Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you; thank you for supporting this page! Last winter, we had found some canned chicken soup that we liked at Sam’s Club and so I always made sure I had a few cases on hand. They came in handy when we were unlucky enough […] Read more…
Fun Fall Snacks
***This article was originally published in the Fall 2013 issue of Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission.*** When I was first working on this I was a little concerned that my photos wouldn’t be Pinterest worthy. And then I realized that this a family magazine with articles written by real families […] Read more…
Spring Brunches & Punches
***This article originally appeared in the Spring 2013 issue of Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission.*** I love throwing a good brunch. Especially being pregnant, it really is the best time of day for me to entertain. I’m pretty much out of energy by dinner and eating late gives me heartburn. […] Read more…
Simplify Everything 2015 {Task 20 – Pantry}
Today’s topic COULD take all day, if you had the time and energy for it, but it doesn’t have to. Today’s task is to tackle the pantry. Not the whole pantry, but just a part of it. Is your kids snack shelf a disaster? Or maybe the breakfast shelf is in disarray? Has […] Read more…
Quick & Easy Christmas Meal Hacks {@ Successful Homemakers}
Feeling overwhelmed about Christmas dinner? No worries! I shared 6 of my favorite meal hacks over at Successful Homemakers last week. How are you feeling about the holidays? Are you starting to feel a little harried and stressed and wishing it was over? If you are, I have a few tips to help make cooking […] Read more…
Sugar Cookies for Dummies
When I got an email from Jessica at Life As Mom about a good old- fashioned link party I was excited. Until I saw the theme. I am a creature of habit and during one of my baby-moons I shared ALL my favorite recipes. BUT! I finally remembered that I just found a dummy proof […] Read more…
Thanksgiving Menu & Timeline
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! Whether or not we stay home for Thanksgiving, we always make our own feast, too. I love to cook once & eat for a week! Here is our normal Thanksgiving menu — a mix of store-bought & homemade so I can be thankful & […] Read more…
Weekly Lunch Planning Form {with Printables!}
So lately I’ve decided to get back to planning our lunches because I’d like to get the girls to help and if I’m not organized, they can’t do it. To help, I’ve made this weekly lunch planning form. There are spots to plan a lunch (or theme) for each day of the week plus 6 […] Read more…
DIY Pantry {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This post contains affiliate links; thank you for your support! Do love to make things from scratch? Do you frequently run out of something essential and need to find out how to make your own? Or maybe you are starting on a “real food” […] Read more…
35 Minutes to Grocery Shopping Greatness {@Homemaker’s Challenge}
Over at Homemakers Challenge this month, I shared a few tips on making your grocery shopping trips great! Am I the only one who hates grocery shopping? It’s been SO cold up north that I really have no desire to leave the house when it’s 3 degrees. Especially to take my 3 poor littles […] Read more…