We are a Penzeys family. If you’ve only ever used spices from the grocery store, you are definitely missing out! Our “always purchases” are the Vietnamese cinnamon, Double vanilla, Maharajah curry, and garlic powder. Along with our standards, we always choose a few new blends to try. The Turkish Seasoning was my choice this time….
Home Improvement Season Begins!
Well, Spring has sprung and it is now home improvement time! This weekend will be our first project of the season – updating the junk room. Every house has a junk drawer, we have a junk room-and it is seriously messy. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING gets thrown in there. Holiday decorations, old electronics, sewing…
My Nighttime Routine
I am proud to say that my regimen is almost completely cruelty-free! I’ve been working on the transition to cruelty-free beauty products for a while now. I hate the thought of any living thing being tortured for my shampoo or face cream, it just seems so unnecessary. Luckily, the selection has improved greatly over the…
Bigelow Oolong Tea
This. This is THE tea for me. I love oolong and, to me, this is the best of the best. If you’re unfamiliar with oolong, it’s the tea that is served in Chinese restaurants. I’ve always been a tea drinker (can’t stand coffee!) of all sorts but, once I found this, it’s what I have…
Pantry Perfect Chicken Fried Rice
An incredibly easy recipe, this is one of my favorite ways to use up any leftover rice, protein and veggies I have:* Shred the meat* Finely chop the veggies-Heat your preferred oil in a large skillet (I prefer cast iron)-Saute the veggies. When soft, add the rice-Press the rice into the pan-I try to get…
What’s on the Menu?
One of the most difficult jobs I have is planning a weekly menu. I love cooking, but hate planning! What’s a mom to do? The family has to eat…So, what is on the menu this week? 1. Corned Beef Hash and Eggs (Blech! But my family loves it) 2. Pasta Salad and spring greens 3….
Happy Spring!
Happy first day of Spring! You wouldn’t know it to look outside, but it is officially Spring in Maine. I don’t know about you, but I am actually looking forward to mud season this year-anything to get rid of the lingering snow! Our usual first signs of Spring, Crocus blooming and Robins singing, haven’t arrived…
My Favorite Mondays
For my inaugural My Favorite Monday, I’d like to recommend one of my favorite books. Now I’m a reader, so I have a LOT of favorite books to choose from! I find that my favorites tend to be funny, have quirky characters, and a very specific setting. I am able to reread my favorite books…
Hello world!
Welcome to my blog! My name is Sarah and I live in small-town Maine. I live in a big old house with my husband, two teenagers, two dogs, two cats and a parakeet. Life is crazy-but amazing! Since this is my first blog, I will likely be experimenting with some different ideas, so don’t be…