Author Archives: Michelle

Schinken {Ham} Noodles ~ Pasta ala Michelle

This was a favorite of meal of mine when I was a child in Germany. It’s a very versatile recipe – I sometimes make this a vegetarian dish with only mushrooms and zucchini instead of the ham. And bacon instead … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday ~ May 16

Check out what my kid found at the end of the school year picnic today! And yes…we left it there.  

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Top 10 Tips for Saving Money ~ At the Grocery Store

Part 3 of my Saving Money Series delves into how I save on groceries. My grocery shopping has changed a lot in the last few years. I first starting reading blogs like Money Saving Mom and Hip2Save to learn the … Continue reading

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Garden Update ~ 5/14

I haven’t updated on my garden in a while because I’ve been ignoring it! Last time I updated, we had just planted our orchard trees thanks to a great neighbor friend who toiled with my husband on a nasty, cold … Continue reading

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Weekly Menu / Freezer Cooking Plan ~ May 14

We had a great visit with a wonderful friend last week and I was sad to see her go today. Everything was so much easier and much more fun with another mom – even with an extra 3 kiddos. Maybe … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Motherhood certainly is a wild ride for me ~ and I know I’m not the only one. Wine is cheaper than anti-depressants and therapy, so: CHEERS!! I’m enjoying a delicious glass of Mad Housewife Merlot my thoughtful husband was kind … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

One of my favorite books is Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. This book chronicles the author’s year of eating only local food and is inspiring on so many levels. Eating locally can be very challenging … Continue reading

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WordlessWednesday ~ May 9

My little girl is growing up!

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Top 10 Tips for Saving Money ~ Part 2

Last week I started a new series ~ Top 10 Tips for Saving Money ~ where I’m listing my family’s tips for how we’re saving about 50% of our income right now. This week’s tip is a big more significant … Continue reading

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Weekly Menu & Freezer Cooking Plan ~ May 7

I have company coming!!! Real company – not family company! It’s very exciting, but I am a little embarrassed to have people to my current home. It’s very small and 8 years with children has taken a toll on my … Continue reading

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