Our family has dear relatives and friends that live states away. In between visits we aim to keep in touch and thanks to technology – hello FaceTime and email! – we do pretty well. Nothing quite beats a tangible connection though. My daughter likes to send pen pal letters to her cousin and my preschooler …

This year I wanted to simplify our Christmas tree’s decor. We opted to add white lights, a sparkling garland, and homemade salt dough ornaments. It’s the perfect touch of matching coziness and my kids are so proud that they had such an active hand in making our tree’s final beauty come together. Thankfully, salt dough …

While cow’s milk continues to lead the milk market, a variety of plant-based milks are becoming very popular, such as almond, oat, coconut, and hemp milk. To make plant-based milk at home usually requires some time, a good soaking of the nuts or seeds, and then some arm strength as you squeeze the milk through …

Rainbow Sprinkle Funfetti cake is so easy to make! You can make a vanilla cake from scratch and add sprinkles or whip up a box cake (we’ll never tell!) but either way, you’ll have the most fun cake for a birthday or celebration. WHAT YOU NEED: Two (2) Vanilla Cake Mixes (or homemade cake recipe …

If you are looking for a delicious appetizer to serve this holiday or on football Sunday, we have just the one! These Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs are the best! Bacon + tater tots + cheese = AMAZING! These bite size, bacon snacks are easy to make and will probably be eaten faster than you …

One of my favorite candy bars hands down has to be a Take 5 Bar. It has everything that is good about candy – peanut butter, chocolate, pretzels AND caramel. They are the absolute best. Did you know that you can make your own and it’s super easy? Yep, today we are going to show …

You guys! Christmas is in a week and a half?! I am equal parts excited and panicked. Have you squared away your holiday plans yet? Christmas dinner is a big deal – it puts the cap on a (hopefully) great day. Many families have strong menu traditions for their Christmas dinner. If that’s NOT you, …

I just love all the holiday baking right now. Seriously, I could bake yummy treats all day long if I had the time and had more people to gobble them all up. Meet the Holiday Chex Mix which just happens to be GLUTEN FREE! While I’ve been making some sinfully delicious treats lately, I know …

Today’s holiday gift guide is for the expecting mom in your life. Perhaps your sister, friend, relative, coworker, spouse, or hello, yourself is expecting. Pamper them (or yourself!) a bit and embrace that bump! Holiday Gift Guide: For the Expecting Mom Slippers New, luxe slippers are a great option for an expecting mom. Swollen feet …

Ya’ll I have a recipe winner for you – peanut butter banana oat mini muffins! My children have all inherited my sweet tooth and thus I am constantly bombarded with the question, “May I have a dessert? Just a small one? A tiiiiiiiiiiny treat?” It happens after breakfast, before lunch, and as I tuck them …

December is full of holidays—and that means it’s also full of days off school. Keep the little ones at your place entertained with these fun holiday crafts for kids! In honor of 2020, we have a special one at the end so DON’T MISS IT! First Day of Winter Holiday Crafts for Kids Snow Globe: …

Since I’ve been baking the same beloved cookies for my family recently due to the holidays, I decided it was time to try something new. Luckily, it was a total win with these Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies. They were easy to make, deliciously soft and the whole family loved them. They taste exactly like a …