Use these printables to create your own recipe binder. You can create a custom recipe binder for a child moving out on their own, as a gift for a new member of your family, or just to organize all of those recipes that you’ve printed and tried! My youngest daughter, Mary, is my biggest cheerleader.... Read More » The post Make Your Own Recipe Binder appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Make Your Own Recipe Binder was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use of this ...| Successful Homemakers
It’s back to school time! Planning our homeschool year is always a source of fun and excitement. We pull out the curriculum that we have on hand and begin to figure out our shopping list. Back to school season is in full swing! While we are still on our break here, the aisles of the... Read More » The post Homeschool Planning Printables with HP appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Homeschool Planning Printables with HP was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use ...| Successful Homemakers
It’s back to school time! This is one of my favorite times of the year! With a homeschool student that is also dual enrolled at our local college, it’s more important than ever to be organized. The excitement of a new school year. New goals to tackle. New experiences to enjoy. Not to mention, all... Read More » The post Back to School Dual Enrollment Student Planner appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Back to School Dual Enrollment Student Planner was first posted on at . ©20...| Successful Homemakers
Summertime is the perfect time to use your Instant Pot! Here are over 40 Instant Pot Summer recipes for your BBQ! You can save time preparing delicious meals (meat, side dishes, AND dessert!) by using your Instant Pot! If you are new to using an Instant Pot, be sure to check out these tips and... Read More » The post 40+ Instant Pot Recipes for Your Summer BBQs appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 40+ Instant Pot Recipes for Your Summer BBQs was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successfu...| Successful Homemakers
These Easter time bunny huts are perfect to keep little hands busy and they make a cute decoration for the table! The post Easter Time Bunny Huts appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Easter Time Bunny Huts was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at laurie@successfulhomemakers.com| Successful Homemakers
French Dip Sandwiches are one of those dishes that are messy but oh so worth it! The delicious, tender beef, smothered with cheese, in a chewy bun, dipped into rich beef broth . . . YUM! The other day, I saw a video on Facebook (isn’t that where much of our recipe inspiration comes from... Read More » The post Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use of this ...| Successful Homemakers
When you want a snack, you usually want to get it quickly. Not some long, drawn-out kitchen time. Something satisfying yet simple to create. With summer coming soon, everyone will be looking for simple snacks that don’t require a lot of kitchen time. These ideas are perfect- filling, yet easy to make. That’s what this post... Read More » The post 5 Satisfying Yet Simple Snacks appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 5 Satisfying Yet Simple Snacks was first posted on at . ©2017 "Su...| Successful Homemakers
This will be my second Mother’s Day celebrated without one of my children. Our 17-year-old daughter, Natalie, was killed in a car crash May 1, 2017. I became a grieving Mama that day. It’s been a very long year for our me and our family. Mother’s Day, 2017, came merely 13 days after Natalie’s death. It... Read More » The post 5 Ways You Can Help a Grieving Mama Celebrate Special Days appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 5 Ways You Can Help a Grieving Mama Celebrate Special D...| Successful Homemakers
Our precious 17-year-old daughter, Natalie, was killed almost one year ago in a completely preventable car crash that involved distracted driving. While there was more to this particular crash than simply being distracted, being distracted could have been a factor. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. I want to share with you a paper that... Read More » The post It’s Not Worth It- Don’t Drive Distracted appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- It’s Not Worth It- Don’t Dri...| Successful Homemakers
Quality sleep — what does this mean for you? Getting enough of it is super important for your health and wellness. What’s holding you back from getting the quality sleep you need? You’ve heard it said, “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” Perhaps not the best use of grammar, but I think we can... Read More » The post One Big Yet Simple Step for Quality Sleep appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- One Big Yet Simple Step for Quality Sleep was first posted on at . ...| Successful Homemakers
God’s words set my heart free! But they also helped me to turn that guilt into creativity. I realized that while I may not have a 1-hour chunk of time to set aside for un-distracted devotions, I could still fill my home with God’s Word. A huge thank you to Bridget, Misty, and Rosilind for... Read More » The post 5 Easy Ways to Fill Your Home With God’s Word appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 5 Easy Ways to Fill Your Home With God’s Word was first posted on at . ©2017 "Succ...| Successful Homemakers
Retirement is something we all need to prepare for and plan out. We also tend to stress over this more than nearly any other future event. We ask ourselves questions like, “Will I have enough money? What will happen if I outlive my money? What will the economy be like? Will I have Social Security?... Read More » The post 7 Cost Increases to Prepare For Before Retirement appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 7 Cost Increases to Prepare For Before Retirement was first posted on at . ...| Successful Homemakers
You may not be vegan, or even vegetarian, but these 5 quick & easy dinner ideas can still satisfy a hungry family when you’re pressed for time in getting dinner on the table! The plant-based meals will please every palate! 5 Quick & Easy Dinners Confession time. I hate making menus. Not because it’s that... Read More » The post 5 Quick & Easy Dinners for Busy Days appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 5 Quick & Easy Dinners for Busy Days was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful...| Successful Homemakers
These easy steps to get and stay organized in under 10 minutes are a cinch to add to your routine. Who loves to come home to a clean and well-organized house? I know that I do!I know a few things about getting and staying organized. And I will let you in on a secret: I... Read More » The post Easy Steps to Get and Stay Organized in Under 10 Minutes appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Easy Steps to Get and Stay Organized in Under 10 Minutes was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful...| Successful Homemakers
Building an emergency fund doesn’t have to feel like a wishful thought. Nor does trying to save your money have to feel hopeless. As a child, my parents stressed the importance of saving money. They would always say, “There will be rainy days ahead, be prepared and save your pennies.” And they were right, pennies... Read More » The post 5 Ways to Build an Emergency Fund with Very Little Money appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 5 Ways to Build an Emergency Fund with Very Littl...| Successful Homemakers
We all want our homes to have a more inviting atmosphere. We want home to be the place our children long to be, our husbands look forward to at the end of a long, hard day, and the place where we can bring guests to offer a respite from the world. A huge thank you... Read More » The post Creating An Inviting Atmosphere In Your Home appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Creating An Inviting Atmosphere In Your Home was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use of this fee...| Successful Homemakers
Homeschooling and housekeeping don’t have to be at odds with each other! Remember when you pictured your homeschooling journey? The children would be filled with smiles and wonder as you expanded their minds with math facts, history lessons, and science experiments. Your home would sparkle because after all homeschooling your children would take no time... Read More » The post 9 Tips to Rock Homeschooling and Housekeeping at the Same Time appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 9 Tips...| Successful Homemakers
These mouthwatering garlic herb cheese bombs are super easy to make and require only 5 simple ingredients. They would be great served with Spaghetti & Meatballs! Mouthwatering Garlic Herb Cheese Bombs Servings: 12 rolls Ingredients Needed: – 12 frozen ready-to-bake dinner roll dough balls – 3 Mozzarella cheese sticks – 4 diced garlic cloves –... Read More » The post Mouth-watering Garlic Herb Cheese Bombs appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Mouth-watering Garlic Herb Cheese ...| Successful Homemakers
Freshly picked strawberries are a treat in and of themselves. Even the sweet scent of a strawberry field is enough to make your mouth water. The juicy strawberry is a popular fruit in many recipes from pies and cheesecakes to dips and smoothies. Strawberries are a versatile fruit and can be used in various ways when... Read More » The post Sweet and Savory Strawberry Recipes appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Sweet and Savory Strawberry Recipes was first posted on at . ©2017 "Suc...| Successful Homemakers
My daughter, Mary, started a garden with her Pappy while he and Grammy were visiting us at Easter. We traveled around gathering all of the necessary supplies- plants at one farm, seeds at a garden store, potting soil at another store. The fence was put up. After making a planting plan, Mary and Pappy... Read More » The post Beauty in the Chaos appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Beauty in the Chaos was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use of this feed is for pers...| Successful Homemakers
Admittedly, I’ve always been a planner girl. I have the stock and supplies to prove it. My hubby and children maker reference to my “addiction” often. Trips to stores like Hobby Lobby always find me in the sticker and planner, section. I’ve tried many different types of planner over the years. Some were very basic,... Read More » The post Take Charge of Your Days with the Illustrated Faith Planner appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Take Charge of Your Days with the Illustra...| Successful Homemakers
Twelve weeks ago today, our life was forever altered. Our precious daughter, Natalie, was killed while driving to work when an SUV swerved into her lane, hitting her head-on. She was killed instantly. To say it has been a difficult time is the largest understatement ever uttered. My friend, Beth, wrote a post about our... Read More » The post 12 Weeks Without Our Girlie appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 12 Weeks Without Our Girlie was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homema...| Successful Homemakers
Animals and the Creativity of God One of the most natural ways to get kids excited about faraway places and the people who live there is to talk about the animals you might see if you were to visit. One of the things that always amazes me is the infinitely creative way our Creator... Read More » The post Animals And The Creativity Of God appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Animals And The Creativity Of God was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use of this feed is ...| Successful Homemakers
Our pets become such a huge part of our life. Happy pets equal happy owners! We are blessed to have four miniature Dachshunds. They add joy, fun, play, and yes, even a bit of work to our lives. But, we wouldn’t give any of them up! We’ve had miniature Dachshunds since 2007. They are such... Read More » The post 3 Simple Ways to Have a Happy Dog appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 3 Simple Ways to Have a Happy Dog was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use of th...| Successful Homemakers
Here’s a Game Day recipe round up to give you some new ideas as football season quickly approaches! The old standbys are great, nachos, wings, pizza, etc, but this year, how about adding some new delicious choices for the big day? The recipes included in this game day recipe roundup include new twists on those... Read More » The post Game Day Recipe Round up! appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Game Day Recipe Round up! was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use ...| Successful Homemakers
Hi there, My name is Beth Cranford. I’m writing this post on behalf of my dear friend and writer of this awesome blog, Laurie. Some of you may have already heard the news that on Monday, May 1st, Laurie and her family suffered a tragic loss. Laurie’s precious child, her lovely daughter Natalie, was killed in... Read More » The post Heart-breaking News and How You Can Help appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Heart-breaking News and How You Can Help was first posted on at . ©201...| Successful Homemakers
As a homemaker of 26+ years, I am finally putting my health and wellness in the priority column. I’m here to encourage you to do the same, no matter how many years you’ve been a homemaker. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeaProudly #CollectiveBias... Read More » The post 5 Wellness Tips for the Homemaker appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 5 Wellness Tips for the Homemaker was first posted on at . ©2017 "...| Successful Homemakers
My all-time favorite dessert is salted caramel cheesecakes. My all-time favorite cracker is RITZ. For this recipe, I’m combining the two into a quick, easy to make dessert! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RITZpiration #CollectiveBias RITZ Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes: Whoever the person... Read More » The post RITZ Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- RITZ Mini Salted Carame...| Successful Homemakers
These low carb crispy chicken tenders are so easy to make and yummy to eat! Just because you are eating a low carb diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy crispy chicken tenders. These chicken tenders fit perfectly into your low carb diet. The bonus is that they are easy to make! Low Carb Crispy Chicken... Read More » The post Low Carb Crispy Chicken Tenders appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Low Carb Crispy Chicken Tenders was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Homemakers". Use...| Successful Homemakers
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #YourTaxCash #CollectiveBias Who needs popcorn when you have these low carb foods to enjoy on your movie night?! Earlier this month, we received our tax refund. While the big bills were taken care of first,... Read More » The post Movie Night with Low Carb Foods appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- Movie Night with Low Carb Foods was first posted on at . ©2...| Successful Homemakers
To stretch your tax refund is a way that we can pay necessary bills while also making some family memories. We’ve always been a very frugal family. I was raised on a dairy farm, where money was short, but life was good. I learned many valuable lessons in frugality from my Mom. Once I married,... Read More » The post 15 Frugal Ways to Stretch Your Tax Refund appeared first on Successful Homemakers. --- 15 Frugal Ways to Stretch Your Tax Refund was first posted on at . ©2017 "Successful Hom...| Successful Homemakers
Making homemade corned beef is an easy process! Be the hero this St Patrick's Day and make this tasty dish from scratch in your Instant Pot!| Successful Homemakers
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Guest post from Jami Leigh Balmet Valentine’s Day can be a fun expression of love to our spouses, children, co-workers, family, and friends. Or, it could be a financial headache and just one more thing to add to our to do lists. Don’t let that happen this year. By planning ahead and taking a few...Read More »| Successful Homemakers