finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Lean Cuisine, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HonestlyGood #ad http://comp.ly/3/8vNxcO.” You know that song Man on the Run? Well, most days I feel like I’m the mom version … I’m mom on the run! At least that’s […]
The first time I made an Italian meal for my in-laws I was shakin-in-my-boots nervous. You see, they’re not just Italian, they are super Italians – in name, in spirit and in their ability to cook the most amazing food ever. Why I ever thought lasagna was a good idea for dinner, I’m not sure. […]
We’ve got a whole week of school under our belts! Phewf! This is my first year as a REAL school mama. Our international student arrived on the 2nd and began her junior year of high school last Wednesday. Dominic takes her in the mornings and I pick up every afternoon. Which is reeking havoc on […]
I promised over on Instagram to eventually share the recipe for this fabulousness and would you look at me, here I am following through. High five! I’ve been making Dutch Babies for years. And why they are called that, I’ll never know. I think they are more commonly known as German pancakes. Anyways, they’re awesome. […]
Last night I packed up a picnic and we made our way downtown for music in the park. Our church was hosting a benefit concert to support the employees of a restaurant that had recently burned down since they’ve been displaced from their livelihood. Great idea, huh? With crisp, warm air blowing we settled next […]
I’m back with another round of Pioneer Woman copycat recipes. First round here. Ree Drummond is seriously one of my favorite gals and her food is just scrumptious! Perfect Pot Roast ★★★★★ We buy a 1/4 of a cow every year and I had some roasts I didn’t really know how to cook. So, I […]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pompeian Olive Oil. We be getting our grill on around here! Lordy, lordy … summer isn’t one of my favorite seasons (Fall girl represent!), but since it brings grilling to the forefront of our menu planning, I allow it to come around once a […]
With strawberries in full swing, we’ve been whipping up quite a few very berry treats, one of which is these delicious strawberry cream muffins from my mama’s recipe arsenal. This is our third year munching on these muffins with fresh strawberries and I couldn’t wait to snack on a batch this summer. I was lucky […]
Am I the only mom who is tired of eating PB&J and mac ‘n cheese alongside the kids at lunchtime? Oh, good! I figured I wasn’t alone! Instead of prepping a second “mom” lunch every day of the week when I’m short on time (which is usually why I end up with a bowl of […]
I’ve always been a breakfast girl. French toast, yes! Pancakes, even better! Toast with apricot jam, one of my favorite! But recently, I’ve come to realize that I feel much better throughout the day if I start it off with a protein rich breakfast. Hence, the birth of a Starbuck’s copycat – the Sausage and […]
AWARD WINNING CHILIBrought to you by Lauren from The Crafty Ginger INGREDIENTS 2 lbs ground beef, browned & drained 2 cans each of Kidney Beans, Red Beans & Black Beans (with the juice) 1 jar each of spicy & original Tabasco chili seasoning (we buy this at hy-vee) DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients together & cook […]