Just a stay-at-home mother of four writing about books, parenting, and life in general. I hope you enjoy the ride.
Hello, my name is Kelly and I’m addicted to potatoes. Give me any kind of potatoes and I’ll love you forever! Cheesy, mashed, baked, scalloped, or any other kind I will devour. If I had to choose my favorite meal it would be steak and mashed potatoes. There’s something so…
Hello November! You are hands down my favorite month of the year (September and May tie for second). I love the feeling of this month. There’s nothing better than the way a great November day feels! I can’t wait to share with you all why I love this month best…
It’s been a minute since I have published a blog post about a challenge or a bucket list but I’m super excited for this one! I have wanted to post a Gratitude Challenge for almost four years now. This post has been sitting in my drafts collecting dust and I’m…
Sometimes you just want to make a simple and delicious meal that requires very little cleanup. This chicken parmesan recipe fits the bill! Updated: July 29th, 2025 I would love to tell you all that I found this delicious and simple chicken parmesan recipe on my own, but then I’d…
I know what you’re thinking, “What in the world is Italian grilled cheese?” Well, about 13 years ago I was freshman at ISU and went to lunch at the dorm. Someone in front of me ordered an “Italian Grilled Cheese” at the sandwich bar and then I watched the chef…
Hello Fall! I’m a sucker for the fall season. It’s my favorite because my birthday is in the fall (November), my favorite holiday is during fall (Thanksgiving), and it has the best sport (Football). Also, I love doing this easy fall craft with my kids. Disclaimer: In the name of…
Today I have decided to try something new with my blog post. Lately, I have been posting a bunch of recipe posts. As much as I LOVE posting recipes, sometimes you just need to switch things up. I decided to join this 20 questions book tag that I saw on…
For the past few years, I have been trying to find a fantastic Italian meatball recipe everyone in my family loved. I’m delighted to say that I FINALLY found the best recipe. I love the ease of this recipe and how it can pair perfectly with any pasta recipe. My…
A while ago I was craving some steak, but I wanted to try a new recipe. I decided to look up some easy and quick steak recipes that my family would enjoy. I found one for just steak and peppers, I showed it to Luke and said, “You know what…
Sometimes in life you stumble upon a recipe that makes your mouth water. This loaded mashed potato casserole does that for me. When I saw a picture of this recipe, I knew instantly that I was going to make this recipe a blog post. This is the perfect side dish…