I was having a hard time deciding how to start this post, so I asked Goose how she would describe sweet potato and kale soup. Her response: “Yummy, yummy, yummy!” We both giggled before she elaborated, “I like the different textures. The sweet potatoes are soft, and the kale has a little bit of crunch.… Read More Sweet Potato and Kale Soup
There aren’t enough words to describe my obsession with these butterscotch pecan oatmeal cookies! They’re sweet and spicy, chewy and crunchy, and the perfect little treat for any fall or winter gathering! When I was in high school, I looked under the lid of a canister of Quaker Oats and found their recipe for Vanishing… Read More Butterscotch Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
Y’all. It’s too hot out here. It’s the type of heat where the thought of turning on my oven or sweating in front of the stove makes me behave irrationally. For the sake of my family, and possibly yours, I’ve gathered a few of my favorite no-heat meals. They’ll keep you feeling cool and fresh… Read More 5 of My Favorite No-Heat Meals
To me, being organized does not mean remembering everything. It means having systems in place to ensure that our lives run smoothly. I don’t have space in my brain to store all of our schedules and lists so I rely on different devices and strategies to keep track of what’s important. One of the biggest… Read More Get Your Family Organized with a Color-Coded Calendar
From the time my kids were born until very recently, I did the meal planning practically by myself. This was mainly to make sure they were introduced to a variety of foods and were eating a balanced diet. Earlier this year, though, they started making requests about what was on the dinner table. I looked… Read More 4-Week Dinner Menu : Meal Planning Update
When my kids went on winter break in mid-December, I told myself that I was going to take a pause from posting on social media for a couple of weeks. I just wanted to slow down and be present with them while they were home. Well, weeks turned into months and before I knew it,… Read More Life Updates 2023 (So Far)
If you want a quick recipe for a festive treat, it doesn’t get easier than these fluffy red velvet cake mix cookies! All you need is a box of cake mix, a stick of butter, and a couple of eggs to bake up a batch of deliciousness. I also add in white chocolate chips and… Read More Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Pesto bean soup is an excellent cold weather meal to keep in your back pocket! With a mix of fresh produce, canned beans, and jarred pesto, it’s simply delicious, and instantly warms your tummy! I’ve said it a million times before, but the secret to my cozy, flavorful recipes is a Dutch oven. I’ve tried this… Read More Pesto Bean Soup
Hey friends! I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Desirae from the Minimal-ish Podcast about simple ideas to make the holidays magical for my kids while living intentionally. There is so much pressure this time of year, specifically for those us unofficially tasked as the providers of special memories, so I touched on how I… Read More Simple Ideas to Make the Holidays Magical
Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. October is Fire Prevention Month and I figured this was an ideal time to talk about steps we take to help make sure that our home is safe. Nothing is more important than the well-being of my family, and I am so excited to share how First… Read More Fire Prevention Month with First Alert
