …
Supper's @ 5 Home Canned Rotel Tomatoes Susan Lawson Thursday, February 06, 2014 I am utterly convinced that the key to my chili is the Rotel Tomatoes. I make good chili. Our city hosts an annual Chili Cook-off and on several oc…
Supper's @ 5 A Fruit Salad Worth Remembering Susan Lawson Thursday, February 06, 2014 One of the fun things about being a foodie? I take photos of everything that comes across my table. And this fruit salad was photo-worthy for sure! …
Recipes White Chicken Enchiladas Susan Lawson Wednesday, February 05, 2014 The original recipe came from my favorite food blog, The Pioneer Woman . Because I didn't have all the exact ingredients the recipe called for I…
Recipes Coconut Cream Pie Susan Lawson Wednesday, February 05, 2014 Now that, my friends, is serious meringue!! My cousin, Loretta, shared the recipe for her delectable Coconut Cream Pie. When we visited our family …
Recipes Smoked Beef Brisket Susan Lawson Wednesday, February 05, 2014 I'll have to post the recipe as soon as my dear husband writes it down for me. Apparently, the recipe is in his head! Smoking a brisket takes a…
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pans: Hospitality on the Move Hospitality on the Move! Susan Lawson Tuesday, February 04, 2014 I can't take credit for this great idea! I can do my part to keep it moving though. I love the idea behind this movement. Won't you join …
Let it Grow! Start Your Engines! Susan Lawson Sunday, February 02, 2014 Thinking ahead to BLUEBERRIES!!!!
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It's about time! Honestly, I was beginning to wonder if we would even get around to planting this year. Last week I had a melt down an… Keep reading
Daybook: In the Quiet Before the Sun Giving thanks – For a quiet house in the early morning, even when sleep didn’t come easy. For this season of growth, bo… Keep reading