This sautéed asparagus recipe with garlic is easy to make on the stovetop! A few years ago I was operating on autopilot and accidentally cooked asparagus following my mother-in-law’s green bean recipe. My family loved it (even the pickiest child), my daughter named it “Serendipitous Asparagus”, and it has since become a regular on myRead More
Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
This Teriyaki Chicken recipe is easy to make! We make this easy teriyaki chicken recipe a couple of times a month because it’s a family favorite. This oven-baked teriyaki chicken can be made with chicken thighs or breasts. I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken for this recipe. I usually use thighs because they areRead More
Garlic Green Beans
This garlic green beans recipe can be made with fresh green beans or frozen green beans. If you have read the ingredient list on my vegetable recipes you probably think I am too lazy to cook any recipe that calls for more than 5 ingredients. Well, you are right, I am lazy, but that isRead More
Mardi Gras Activities for Kids
Here are some fun Mardi Gras activities for kids. Incorporate one or two of these kid-friendly ideas in your party plans. Mardi Gras or Carnival as it is sometimes called is a very popular time of year in New Orleans. The name itself is French for “Fat Tuesday”. Some Christians call this day Shrove TuesdayRead More
Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
This homemade Blackberry Cobbler recipe is easy and delicious! I make a lot of berry cobblers and fruit crips because they are quick and easy to make. And since I’m using fruit, I tell myself that they are healthier than other desserts. This easy blackberry cobbler recipe uses fresh blackberries. I sprinkle sugar, cornstarch,Read More
How to Declutter Your Home in The New Year
We all start the fresh New Year with high hopes but sometimes that is easier said than done. These tips for how to declutter your home in the New Year help keep decluttering within your grasp! How to Declutter Your Home in The New Year If you feel as if your home is too cluttered,Read More
10 Printable Snowflake Ideas
The first snow of the season has hit many areas of the country, and this list of 10 Printable Snowflake Ideas is a great way to start your winter fun indoors. Teaching kids about how snowflakes are formed, why there are no two alike, and even things like fractal math and patterns are easy whenRead More
Healthy Dinner Meal Plan for January
Do you wish you had 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 31 easy, healthy, and quick dinner recipes. We have compiled 31 healthy dinner recipes that are easy to make and come together quickly. We have also gathered aRead More
10 Homemade Advent Calendar Ideas
These homemade advent calendar ideas would make fun ways for kids to countdown to Christmas. Children always get so excited about Christmas. It is hard for young children to understand how much longer they must wait until Christmas Day. Advent calendars help kids keep track of how many days they have left to wait, but theyRead More
Frugal Christmas Decorating Ideas
These frugal Christmas decorating ideas will allow you to decorate your home for the holidays without blowing your budget. Christmas is just around the corner and if you are like me, having your home decorated for the holidays is part of the fun. However, this has been a tough economic year for many of us.Read More
Tips For Creating a Book Advent Calendar
Book advent calendars are becoming cooler than elf on the shelf across social media. If you decide to do your first book advent calendar this year you may be wondering how to do it the easiest way possible. The truth is a book advent calendar is easier than you think. What is a book AdventRead More
7 Ways To Save On Christmas Dinner
If saving money throughout the holidays is important to you, then here are 7 Ways To Save On Christmas Dinner that you will appreciate. When cutting back on extra holiday expenses, you don’t want to sacrifice flavor or food quality. With these tips, you won’t have to! You’ll be able to host your family andRead More
Tuscan Turkey Soup
This Tuscan Turkey Soup recipe uses leftover turkey so it comes together quickly! A few years ago, I bookmarked a recipe called Tuscan Turkey Soup based solely on the name. When I went back to make the recipe with my leftover Thanksgiving turkey and looked carefully at the list of ingredients I was disappointed toRead More
Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest
This homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe is flavored with orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon to create a flavorful side dish for your Thanksgiving feast. I love the flavor combination of orange and cranberries. I am not that crazy about cranberries on their own but add some grated orange and a little cinnamon and it becomesRead More
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Sweet Potatoes
This pumpkin pie spiced sweet potatoes recipe makes a delicious side dish. I love sweet potatoes, but I don’t like Candied Yams with Marshmallows. At all! So I buy fresh sweet potatoes instead and make a sweet potato dish from scratch. This recipe for pumpkin pie spiced sweet potatoes is very easy to assemble. IRead More
12 Ways to Raise Grateful Kids
As we approach Thanksgiving, it is fitting that we focus on ways to raise grateful kids. Teaching your kids to be grateful can be a very challenging task. Since our lives are centered on our kids, it is very easy for them to become selfish. With the Holiday season upon us, use these 12 tipsRead More
Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
This pumpkin zucchini muffins recipe combines the flavors of two of our favorite muffin recipes! Fall means pumpkin everything, but as a gardener, it also means we are overrun with zucchini. It is easy to find ways to use pumpkins but after a summer of me serving zucchini and squash as a side dish, itRead More
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 getRead More
Healthy Pumpkin Dip
This Pumpkin Dip Recipe is a healthier version of pumpkin pie dip. It uses pumpkin puree and yogurt for a low-calorie, low-fat, and low-sugar appetizer to enjoy at holiday parties. This pumpkin dip has become a staple at all of our fall gatherings from early September through Thanksgiving. We love to dip apple slices inRead More
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, but they are also delicious. You can even eat them raw if you like, but my favoriteRead More
