Simply making your house your home
A therapist suggested she hire a house cleaner. Michelle Gunn suffers from ADHD and was feeling overwhelmed. “House cleaning was something I didn’t know how to do,” she said. “I would just get overwhelmed. I would jump from starting dishes, to laundry, to sweeping and never complete a task.” So,… Read more“A clean house is good for your mental health”
A visit to the apple orchard is an annual tradition for many families on Prince Edward Island I drive down a long, narrow red dirt road. As I turn a corner I smile. Rows and rows of apple trees welcome me, their branches bowing from the weight of the bright… Read more“Arlington Orchards”
The sun was getting low in the sky as a mother and her children entered the Garden of Hope on a mid-July evening. The young daughter pointed to a flower. “What is this one?” “That’s a daisy,” her mother said. “What’s this one?” “That’s a lily.” Then the girl pointed… Read more“Lupins – Harvesting the Seeds”
“We’ll eat our ranger cookies up because they’re such a treat.” ~Geneva Hiebert Ranger cookies are crispy chewy cookies packed with pantry ingredients. This recipe makes a big batch so they just might last a few days… Makes 5 – 6 dozen. Check out these delicious cookies: Thank you for… Read more“Ranger Cookies”
Dress up your carrots with this tangy marinade. An excellent addition to any meal. Can be made the day before. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.
Ready in 45 minutes, this is a perfect weekday meal. Spice it up a bit with spicy Italian sausage. Serves 4. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.
Taco night is a family favourite and rotates through the meal plan regularly. Use this taco seasoning to make the perfect tacos and fill your kitchen with the familiar smell of taco night. Check out these posts as well. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.
One of my favourite things in the spring is seeing my rhubarb make an appearance in my perennial garden. After a long winter, it’s such a treat to enjoy garden fresh produce again. In this tart seasonal cobbler the sugar doesn’t overpower the fruit flavour. Serve with ice cream or… Read more“Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler”
The familiar taste and smell of tacos takes me back to my childhood. Although a messy challenge to eat, tacos are still one of my favourite meals. For healthier tacos, make your own taco seasoning. You might like these posts as well: Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.
This corn chowder recipe is the product of a cooking class. When the kids didn’t want to eat clam chowder, I turned on my creative thinking for a few minutes and came up with this concoction. It quickly became a favourite on my meal plan. For an added smoky flavour,… Read more“Corn Chowder”
