How I Get Organized for the Holidays (Without Losing My Mind) " Read More For years, the holiday season was a mix of joy and chaos. I loved hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas, but every year, I found myself scrambling—trying to remember what dishes I made last year or...
Remember waaaaaaay back in the spring when I posted about my project to make homemade vanilla extract? Well, the project is complete and we have SUCCESS! I was able to make the most delicious pure vanilla extract I have ever tasted. Honestly, I did not know there was...
Over that last few months I have been trying to find a protein shake that I would enjoy. It has been very frustrating mixing ingredients together only to discover that the combination was not good. My husband buys a specific protein shake that I absolutely think is...
My husband has been traveling quite a bit. When he is gone, I tend to keep dinners very kid-friendly and simple. Often, due to extra-curricular activities we will grab some fast-food. *gasp* This week, however, I was trying to keep the eating at home because we had...
A few months ago I found this quick and easy snack that ALL my kids love. Every time I make these, they never last more than a day or two. What I love about these energy bites is that they are small enough to pop in your mouth when you are in a hurry and they get you...
I enjoy applesauce, but never buy it because I am trying to eliminate high fructose corn syrup in our diet. The “Au natural” applesauce {read: bland and sour} is no good. As I was perusing Pinterest, I found a pin for homemade Crock Pot Applesauce. {Is it...
