We just got our internet hooked up! Considering that we left Ohio a month ago now, this is good news... especially for my blog. ;) I'm so excited about getting back to regular blogging! :) I can't wait to show pictures of my new kitchen and give a family news update... and then get back to foodie stuff. :)

My kitchen tip this week is one that I read on someone else's blog, back before we had a dishwasher. And that is: For all the dishes that don't fit/go in the dishwasher, run some hot soapy water in the biggest bowl/pan and wash them in there instead of in the sink. My by-hand dishes use very little water this way!

And you all were right... I really do like having a dishwasher! We fill ours about every 1.5 days. From the start I haven't pre-rinsed anything, and everything has come out clean, so I've just stuck with that! One of the best things (at least for me at this stage of life) is that the sippy cups (we use them as "traveling water bottles" for the children around the house and in the car) come out sterilized and smelling great despite the many crevices. :)

P.S. For those of you washing all your dishes by hand (surely I wasn't the only one doing that?!), here is my post about conserving on water and dish soap. :)

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