Just a stay-at-home mother of four writing about books, parenting, and life in general. I hope you enjoy the ride.
So apparently I’m OBSESSED with broccoli! A good majority of my recipe posts include broccoli and I’ll admit I’m a sucker for some broccoli. Also, my boys love cooked broccoli so anytime I get a chance sneak this healthy vegetable onto their plates I do! This dish, in particular, is…
Hello, winter! One of my favorite things about winter is all the delicious and warming winter recipes. This instant pot beef stew is one of my go-to dinner recipes. I love curling up with a big warm bowl of this stew. It’s filling and it is so delicious your family…
Does anyone else have an obsession with Chipotle? I swear I could have Chipotle multiple times a week if my budget would allow it. My stomach wouldn’t really agree with that idea but my heart would be so full! When I say, “I love Chipotle” it is an understatement. I…
Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post contains affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you). Alright, it’s confession time for me: I love avocadoes! I also didn’t…
Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post contains affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you). I still remember the first time I made this mini Oreo cheesecake…
Do you call them tortellini or ravs? I call them tortellini but Luke, and a lot of people in central Illinois, call them ravs. It was a little confusing when we first started dating but now I’m used to it. Baked tortellini is one of Luke’s favorite meals to order…
A few weeks ago on my Facebook page for this blog I made a poll asking people what my next recipe should be. It was very close but people wanted a side dish for my next recipe. The reason why I chose this Summer Veggies Bake recipe is because I…
It’s summer time! One of my favorite summer side dishes is broccoli salad. My mother-in-law makes the BEST broccoli salad and any time she makes it I have at least three servings. Well, I decided to finally make it for myself! I also thought it would be awesome to make…
A few weeks ago on my Facebook page I asked if you guys wanted my next recipe post to be a casserole or a crockpot recipe. You chose a crockpot recipe and so I searched for a super easy one that is also delicious. I tried a broccoli cheddar soup…
This is my easy biscuits and gravy recipe! It is absolutely delicious and it only takes about 15 minutes to make. I hope you enjoy it! (Updated: 3/20/25) This is my go-to breakfast meal! Luke LOVES biscuits and gravy! So a few years ago I looked up how to make…