Random thoughts from a mom whose blessings are overflowing.
Making homemade laundry detergent has become pretty popular these days. I started making my own liquid laundry detergent about nine years ago. While the process isn’t difficult, it does take a little bit of work. Not only that, it isn’t always convenient to store 5 or more gallons of laundry detergent. Those are some of [...]
I have been making lemon garlic chicken since last summer and my family really enjoys it. I wasn’t sure that the basil on top of the chicken would be appealing to my pickiest eater, but he loves it. The great thing is that it is safe for Joshua who has food allergies. When I can [...]
Another week has come to a close. I am so glad I started making a habit of taking a picture each day. It has been great to spend a little time each Saturday night reflecting on the week. Monday This handsome 9 year old got glasses on Monday. James was a little nervous about how [...]
I have been making these yummy fruit and cereal bars for a couple of years now and we really enjoy them. They are yummy enough to make us feel like we are eating a dessert, yet they are healthy enough that I don’t feel bad about letting my kids eat them. Plus, they are a [...]
We are still in the thick of cold and flu season, so I wanted to share some information with you that may come in handy, especially if you like to avoid antibiotics. Note: I am not a health care professional and will never claim to be. The information that follows is from my own personal [...]
Last month I stopped by our local Goodwill store. I had just repainted our dining room and was looking to see if there were any inexpensive items I could use for decorating. I found a cork board for about $2. While I didn’t mind the way it looked, I decided it was a perfect candidate [...]
One of our family’s favorite meals is spaghetti with meat sauce. Adding a salad and a smoothie makes this a healthy meal as well. By using home canned tomato sauce/spaghetti sauce, home grown lettuce (in the summer), and venison this meal is extremely inexpensive for us. Spaghetti is usually in our menu rotation at least [...]
This week I am going to turn 38 years old. I don’t feel much more than 20 most of the time, but I have the life experiences to prove I’m not that young anymore. Back in October I read a blog post that blew me away. It was about a woman who did 38 random [...]
I hope you had a great week. Ours was busy, but good. Here is a glimpse at our week in pictures. Monday Joseph had just enjoyed a chocolate cupcake and then decided it was time to take a rest. He was oblivious to the fact that he had chocolate all over his face. While I [...]
Welcome to Blessings Overflowing! My name is Jackie and I am a wife and mom to 5 beautiful children. This is my little corner of the blogosphere where you will find me rambling about such things as sewing, cooking, crochet, gardening, my family and more. [Read More …]
