Real food snack ideas can be just as easy as the typical “go-to” snacks – only a whole lot healthier. And they don’t have to be blah or boring, either. Here are some of our favorite ideas… It seems that we go from sport to sport, field trip to day trip, year round. And I love it. BUT I started… Read More
What’s saving my life right now
What’s saving my life right now. When the days feel long and dreary, it’s important to take notice of the things that are saving us. It’s easy to find the things that are draining and stressing, so instead, let’s find the things that are making the long winter months as enjoyable as possible. I first heard of this idea from… Read More
Family Favorite Brunch Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals
This collection of recipes will serve you well for any meal of any day. They are family favorites for the down-to-earth, not-always-from-scratch cook! Twenty years ago, when I was a new cook, I felt like I was floundering in the kitchen and brunch recipes were my saving grace. So many “dinner-type” recipes I couldn’t get right and ended up tasting… Read More
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Elderberry syrup is one of our mainstays when it comes to keeping everyone healthy during the cold winter months. It’s very easy to make and tastes delicious… The last few winters have found me reaching for store bought Elderberry syrup when the crud hit our house. The kids loved taking it and I felt good knowing there weren’t any yuck… Read More
How to get more books into your reading life
Figuring out how to get more books read is every reader’s dilemma. There are never enough hours in the day and far too many things that need done, demanding our attention. Here’s how I’m getting more books into my reading life… When I was a little girl, I was a voracious reader. As in: I was the kid going to… Read More
Bullet Journaling, my way
Bullet journaling needn’t be an over-the-top, super cutesy, creative process. Finding a method that works for you is easier than you think and just might be the thing that saves your sanity. When I first heard about bullet journaling, I did what all curious wonderers do – and headed straight to Pinterest to find images of bullet journaling. I was… Read More