I’m using a new video uploading service, and I’ve been playing around with it a little bit. It makes embedding videos really easy and simple, which is exactly what I need because tech stuff overwhelms me pretty easily. One of Number 5 and Number 7’s new favorite things it to play Chopped. Last week we […]
In the Kitchen
Are You Suffering From MMFS (Meal Making Fatigue Syndrome)?
Are you suffering from MMFS? Meal Making Fatigue Syndrome? I am. 100 or so days in a row of making breakfast, lunch and dinner for seven people has officially taken its toll. I have major burnout. How did Caroline Ingalls do it? How did she make three meals a day, every day for like… EVER??? […]
Teach Them To Fish
I do a Facebook live broadcast every Thursday at 12 pm on the Not Your Average Mom Facebook page. I told the kids I’d get lunch ready for them after I was done with today’s live, and Number 5 and 7 asked if they could make lunch instead. That sounded good to me! Rather than […]
I’m Learning How To Become An Adult
Number 4 has always had an interest in cooking and baking. Even with a broken elbow, she wanted to be in on the action. Allowing your kids to help in the kitchen when they are young can be really frustrating and at times, excruciating. But at some point, you get a major return on your […]
Day 23: Wafflemaker Hash Browns
My kids love hash brown patties like the ones they sell at Dunkin Donuts. But they don’t love the shredded ones. A week or so ago I saw a post on Facebook about making hash browns out of tater tots in the waffle maker. So I Googled waffle maker hash browns and a few recipes popped […]
Day 22: Lunch a la Little House On The Prairie (And Delicious & Easy Baked Penne )
I have been enjoying cooking for my family. And my family has also been enjoying me cooking for them. Number 4 said to me, “Mom, you have been making some really good food, and I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate it.” That little acknowledgment meant A LOT to me. We haven’t […]