I walked into her kitchen and saw it simmering on the stove – my mom’s homemade Sloppy Joes. My mouth watered, and memories came pouring back, bringing me right back to my child hood. “Oh Mom, it’s been forever since […]
Strawberry Margarita Pie
May28
It’s that time of year when I get a hankering for anything strawberry, and I count the weeks till we can go pick them ourselves. I just love a good Strawberry Pie, especially one mixed with fresh strawberries and whipped […]
Saving Money on Vacation (on food)
Jun12
Since I just returned from the beach, I thought I would share some of my past tried and true tips about saving money on food while vacationing. Believe it or not, one new trick I did this year was to bring a […]
Enjoy and Organize Your Spices (Free Printable)
Oct20
Do you remember my post about Brownies + Needing Chocolate = Chaos? It was from a few years ago, but it’s a perfect tie into our Clutter Countdown Challenge. I know all of you foodie loving readers can understand the […]
What Are Your Monthly Food Costs? Chime in.
Jun18
This past month has been a whirlwind of emotion. Our two eldest sons have now officially left the nest. Our eldest has a summer internship and our second son has started college football/summer school. Yes, two children in college is […]
What Recipes Should We Know by Heart? (Please add yours to the Top 10 list)
Mar21
Our family christened an inaugural year, so to speak. Our eldest child turned 18 this year – officially a “man.” Yet, in our household, there are certain responsibilities of manhood that comes as a prerequisite to graduation. I’ve shared before […]
To Every Mom Who Makes a School Lunch
Nov5
Every morning, I drag myself down the stairs, grind the coffee beans and wait for that first drip to percolate. Early morning hours and I aren’t always on the best of terms, so there’s something about making that school lunch […]
Fun Kid Dinner Ideas: Eat UNDER the Table, Dessert for Dinner!
Oct15
And all the mommas of the world, shouted, “AMEN!” Honestly, how does the turn around happen so quickly? I JUST made them dinner! Let’s make a pledge. Commit to giving ourselves some slack in this department because it can be […]
Top 10 Table Manners Every Kid Should Know
Sep24
Anyone who knows me well, knows that dinner time at home with my family is the BEST part of my day! We love to have FUN around the dinner table with wacky theme dinners and games, but we also try […]
My No Spend Pantry Challenge & Meal Ideas
Sep18
The pantry door slid open and out fell two bags of tortilla chips with nothing more than crumbs sprinkled at the bottom. As I peered inside, I saw an additional open tortilla bag, alongside an open pretzel bag, potato chips […]
When Your Child Decides to Go Vegetarian
Aug26
The Protein Challenge I have often described my teenage daughter as a party looking for a place to happen. She’s lighthearted and funny, and her interests can change as often as the weather. So when she popped into the kitchen […]
After 4 Years, a Good-bye (& the Best of)
Aug13
“For me, the kitchen feels like the heart of our home. One whiff of my coffee brewing in the morning lifts and it soothes my spirit. The sight, smell and taste of a particular recipe has the potential for such […]
Treats Teens Love (Share Yours)
Jul29
Fresh out of college, I dove right into my role as Director of Music and Youth at our local church. My days were spent working on music and my evenings kept me incredibly young as I shared life together with […]
$100 Cracker Barrel Farm to Table Giveaway: Tasty Tuesday
Jul22
If you’ve followed my blog for any amount of time, you know about my devoted allegiance to all things Cracker Barrel. We created so many family’s memories under the wood planked roof of that restaurant and I’m always excited when […]
Quick Summer Entertaining Recipes (Tasty Tuesday)
Jul2
It’s that time of year when we all enjoy some outside grilling, and I’m always looking for new recipes to bring to our outdoor entertaining. We are consistently grilling in bulk on a weekly basis, so I am enjoying those […]
