I live in a small rural town, and we only have one chain “sit down” restaurant that is in the neighboring town. It’s actually the only chain sit-down restaurant for over 100 miles. The only chain restaurant in our town is Chili’s, and our whole community is slightly addicted to anything they serve. When Chili’s …
It’s hard to believe that the schools in the valley will all be getting out at the end of this week. It doesn’t seem possible that I will have a 2nd grader, a full-time kindergartner, and a newborn. Where has the time gone? As summer starts, we will be kicking it off with camping, BBQs, …
One thing my family can’t live without is whip cream. We go through quite a bit during the winter, but I can’t tell you how much we go through during the summer. Let’s not forget that fresh berries are a hot commodity around our house! I try my best always to have a batch of …
This post on how to make iced coffee is brought to you on behalf of my partnership with Hamilton Beach. The thoughts and opinions below are my own, and I was not influenced in any way by this partnership. I enjoy a couple of warm cups of coffee in the morning, and before receiving my …
The weather is finally changing, and we don’t seem to have any snow in the forecast, which leads me to look for some fun new cool drinks for the boys and me to enjoy. I’m looking forward to getting the deck furniture out in a couple of weeks to sit out there and work while …
One thing my house doesn’t run out of is tortillas. They have so many uses and are a family favorite for various reasons. Not only do they taste great, but they sure do make into a meal in a hurry! The whole household prefers this homemade flour tortilla recipe to store-bought any day. Tortillas can …
We’re on Spring break this week and are using our timeshare. Having our timeshare has greatly helped control costs, while still allowing us to enjoy the activities in each city. This year we’re visiting Las Vegas, and one of the biggest expenses in Vegas is the food. It’s almost impossible to take the family out …