Dear Hallee: “Help!”

Posted by Hallee on Sep 30, 2011 in homeschooling, Housekeeping, Life, Marriage, Parenting

I’m embarrassed to say how long ago I received the following letter – several weeks at least. I read it, and started mulling over it and just never got back to it. It took me a while to decide how to respond, and then it took me a while to decide to respond here. The subject line in the email was “Help!”

Tags: Dear Hallee, Homemaking, housekeeper, Housekeeping, Human Interest, needing help, scheduling

Why, Yes

Posted by Hallee on Sep 29, 2011 in Parenting, Raising boys

Why, yes, there are boys who live here.

Tags: fun, Jeb, Johnathan, Parenting, parenting boys, Raising boys, Scott

What This Is Not

Posted by Hallee on Sep 28, 2011 in Blog Stuff, Life

Wordpress has had a few major security updates lately. Gregg has always handled everything on the site end of this blog, but one of the updates happened while he was traveling home from Afghanistan. During his most recent (and final) trip home, it took him four days of traveling before he was finally here – and most of those days he had no internet connection.

So, when Wordpress updated, it stripped my Stat Counter code.

Tags: Blog software, Blogging, Computing, Content management systems, Internet, internet connection, statcounter, Technology/Internet, WordPress, World Wide Web

This, Too, Shall Pass

Posted by Hallee on Sep 27, 2011 in Life, Parenting

My friend, Angela, has three little boys. Her oldest is in kindergarten and her youngest is one. Her middle boy has Down’s Syndrome and is extremely high maintenance. Angela, though, is wonderful and handles all of the challenges in her life with such grace that she inspires even the most weary of moms around her. She blogs with humor and amazing depth at her blog My Three Sons.

Tags: Angela, attachment parenting, breastfeeding, exhaustion, exhuastion, Johnathan, My Three Sons, Parenting, preemie, Scott

Menu Monday 26 SEP 11

Posted by Hallee on Sep 26, 2011 in Hallee's Galley, menus & menu planning

Here’s the menu for my family for the week of September 26th. As far as desserts go, I’m going to be trying a new cookie recipe or two to gear up for Christmas baking ideas!

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Tags: Breakfast, Cookie, Dinner, Food and drink, Hallee's Galley, Hospitality/Recreation, Lunch, Menu Monday, Menu Plan, Menu planning, menus, weekly menu, weekly menu plan

The Power of a Praying Wife: Chapter 30 – His Future

Posted by Hallee on Sep 25, 2011 in Christian Faith, Holy matrimony, Love, Marriage, Prayer, Praying Wife

Last Sunday, a couple in our church celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. I LOVE that there are several couples in our church that have been married for over 50 years. I think that is amazing. Gregg and I were older when we got married, so neither one of us really expect to make it to 65 years, but we’ll take 50 with gladness and joy.

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Tags: Holy matrimony, Love, Marriage, Pray, Prayer, praying wife, Stormie Omartian, The Power of a Praying Wife, wife

Fabulous Supper Nachos

Posted by Hallee on Sep 22, 2011 in entrees, Hallee's Galley, Mexican, Recipes

My mom found this recipe in a magazine probably thirty years ago. This recipe is AMAZING. I don’ t know exactly what sets it apart from other hot nachos recipes, but something does. You won’t find a better dish to take to a party – this is probably the dish for which I’m most often asked for the recipe. They’re called “Supper Nachos” because they are a meal. They’re a family favorite.

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Tags: Appetizers, Cuisine of the Southwestern United States, Food and drink, Hallee's Galley, Hospitality/Recreation, Mexican cuisine, Nachos, Recipe, Recipes, Refried beans, supper nachos, Tex-Mex cuisine

Homemade Taco Seasoning Spice Blend

Posted by Hallee on Sep 22, 2011 in Hallee's Galley, Recipes, sauces & spreads

I’m not a fan of the packaged seasoning mixes only because they contain ingredients other than the spices. I haven’t been using them now for about two years and haven’t missed using them yet.

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Tags: Hallee's Galley, Hospitality/Recreation, Recipe, Recipes, seasoning packets, seasonings, Spice, Spices

Homemade Refried Beans

Posted by Hallee on Sep 22, 2011 in entrees, Hallee's Galley, Mexican, Recipes, sides

I never realized how easy it was to make refried beans. As much as we love Mexican food, I hate to think about how many cans of beans we’ve gone through. This recipe is great as a side dish or in any recipe that calls for refried beans. This recipe will make 2 cans worth (about 2 pounds).

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Tags: black beans, Cuisine, Cuisine of the Southwestern United States, Cuisine of the Western United States, Food, Food and drink, Hallee's Galley, Hospitality/Recreation, Mexican cuisine, pinto beans, Recipe, Recipes, Refried beans, side items, sides, Tex-Mex cuisine

Vote for Hallee!

Posted by Hallee on Sep 21, 2011 in Blog Stuff

I am so thrilled that Hallee the Homemaker was nominated for the Circle of Moms Top 25 Home Management Blogs! Looking at the other blogs nominated, I am honored to be included in the lineup!