I have to admit that I’m totally stealing the idea for this blog post from a friend of mine (with her permission!). A few weeks ago, she announced that she was putting together a meal plan based on “food holidays.” I’ve done recipe posts based on one food holiday, but putting together a meal plan …

With snow in the forecast we’re rolling from one winter craft to the next over here. Add in a bit of outside play, hot cocoa sippin’, and favorite snowy books and it turns out that winter weather isn’t too bad after all! This snowman greeting card craft is one of our best. It has a …

There is something so redeeming about Valentine’s Day. A day set aside to show love and appreciation to the special people in our lives is such a great reminder to stop, pause and reflect. I’m all for it and adore celebrating Valentine’s Day for the entire month of February even with Valentine’s Day house decorations. …

Aren’t we all trying to eat healthier? I’ve been trying to introduce more paleo meals into my family meal planning, but it can be hard to make the switch. I don’t know about you, but I often feel like paleo meals, or any healthy meals for that matter, seem to take so long to make …

Did you get the dreaded note from school? Or see the tell-tale pink rash behind the ears or at the base of the neck? Or notice persistent head-scratching? No matter what it was that prompted you to check, you looked, and you found them: nits (eggs) and/or actual LICE. Now what? First double check: are …

It’s so COLD in so many areas of the country this week that I thought I would share one of my go-to cold winter night dinners with you! This one is so easy (CROCKPOT!) and is HEALTHY!! It’s Heathy Sweet Potato Turkey Chili and it’s delicious! My family loves chili. It’s one of those often …

I have had unruly, curly hair my entire life. Before I discovered hair product, the teacher used to joke that I had a lions mane in 6th grade. Just what an awkward tween girl wants to hear, right? In college, I finally figured out how to straighten my curly locks with a blow dryer, flat …

From early on kids have an affinity for joining their parents in the kitchen. It is exciting learning to cook! I mean, truly, there is nothing more fun than stirring and nothing more fun than eating something YOU made! Getting kids in the kitchen early and often is a lot of work, but trust me, …

Snickerdoodle cookies are one of my most favorite desserts. So, when I stumbled upon a recipe for snickerdoodle bread, I knew I had to give it a try! I merged that recipe with some elements from my best banana bread recipe and baked up something that tastes a bit like heaven! Truly, with a heavy …

I have had an Instant Pot sitting in my pantry for almost two years. Two years ago, I bought it for a steal on Amazon and was so excited to try it. But like many, I felt intimidated by the high pressure cooker. So instead of easily searching Google or YouTube for help, and instead …

If you live in the majority of the country right now, you know one thing- it’s !#&%*#ing cold! So far, we haven’t gotten too much snow. Last year our region hit nearly record-breaking snow totals, so I am mentally preparing for the same to happen again. That said, last year I had a newborn. I …

All our commitments this coming week are up in the air … snow is in the forecast! It kind of feels like Christmas is living on. We’ll bundle up and play, drink cocoa (probably with leftover candy canes as our “spoons” to stir), and watch movies while crafting our hearts out. These pipe cleaner snowflakes …