One of my goals this summer has been to eliminate processed food and chemicals from our lives where feasible. I'm a creature of habit, comfort, and convenience, and I love things that are EASY! If I … [Read more...]

Summer and s'mores are inseparable as summer and sunshine! Here are 14 easy s'mores recipes that can be enjoyed year round. 1. Speculoos Cookie S'mores by Growing Up Gabel If you've been to … [Read more...]

15 easy strawberry recipes that are sure to please a crowd! Great list of recipes that call for fresh strawberries. Last week, I took my boys strawberry picking with some friends and their … [Read more...]

When it comes to chocolate cake, I do not mess around. If I'm going to indulge in that many calories, it better taste amazing! I have tried numerous recipes for chocolate cake and my all time favorite … [Read more...]

This caramel corn recipe is one of the best I have ever tasted! It is easy to make and produces a light, sweet, crunchy--not chewy--caramel corn that is sure to become a family favorite.  Last … [Read more...]

I affectionately refer to this recipe as A Hug for Your Mouth, aka Chicken Dumpling Soup. This recipe is a treasured family heirloom, and I'm entrusting it to you today, so use it wisely. ;) I pass it … [Read more...]

When I was at my mom's house over Thanksgiving, she made me one of her "easy baked eggs" for breakfast and now I am hooked! I can't stop making these babies. I had never tried a baked egg recipe … [Read more...]

Menu planning for your Thanksgiving Day just got a lot easier! Here are 15 Thanksgiving Menu Recipes all tested and approved by bloggers. Click the "Next" button below to scroll through the recipes … [Read more...]

I thought it would be fun to serve up some Thanksgiving Cocktails today on the blog! There is no judgment on virtual drinking before 5pm. :) I asked six other fantastic bloggers to whip up one of … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are a staple treat for fall! This recipe creates a pumpkin whoopie pie that is mild yet still very flavorful. Better yet, the frosting is made with only two ingredients and is … [Read more...]

I have tried numerous strawberry pie recipes over the years and this one adapted from America's Test Kitchen is my favorite! Don't tell my mom, but I like this recipe even better than hers. In my … [Read more...]

Something about fall makes me crave carbohydrates! To tempt your sweet tooth, here are 18 amazing fall recipes that are sure to please your family and guests. Click the word "Next" underneath the … [Read more...]

The title of this recipe is Peanut Butter Rice Krispies; however, at the last minute I decided to substitute my peanut butter for Jif brand Chocolate Hazelnut spread in place of the peanut butter. … [Read more...]

I recently had the privilege of attending the Ford GoFurther event in Detroit and had an amazing time! Around 200 bloggers and journalists from a wide variety of niches came together to learn more … [Read more...]

As a Lowes Creator, each month I am issued a fun challenge! For June & July, we were instructed to make our outdoor space more appealing, more fun and more memorable. I thought about creating a … [Read more...]

I love getting together for dinner with my extended family! We always have the best time catching up over some of the yummiest culinary creations. At our most recent family shin-dig, I was in charge … [Read more...]

Today is a lazy Sunday afternoon and I was craving some chocolate chip cookies! Have you ever made chocolate chip skillet cookies before? They are incredibly easy to make. All you need is your … [Read more...]

A few days ago, I was on twitter tweeting about my love for Whoopie Pies and a few California girls had no idea what I was talking about. Are whoopie pies just an East coast thing? Who knew? My mom … [Read more...]

My favorite recipe to make in the summer is Caprese Salad so I had to repost it for the event! Caprese salad is light, refreshing, beautiful, and easy.  What more can you ask for from a meal? … [Read more...]

I apologize ahead of time to my future daughters-in-law.  Yes my boys are only 5 and 3, so an apology is a bit premature, but I'm afraid my little men are growing rather accustomed to fantastic "just … [Read more...]

Not too long ago, I listed these brownies on my Mother's Day Wishlist .  This past week, I decided to make these bad boys for my mom's group at church.   Surprisingly, there were many left over!  For … [Read more...]