With winter in full swing, how do you stay cozy? Read this post for ideas on how to cuddle up and stay both warm and comfortable!
Category: Recipes
Ten Snacks for When There is Nothing to Eat
I am writing this post specifically for my youngest, who still lives at home. No matter how recently I have been to the grocery store, I hear the phrase, “There is nothing to eat” quite frequently. I know some of you are nodding your heads in agreement.Likely, the reason for this stems from wanting a …
SAVORY SUMMER PIE
Summer gardeners–are you up to your ears in tomatoes right now? I am, due not to my garden, but to my generous next-door neighbors who have a much better garden than I do. No matter where you got your tomatoes, here is a recipe to use them up, as well as any peppers, onions, or …
The Best Brownies
Made from scratch, these are arguably the best brownies!
things to do when you’re stuck at home– kids version
Need some ideas to entertain your kids? Tired of them being on screens all day? Read this article to them and try out some of these fun activities!
things to do when you’re stuck at home
Whether it’s a weather event, pandemic, or something else, sometimes you’re just stuck at home (or close to home). I’m a natural homebody, so this actually doesn’t scare me–it’s more like a challenge to come up with creative ideas so I never get bored. Sure, we could binge-watch our favorite Netflix shows, but there’s so …
Barbecue cups
Oh, so yummy! My mom got this recipe when I was in kindergarten and basically made these my whole childhood. I then made them throughout the years my kids were growing up, and every time I went to a church potluck or took food to someone who was sick or who just had a baby. …
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
…everyone loves these muffins, so I bake them over and over.
Best Pumpkin Bread
Fall is finally here! Ok, we’ve had a few very warm days (many, actually!). But it has cooled off some, and the leaves are turning and falling and there’s just that certain something in the air. If that doesn’t tell you it’s fall, maybe the sight of pumpkin-filled porches will! (Do you ever see a …
Eat dirt!
Mothers everywhere, it is now ok to let your child eat dirt. And worms! This fun recipe below is surprisingly similar to my friend over at Hodgepodge’s “Edible Sand” which she reposted from http://householdways.blogspot.com/2011/06/edible-sand-dessert.html. After I made “Edible Sand,” I realized I’d made this dessert 15 years ago with my then-4-year-old, with one change… regular Oreos …