by Drew Ellenwood | May 5, 2015 | Guys Trying to Survive
My daughter Lucy wrote this for us guys trying to survive. She and her husband Matt minister to students in Southern California. Being in student ministry means you’re on a budget and no joke. Let’s read what Lucy has to tell us from her experience. Take it away,...
by Drew Ellenwood | Oct 11, 2014 | Guys Trying to Survive
Okay, guys surviving. Of course you know how to make mac&cheese. The instructions are the back of the box. I’m going to take you through the paces of real macaroni and cheese that isn’t made with orange sawdust. Along the way we’ll learn how to do four cooking...
by Drew Ellenwood | May 14, 2014 | Guys Trying to Survive
I started “Guys Trying to Survive” because I was (am) trying to survive a loss. So, man, you may find yourself struggling, too. Your lady is gone. Death, divorce, disability, and on and on. Much in life takes away. That’s the way it is, and there’s no profit in...
by Drew Ellenwood | Apr 16, 2014 | Guys Trying to Survive
Hey, men. (Or ladies trying to survive and reading this.) Ask yourself: Why bother with grocery shopping when it’s easy and quick to pick something up from a drive-thru? You can do that. You can eat out or bring in each night. But lo, there are two problems: 1. ...
by Drew Ellenwood | Mar 19, 2014 | Guys Trying to Survive
Time for another ‘Guys Trying to Survive.’ You’ve cleaned the refrig and made a pie. Give yourself a hand. Now, let’s make a quick and simple meal: Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas. My kids pump their fists and say “Yes!” when they find out these are for dinner. ...
by Drew Ellenwood | Feb 5, 2014 | Guys Trying to Survive
For us guys trying to survive, I’m going to start cooking class with a cherry pie. And why not? We could start with how to boil water, but then what do you have? Hot water. My way you end up with: 1. A Cherry Pie 2. Survival Confidence My wife Dona use to make a...
