Sit and Stay A While
School mornings can be very hectic and sometimes overwhelming. You can feel pulled in every direction!! However, there are some things you can do to make things a little easier. These school morning hacks are sure to make your school mornings a little more manageable! School Morning Hacks to Make Things More Manageable Have you ever wondered how you can make… Read More
Here is a sample weekly meal plan for our family dinners. I had drifted away from doing these during COVID, and honestly, I started gaining weight again after being a stable weight for 2 years. I knew it was time to retrain myself! I decided to join Weight Watchers because when done properly, it works. It also helps retrain portion… Read More
I’ll be the first to admit that when we bought my 1890 Victorian home, I was a little naive to the cost and the work. Sometimes, I regret the purchase, other times I’m so glad we purchased it. We bought it at an absolute auction. The flaws of the house were covered, hidden in 1970s shag carpeting, wood paneling, and… Read More
Father’s day is coming!!! You want to be sure to let dad know how special he is with a perfect and unique gift!! These gift ideas for Father’s Day are sure to be a hit with your loved one! This list is sure to help you find the best gift for your dad (or grandpa or father figure), even those… Read More
If the pandemic has done nothing else, we’ve definitely learned to think outside the box. No more family nights out at a favorite restaurant, no more movie dates… at least for now. Right before the pandemic really hit, we were planning to go see Trolls in the theatre. My son loves the Trolls movies. Unfortunately, we didn’t make it, but… Read More
This post will show you how to make an easy, fast two-ingredient chocolate fudge. Uses chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk for a delicious, sweet treat. I know you have heard me sing the praises of sweetened condensed milk in previous posts. I love it. It’s magic in a can. Did you know you can make fudge with it? In… Read More
Do you make New Years’ Resolutions? Do you need some ideas? Do you keep them once you make them? Historically, I’m pretty bad at keeping any resolutions. I’m a creature of habit, and my habits can be hard to break. However, along the years, I’ve found that the resolutions I seem to keep are those that truly enhance my life…. Read More
This article has some great stocking stuffer ideas including a free stocking stuffer printable for planning! I grew up with a dad who LOVES Christmas. It is his favorite holiday. It was a HUGE event for us, even when we were at our poorest. They made sure our Christmas was special. It wasn’t just about the presents, granted we always… Read More
This recipe for no bake cookies with old fashioned oats are sure to please your whole family! I’ve been making these from the time I was old enough to help my mom in the kitchen. My mom used to make these cookies all the time for me and my brother. We absolutely loved them and they never lasted long in our house…. Read More
I know we have talked about keeping the kitchen clean throughout the week, but it’s spring cleaning time!! When you spring clean, it’s time to get into the down and dirty and use some elbow grease! Kitchen Spring Cleaning 101 Before you get started, you are going to gather all your supplies. (I also work better when I work to… Read More
