August is here. This summer has been going by quickly. It has been a busy summer for us here at This Crazy Home. We have spent many more weekends on the road this summer than we have at home. I wish I could say things are slowing down for August, but I cannot. We have…
Welcome to The Flock!
I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to the newest members of our home! Six Brahma chicks that are yet to be named. They love to sing in the sunshine and love to be held. These chicks are growing quickly, and they will soon be the newest members of our backyard flock. We…
Meal Prep: Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad
I love a good Caesar salad. It is actually one of my favorite types of salad. As simple as it is, the flavor of a good Caesar salad combined with the crunchiness of the Romaine lettuce and the croutons are a beautiful combination. The Caesar salad has its origins in Mexico, where it was created…
What the Tragedy at Notre-Dame Can Teach Us About Delaying Our Dreams
Yesterday, as I watched the news unfolding about the tragedy at Notre Dame, I was transported back to when I visited. I was lucky enough to be afforded the opportunity to live in Europe while in the Air Force. I took advantage of the tremendous travel opportunities every chance I got. I remember the first…
Meal Prep: Steak Fajitas
I am prepping lunches for the first half of the week today. I’m a day late because we had a crazy Sunday with two cranky kids. Sarah and I can both eat the same thing for lunch all week long without issue, but it is nice to change it up. We will usually try to…
A Preschool Science Fair
Both of our children attend daycare at a small private school/daycare. Every spring the daycare holds a science fair for the kids. All the children that want to participate do a project and present it with their parents in front of the other children from the daycare and the older kids from the school. That…
Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes and Cabbage)
I love potatoes. I love eating them fried, baked, mashed, or any other way you can cook them. I especially love mashed potatoes. They are the perfect side dish for so many meals. You can make them as creamy or lumpy as you like. You can change the flavor and texture by varying the amount…
Slow Cooker Ginger Ale Corned Beef
I love cooking for holidays. Not just major food holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, either. I try to center most holidays in our home around some big meal. St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to cook for. I try to change up my menu every year. We usually have some family or…
Our Financial Journey: An Overview
We began our financial journey together in 2012, not long before we got married. We were living together at the time, and like many couples, we had discussions and arguments about money. I was active duty in the Air Force at the time. Sarah had moved across three states to come to live with me.…
Welcome to This Crazy Home!
Hello and welcome! Feel free to look around. We are an ordinary married couple with two young children. We are using this blog to document our journey from being deep in debt to our goal of financial freedom. Along the way, we hope to share with you the steps we take, as well as sharing…