Hi Reader, We're kicking off the long weekend with a medical test for Julia. We've been here for almost four hours & I skipped breakfast so I'm getting cranky. It's cold, I'm starving, the internet is spotty, and the waiting room TV is blaring - it's like a torture chamber 😅 I'm done being dramatic. Some Souptember Favorites 🥣 I shared this graphic on Facebook and it's been more popular than I expected. Are you ready for soup season? Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup Chicken Gnocchi Soup Broccoli...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Labor Day weekend is almost here, and I’ve started thinking about what I want to make. I’m keeping things pretty simple: a few cookout favorites, something everyone can snack on, and definitely a dessert or two. Basically, food you can put out and let everyone help themselves to all afternoon. Here’s what’s likely to be on my table this year. Labor Day Menu Ideas My Fall-Off-the-Bone Coke Ribs This Meal Prep-friendly Pulled Pork My Mom’s Famous Sand Pudding My Go-to Summer Corn...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, And just like that, August is coming to an end. We're a week into the new school year & getting back into the routine of earlier wakeups, early bedtimes, and packing lunches. I'm on the hunt for a comfy chair for my room to read in so we stopped at La-Z-Boy this afternoon. I had never been before & I think I might be in love 😍 they were so comfortable. Now I just have to decide which one to get... 🏆 Top Recipes from August Creamy Ranch Chicken everyone searched for and made all...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Every so often I check which recipes you all are loving most, and this summer's favorites did not disappoint! There’s a little bit of everything here. Some budget-friendly, some healthy(ish) but full of flavor, and plenty of easy dinners for weeknights. And if you’re in the mood for something fresh and zesty, there’s a recipe for that too. 7 Reader-Loved Summer Dinners My Budget-Friendly Ramen Recipe This Creamy Chicken + Mushroom Dinner A Summer Go-to Antipasto Salad The Lasagna...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, You know I'm a big cookie lover, and back-to-school season is when that really comes in handy. A good cookie fixes a lot - long first days, packed lunches that need something fun, afternoons when kids come home starving. So here's my back-to-school cookie lineup. They're simple to make, and my kids could never say no to any of them. The Best Back-to-School Cookies The Best Old-fashioned Oatmeal Cookies My Favorite Pillsbury Copycat Cookies Caramely, Chocolaty Kitchen Sink Cookies...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! We did squeeze in one last mini trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this week. Despite being a lifelong Michigander, I had never been. It was lovely, but I don't think I need to go back 😅 A little too rural for me. It's our last week of summer break & we have a bunch of appointments and prep to do. Seven Recipes, Zero Stress Old-School Split Pea Soup, Zero Babysitting My Go-To Spinach & Feta Quiche Apple Crisp for One (No Sharing Required) The Copycat Soup You'll...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, You know my crockpot never really gets a break, even in the summer. If anything, I use it more this time of year, since dinner can cook itself while we're out doing other things. These are the seven dinners on my list for the rest of the month. If your weeks are as full as mine, I think they'll come in handy. Dump & Go Crockpot Dinners Tender Porcupine Meatballs with Rice Bold & Peppery Crockpot Steak Recipe My Favorite Crockpot Chicken & Rice Take-out Inspired Chicken & Noodles...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Sunday! Thanks for the squirrel advice last week. The new feeder is mostly going ok. We're headed to Home Depot in a bit to get a new faucet and I'm going to see if they have a metal baffle. ⭐️ Popular this weekend Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Blackberry Crumble (I'm going to shoot a video for this one today!) Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches Apple Cinnamon Zucchini Muffins Family Size Brownies (review below) 📦 Amazon Find I have this Staub...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Some of my favorite BBQ recipes don't involve a grill at all. Over the years, I've found a few shortcuts that deliver the same summery BBQ flavors, and honestly, I don't miss standing over the heat. Whether it's the slow cooker doing the work or a smoker adding the unmistakable flavor, these are the recipes I come to whenever I'm craving something from the grill. Indoor Summer BBQ Favorites The Crockpot Pulled Pork I Swear By My Favorite Smoked Beefy Queso Dip Fall-Off-the-Bone...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read