One of my favorite times of the year is strawberry season. Although I will admit, going strawberry picking is not my favorite thing to do. Thankfully there are plenty of produce stands around here that have them already picked and ready for me to purchase. One of my favorite things to do with freshly picked …
Chicken garlic bacon ranch pizza
Pizza is a favorite food in our house. We love all different types and kinds of pizza, but our favorite is my homemade chicken garlic bacon ranch pizza. It has a white sauce and is a little different than your usual pepperoni pizza. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through …
10 free activities for kids
If you are tired of hearing the words, “I’m bored!”, I have some ideas for you to keep your kids entertained. These are free or very cheap to do and most of them require minimal supplies. There’s something here for everyone. Older kids can help their younger siblings if they’d like, and mom and dad …
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
I got this chicken and sausage jambalaya recipe from a family recipe book after I got married. I’ve adapted it to my own and it has been one of our favorite recipes over the years. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may earn a …
Needs vs. Wants: How to cut back & save on the extras
I know this is a subject that probably nobody wants to talk about. Nobody wants to think about what is an actual need or just a want when it comes to spending their money. Or you might think that it’s actually pretty easy to decipher between the two. It should be pretty obvious right? This …
Instant Pot Chicken Broth
I will admit that I did not get into the whole Instant Pot craze at first. I didn’t understand what the excitement was all about and I didn’t see the need to buy one more appliance that I would have to find space for in my cupboards. However, a few years ago, I found a …
Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potatoes
A few Thanksgivings ago I was in charge of the sweet potato dish for our dinner at my in-laws. I was going to make roasted sweet potatoes in the oven, but my mother-in-law didn’t have a couple of the spices that the recipe called for. She did have a container of Pumpkin Spice so we …
Quick and easy weeknight dinner ideas
While I love cooking meals that take a little prep work and time to cook, sometimes I need a meal that I can get on the table in a short amount of time. Sometimes we may be in the busy season that includes after school sports practices and recitals. Other times we know we will …
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
In reality this is probably more like a yakisoba teriyaki stir fry since it contains yakisoba noodles, but we have always just called it teriyaki chicken stir fry. I came up with this tasty dish a few years ago when I was craving teriyaki. However, we didn’t have a decent teriyaki food restaurant in town …
Simple and Easy Burritos
With just a few ingredients, these burritos are super easy to make and get on the table in a short amount of time. They are perfect for those nights when you need a quick and easy meal. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may …










