Do you wish you could be more productive? Do you feel like you are working harder and longer without making a dent in your to-do list? We all have habits that steal our focus and suck our productivity dry. And most of us don’t even notice them because they are hidden habits. The worst part […]
About Alea Milham
Autumn Bark Candy
This Autumn Bark Candy recipe is made with white chocolate and cinnamon chips. It includes dried fruit and pumpkin seeds which lend the candy the delicious flavors of fall. I wish I had a camera when I told the kids I was putting dried fruit in this Autumn Bark recipe. The look on their faces […]
Greek Lentil and Rice Salad
I created this Greek Lentil and Rice Salad Recipe after being asked by Ignite Social Media to participate in the #EasyWithLentils campaign, sponsored by Lentils.org. Although I have been compensated, all opinions and the recipe are my own. Nine years ago, I accidentally picked up a bag of lentils instead of beans. It is the best […]
Early Fall Cleaning List
Get your home and yard ready for winter with this early fall cleaning list. Chilly weather is likely to be creeping in where you are by the end of the month so we will take this month to get ready in advance for it! Indoors and out there are things you can do to get […]
I will be Teaching Cooking Classes in Phoenix 10/6 – 10/7 at the Pinners Conference
I will be teaching 2 cooking classes in Phoenix at the Pinners Conference October 6th and 7th. You can find the details below. I am excited to be teaching two cooking classes at the Pinners Conference in Phoenix. I will teach the Quick and Easy Meal Prep Techniques Class on Friday, October 6th. I will teach the Prep-Ahead […]
Healthy Dinner Menu Plan – 30 Easy Recipes
Don’t have time to create a healthy dinner menu plan for your family? I have joined up with several food bloggers to create a Meal Plan with 30 easy, healthy, and quick dinner recipes. We have compiled 30 healthy dinner recipes that are easy to make and come together quickly. We have also gathered a few quick and […]
I will be Teaching Cooking Classes in Dallas 9/29 – 9/30 at the Pinners Conference
I will be teaching 2 cooking classes in Dallas at the Pinners Conference September 29th and 30th. You can find the details below. I am excited to be teaching two cooking classes at the Pinners Conference in Dallas. I will teach the Quick and Easy Meal Prep Techniques Class on Friday, September 29th. I will teach the Prep-Ahead […]
Meal Planning Tips for Busy People
Too busy to menu plan? Use these meal planning tips for busy people to find ways to fit meal prep into your busy life. We all go through periods where we have very little time in the evenings to cook dinner. And when time is limited, it seems like you don’t have to cook let […]
5 Homemade Bug Spray Recipes
If you are trying to control insects in your yard and garden, try one of these homemade bug spray recipes. Insects can quickly take over a garden and getting rid of them can run a hefty bill while dousing your harvest in chemicals. You can make many insect repellents for your garden at home for a fraction of the […]
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
This Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pumpkin Seeds recipe is a delicious twist on roasted pumpkin seeds! Make sure you save your pumpkin seeds when you carve pumpkins or make homemade pumpkin puree this fall. Pumpkin seeds are not only edible, they are delicious. You can even eat them raw if you like, but my favorite way to […]
Best Vegetables for Fall Gardening
Here is a list of the best vegetables to grow in our gardens this fall. Summer is a great time to plant a lot of vegetables, but winter gardening has some stand out winners. Fall gardening can start in September in many areas, and in October in the South and Southwest. What’s unique about this growing […]
Sheet Pan Scrambled Eggs
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HorizonHappiness #CollectiveBias Please tell me I am not the only one who is not ready for the lazy days of summer to end! I have enjoyed leisurely mornings with my kids and the slower pace of summer. While […]
Late Summer Cleaning List
This late summer cleaning list is perfect for getting your house ready for a new school year. August brings back to school season, whether the kids are heading off to school or starting a new session of homeschooling. It’s time to get back to a routine and touch on their areas in the home to […]
Healthy Dinner Meal Plan – A Month of Recipes
Don’t have time to create a healthy dinner meal plan for your family? Then you probably don’t have a lot of time to cook either. I have joined up with several food bloggers to create a Menu Plan with 31 healthy dinner recipes that are quick and easy to make. Healthy Dinner Meal Plan We have compiled 31 […]
3 Ways to Start Composting
Creating compost and using it in our gardens is one of the best things you can do for the environment and for your garden. Here are 3 ways to start composting. Compost is nature’s recycling bin by taking all the vegetative and brown waste and turning it into soil that is rich in nutrients. Compost […]
Money Saving Tips from the Depression Era
These money saving tips from the Depression Era can still be used today to help you can save money in practical ways. Most everyone knows that during the Great Depression people had to look for ways to save every penny they could. Some of these ways are hard to apply to today, but many of […]
Top 10 Organic Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers are a plant’s best friend. Choose from this list of top 10 organic fertilizers to find a fertilizer that meets your plants’ needs. Does it really matter if you use organic versus synthetic fertilizers? The benefit of using organic fertilizers is that the plant can only uptake the nutrients it can use at […]
10 Back to School Apps to Save Your Sanity
There is so much to keep track of during the school year! These Back to School Apps will help you stay organized and help your children with their homework. With the new school year approaching, it’s time to get ready and get organized. Since we live in a tech world, why not use technology to your […]
Banana Split Candy Bark Recipe
This quick and easy Banana Split Candy Bark has all of the flavors in the ice cream sundae. My daughter says that if everyone knew how easy it is to make candy bark, they wouldn’t be as impressed when you make it for them. I will let you decide if you want to share how […]
Mid-Summer Cleaning List
It is already July and the beach towels are piling up. Use this mid-summer cleaning list to clean the house before it gets out of hand. We are about halfway through summer and the little people have taken over our home – eating up all the food, crying I am bored every 10 minutes, tracking […]