The Best Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancake Recipe 1½ cups buttermilk (You can substitute whole milk, 2% or even nonfat. The richer the milk, the richer your pancakes!) 1½ cups ricotta cheese (You can use nonfat ricotta or whole milk ricotta. Again, the whole milk ricotta will make the pancakes taste a lot better.) 2 large […]
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KID-FRIENDLY PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE FROM VA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S MYPLATE Pasta is a favorite food among many, but it can sometimes get a bad rep in today’s health climate. The Virginia Department of Health‘s easy-to-make Pasta Primavera Recipe that is loaded with vegetables and perfect for the whole family. With simple and nutritious ingredients, the […]
CREATING AN EGG-CELLENT TREAT FOR THE FAMILY It’s always a dilemma in my house as to what to do with the dyed Easter eggs after the holiday is over. We hate to break the coverings that we so lovingly designed, and while they decorate the inside of our refrigerator nicely, I wondered for years whether […]
Laura Shares Her Typical Mompreneur Day I wake up at 5 am, and make sure that within that still block of time before the girls join us, every thought pertaining to the cookie business gets recorded in my planner. Something about early morning, prayer and copious amounts of cold brew coffee that ushers in a […]
3 HEARTY SOUPS TO HELP YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THE WINTER Busy families need plenty of healthy soup and stew recipes to make it through the winter. This chicken or turkey soup puts leftovers to good use. The beef stew recipe is so good that it makes a tasty featured dish at any gathering. And, split […]
HEART-SHAPED PANCAKES: A DELICIOUS WAY TO SAY “I LOVE YOU” When I created this recipe, we were on strawberry overload at home, and I wanted to get creative on how best to use them all while they were fresh. I love pancakes, and we were eating them pretty regularly at the time. So with Valentine’s […]
4 FUNCTIONAL & FREE OF CLUTTER HOME PROJECTS Our home is our oasis and personal space, where we love to show off our style, tastes and even family history. It’s our opportunity to create a place that exudes comfort and love, and one that displays our unique personalities and irreplaceable memorabilia. You want there to […]
Ideas for Hanging Coats and Storing Backpacks A row of hooks doesn’t have to be adjacent to a door, although it’s certainly helpful. Any small expanse of wall space near the door can work—perhaps in a nearby stairwell? Hanging hooks at a variety of heights can make the most of the space while also ensuring […]
CHRISTMAS COOKIE COMFORT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Let’s face it, the holidays can be stressful. While you’re trying to be loaded with holiday cheer, you’re also faced with shopping lists that seem to get longer (not to mention more expensive) every year, too many parties to attend, an entire house to decorate inside and […]