If you can’t tell, I love making prints! Prints (or printables as most bloggers call them) are an instant super fun and super easy way to switch up your household decoration with nothing more than a printer and an empty frame. I grab my frames cheap at places like Hobby Lobby or TJ Maxx and … Read more
Looking for a cranberry juice mocktail recipe? Look no more! Try this Cranberry & Rosemary Mocktail Recipe, a perfect blend of holiday fun with the requisite cranberries, ginger, and lemon to create an all around delicious, sippable and striking drink. Using fresh cranberries as the highlight, you could also easily turn this mocktail into a … Read more
Looking for a busy night meal that doesn’t sacrifice nutrition? One of nearly every families staple meals during the week (or month) include macaroni and cheese. And of course, there are a million ways to make it and mix it, from hamburger meat to changing up Velveeta for white cheddar. But nothing says down home … Read more
Struggling to get your kids off devices and to pretend play? I know it can be struggle for parents (especially at the end of the day!) to come up with creative and fun ideas to keep kids busy, so I am here to help out. My kids, above all, love pretend play. In the past … Read more
I think we have all said, especially as parents after a long day, “let’s play the quiet game.” Typically this consists of no one speaking until a child, usually after about 14 seconds, giggles and they are out. Basically, it never works. But in my house, we DO play the quiet game. And this is … Read more
Over the summer I partnered with Sleep Number and helped bring information about Sleep Number Mattresses to twitter, including a fun mattress giveaway. Now, several months later, I am back to share my personal experience with the Sleep Number i8 bed we are currently sleeping on. Now over the years throughout our marriage, we have had … Read more
Are you looking for free printables for your home decor? This is the second printable to a two part watercolor set that I have created (and will continue to create!) with a beautiful and inspirational quote that you can download by PDF file and frame in your home. You can use this PDF 8×10 print to … Read more
Are you looking for free printables for your home decor? Look no more! I have created (and will continue to create!) some beautiful quotes that you can download by PDF file and frame in your home. I love printables because they are instant art and using free ones from my site and others, means you can … Read more
When it comes to reading, I am no stranger. Reading is the love of my life and the 900 books I am currently hoarding on shelves, under beds, in Tupperware containers and the top of my closet goes to show for it. However, when it comes to my kids, sometimes I feel like reading is … Read more
Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad is about the easiest recipe out there. Who says lunch has to be boring? DOWN WITH THE PB&J! (actually, I still like those…hahaha) and up with Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad. Instead of succumbing to yet another sandwich, you can have a grown up lunch that is restaurant quality right in the … Read more
With back to school in just two weeks, getting on a sleep routine has never been more important. Somewhere around May when summer hits, we become super lackadaisical with bedtime. Staying up past normal time? No big deal. Movie running late? Not a problem. Late night swim at our pool? We got this. Then August … Read more
Every afternoon since school started, the first thing the kids do when they walk in the door is to drop their backpacks in the hall and head to the pantry. I know that school lets them have a snack and a meal, but neither one can sit down to do homework or even relax until … Read more
I can still remember the first time I tried the Chuao Chocolatier bars. My husband’s grandmothers birthday was coming up and she loves all things chocolate. Being a good granddaughter (in law) I decided to find some unique candy bars for her and put them in a bag. What else could a 85 year old … Read more
1. Paleo Chicken Pot Pie | Everyday Maven 2. Spicy Sausage and Shrimp Skillet | Delicious Meets Healthy 3. Paleo Italian Chicken Fingers | Tastes of Lizzy T’s 4. Paleo Chicken Tikka Masala | Healthy Nibbles and Bits 5. Mexican Style Cauliflower Rice | The Pinning Mama 6. Paleo Turkey Sweet Potato Meatballs | The … Read more
The middle of last week I was at a church class learning all about our local church. It’s one of the prerequisites to volunteering or being involved in a team and as I wanted to try out for the music team, I found myself sitting there on a Wed night learning how the church got … Read more