Unbelievably Smart Ways to Use Coffee Filters Around the House.

The hard part is in all the little grey areas.They nag and annoy like a sort-of scratchy tag in the side of a new shirt that isn’t quite scratchy enough to go get the scissors and cut out right now.

Is this how it’s supposed to be?Is this the right way to be a mom/wife/home-maker/house-keeper?Unlike being at work, there’s no boss to tell you “good job.” There aren’t any co-workers to measure yourself against.

You just have to know.Or fake it really really well.. Am I doing enough?

Well, I could physically do more.

I could get up yet another 30 minutes earlier and get one more household task done.(Ideas: Oregano, Basil, Soy sauce, Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, Worchestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, grated carrots, chopped spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, etc.)

I love this recipe because it’s totally do-able while holding a baby and then, voila, I’ve made 4 meals worth of food!It makes me feel competent as a homekeeper for sure.

So, you can stir it at this point or not.Put the lid on and let it cook on low all day, or at least 5-6 hours.