With kids in the house, it’s hard not to keep up to date on the latest movies hitting the theaters. Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that Inside Out has hit theaters. We tried to take the boys last week, but our plans fell through, and now they are holding out …
Having an arsenal of quick dishes on hand with a new little one in the house is essential. This quick pasta & ham skillet is an essential dish in our house. Most of the cooking takes place on its own, so I can focus on tending to the baby or helping my older boys …
This year the 4th of July will be really low-key for us. I’m not up to doing a huge BBQ, so we will be doing a small 4th of July BBQ at a friend’s house. It just so happens that we will be able to see the fireworks show from our friend’s house. Glad we …
I can’t say enough how much I am not ready for the heat this summer is bringing. It seems too early to be this hot! My husband does assure me that July and August are not supposed to be as bad as usual because of the weather patterns. I hope he is right! The boys …
I can’t believe it’s less than 2 weeks until we get to meet our little one, and yet there’s so much to do still! I always have batches of frozen muffins in the freezer for a quick breakfast, but I have been trying to get a little ahead. Along with loaves of banana bread, pumpkin …
My goodness, it has been extremely HOT around my neck of the woods. I know I’m not the only one complaining of the heat as we have already had several days in the 90s. I know, too many, that doesn’t seem like much, but I would guess that we rarely have 10 summer days where …
Breakfast on the weekends is a big deal in our house and has become a bigger deal since both boys started school. Living on a farm, we are all together for most meals. However, it seems like during the week, breakfast is rushed so much that we tend to reach for cold cereal, instant oatmeal, …
The 4th of July is right around the corner, and our family has some basic traditions. Our local town doesn’t do fireworks, but they are done as a valley-wide thing. This means that the whole family (including the in-laws) load up, and we head into a neighboring town. The fireworks are hosted on the lawn …
As the weather turns warmer, my family likes to reach for cool treats and our scope doesn’t just include popsicles. Oftentimes, we will reach for this easy-to-make Strawberry Ice recipe. When I say easy, I mean easy, as it’s truly as simple as mixing up a box of Jell-O. So easy the kids can do …
Whether baked, fried, mashed, or roasted, potatoes have long been one of the most comforting foods around. These 35 Tantalizing Potato Recipes are perfect for those days you need just a little bit of comfort, but for the upcoming holiday celebrations. These takes on classics are great for taking to a potluck or sharing as …