Domestic Commando is for SAHMs and SAHDs (really, can’t we come up with a less depressing term? Domestic Commando is so much better than SAHD) who want to enlist and take charge of their stay-at-home parenting decision. I like to serve up helpful tips (Tactical Ops), easy recipes, family preparedness info, and an occasional side of attitude. Whether you’re home for a few weeks or a few years, stop by for a positive perspective that’s a little bit old school, a little bit new school (sometimes I wish I’d homeschooled), occasionally crunchy and always efficiently self-reliant.Tumblr (3.0; @1domcom)http://domesticcommando.com/So this year&rsquo;s class of culinary herbs is pretty standard for me. They are mostly hearty herbs...http://domesticcommando.com/post/47862937726http://domesticcommando.com/post/47862937726Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:01:28 -0400The time has finally come to re-fresh the herb garden. My wonderful herb plants lasted many years...http://domesticcommando.com/post/47724664649http://domesticcommando.com/post/47724664649Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:57:50 -0400When I created the job title Domestic Commando, it was a defiant response to the stigma associated...http://domesticcommando.com/post/34097578709http://domesticcommando.com/post/34097578709Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:29:59 -0400Some days it&rsquo;s nice to do something a little extra for dinner that isn&rsquo;t exhausting or...http://domesticcommando.com/post/29913716943http://domesticcommando.com/post/29913716943Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:54:00 -0400quick breadcooking with kidseasy and funWhen you&rsquo;re on the job 24/7, anything that wastes your time is simply unacceptable.  I think...http://domesticcommando.com/post/28489527469http://domesticcommando.com/post/28489527469Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:26:52 -0400organizationmoney savingfamily funReady Packstime saving                                                  I kinda like ducks.  They waddle along on triple-E...http://domesticcommando.com/post/26999553592http://domesticcommando.com/post/26999553592Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:51:00 -0400philosophically speakinggrace under pressurepersonal bestI admit, pork tenderloin isn’t exactly inexpensive; but every now and then it&rsquo;s absolutely...http://domesticcommando.com/post/26836255400http://domesticcommando.com/post/26836255400Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:07:32 -0400porkgluten-freeeasy recipeWhen the kids were quite young, the church we attended had a remarkable woman, Mother Turk, as the...http://domesticcommando.com/post/26562776557http://domesticcommando.com/post/26562776557Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:20:34 -0400blessingfamily traditioncomfortI find myself watching less and less daytime television. When I do watch, I rarely tune in to the...http://domesticcommando.com/post/26442127812http://domesticcommando.com/post/26442127812Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:52:50 -0400just a little ranttelevision gatekeepersAs you may know from the book, I am very fond of routine. I really appreciate the comfort that comes...http://domesticcommando.com/post/26096664706http://domesticcommando.com/post/26096664706Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:53:00 -0400familypetsroutineday in the lifeIt is not a beverage. It is an event. In our home, it is known, simply, as “morning coffee.” It is...http://domesticcommando.com/post/26008490263http://domesticcommando.com/post/26008490263Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:11:00 -0400routinebe good to mamaOne of my biggest challenges as a mom was playtime. I was reminded of this inadequacy this morning...http://domesticcommando.com/post/25944249831http://domesticcommando.com/post/25944249831Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:35:00 -0400a little guiltplay challengedThis recipe for meatloaf falls under comfort food for me. The earthy nature of the sage warms the...http://domesticcommando.com/post/25926011171http://domesticcommando.com/post/25926011171Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:54:00 -0400Feeding the Troopscomfort foodeasy recipemeat loaf I was thrilled when we converted a small room off of the kitchen into a laundry room. One of the...http://domesticcommando.com/post/25926012745http://domesticcommando.com/post/25926012745Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:46:00 -0400Tactical Opshousehold tipgetting organizedI prefer using golden raisins to the traditional dark raisins. They always seem plumper and mildly...http://domesticcommando.com/post/25851887447http://domesticcommando.com/post/25851887447Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:52:00 -0400Feeding the Troopssnackskid food<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m63d56uz5k1rz4eeco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our local Penzey’s is closing.</p> <p>one.last.run.</p> <p>:-(</p>http://domesticcommando.com/post/25741118776http://domesticcommando.com/post/25741118776Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:29:00 -0400obsessionOkay. So here’s the deal. When I was a sophomore in high school, I had a crush on a guy whose father...http://domesticcommando.com/post/25668759540http://domesticcommando.com/post/25668759540Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:03:00 -0400a little rantmommy warsjudge notrespect“The best way out is always through.” - Robert Frosthttp://domesticcommando.com/post/25666036597http://domesticcommando.com/post/25666036597Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:21:39 -0400<img src="https://78.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m602nnp5Mr1rz4eeco1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>My first ad! It found the perfect home on the Hormonal Imbalances blog. I’ve linked this ad to Diana’s blog. Check it out when you have a moment.</p>http://domesticcommando.com/post/25624099473http://domesticcommando.com/post/25624099473Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:50:00 -0400This simple, savory macaroni salad is my very favorite. Cucumber gives it a bright, fresh taste that...http://domesticcommando.com/post/25574024919http://domesticcommando.com/post/25574024919Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:57:00 -0400Feeding the Troopspot luck recipesummertime saladpasta salad