As a coffee fanatic and former barista, I am SO EXCITED to tell you that – with lots of trial and error – I finally learned how to make espresso drinks with a French press! There are very few things I am more passionate about than coffee. From reading about it to making it to …
Are you spending too much at the grocery store? The rising cost of groceries, is one of the main things stretching America’s already stretched budgets. I’m sure that’s why you’re here now…because you’re trying to save money on groceries, right? I wish I could wave a magic wand and tell you that saving money on …
This slow cooker Lemon Ginger Chicken is incredible! You’re going to love it!! I can’t believe that we are still eating things like this Lemon Ginger Chicken in June, but here we are…desperately searching for cold weather foods to keep us warm. The weather this season has been absolutely ridiculous and as of this morning, …
Dear Etsy Buyers, Please stop… Stop being so hateful and mean… As a small business owner, selling on Etsy, I’ve had enough of being your stomping post and I really think it is time that you consider who you are buying from… A mother, a wife, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a homesteader, a …
When we first entered parenthood we vowed that we would absolutely, positively, make time at least twice a month to have a date night…even if it was a date night at home! We were hugely optimistic weren’t we? Even a little naïve – I’d say. But, it is HARD to get it all together to …
Try as I may, a beautiful bullet journal was never in the cards for me… It wasn’t until I followed my chaotic heart that I actually found organization in my unorganized life! You know the dream: glamorous, Pinterest-worthy bullet journal spreads, updated daily and perfectly handcrafted with top-of-the-line markers, pens, and stickers. I spent years striving …
Winter self care can often, unknowingly, be put on the back burner during the hustle of life. Do you work a full time job? Maybe two? Are you a parent trying to juggle yours and your child’s responsibilities? Have you packed your plate a little…too full? Do you think there isn’t enough time in the …
Skip the twelve-million step skincare routine and learn how I’ve dodged my winter dry skin with six, easy to find products! When I tell you I’ve struggled with winter dry skin, I mean it! Long…harsh…practically 10-month Vermont winters wreak havoc on my sensitive skin. Don’t get me wrong, winter has been and always will be …
Happy Monday, you guys! Hope you had a great weekend. We had a nice, peaceful weekend at home enjoying some yummy food…like these Chili Baked Potatoes. Well, the girls and I did anyway – the husband was stuck out in the white stuff plowing it away, so all the skiers could make their way to …
Need some cheap meals your family will love? Look no further than these delicious recipes that are sure to warm your belly and save money! When it comes to cooking for my family there are 3 things that I strive for… Budget friendly cheap meals Easy to cook and clean Something that will they will …
Chicken & Biscuits is by far one of my very favorite meals. Perfect for a quick, easy meal on a chilly night and yet, fancy enough to serve at a dinner party. It’s ultra comforting to sit down with a big old bowl of Chicken & Biscuits, too. Especially on a chilly, Vermont night! You …
Sometimes, I like to remake classic favorites such as Sloppy Joes and turn them into something new like this Sloppy Joe Goulash. We all love Sloppy Joes, but it can be tiring having the same old sandwich and lots of times, you just don’t have the hamburger buns on hand. But, this Sloppy Joe Goulash …
Is anyone else not a morning person? This mama bear loves to hibernate. With three young kiddos – that just ain’t happening. I do, however, know how important starting your day off with a good strong cup of joe and some nutrition to fuel your body and motivate your brain is! I tend to lean …
Starting the tiny babe in your life on solids can seem like a particularly intimidating task. Maybe you aren’t sure where to start and need a little guidance or maybe you, like me, are trying to find the healthiest way to introduce foods all the while getting a bang for your buck! The information out …
Hello, hello! I’m back today to introduce another new writer to Food Life Design! We’re growing, you guys! “Keyboard in action” by lapideo is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 As I mentioned the other day when I introduced Kayden, hiring a new writer has been on my mind awhile. And I really want to be …
This is it…this is your year. This is the year you are going to learn how to grow your Etsy shop and take it to the next level… “Shops sign” by HowardLake is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 How many times have you said those very words to yourself, only to find your business in …
Getting that 5:00 a.m. snow day phone call should no longer cause you any stress now that you have these 5 educational snow day activities in your back pocket! “Snow day.” by Finding Josephine is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Growing up in the northeast meant having snow days…a lot! Call me crazy, but winter has and always …
Oh, have I got a recipe to share with you today! I was looking for a sweet treat to make the husband and girls this weekend and honestly, I was struggling. They’re so stinking picky sometimes! So, as usual I stuck with old-faithful…Chocolate Chip Cookies. Except this time, I made GIANT Chocolate Chip Cookies and …
Happy New Year and Welcome to 2022! I’m so excited to be introducing our very first new writer here at Food Life Design today! “High Angle View of Cropped Hand Writing in the Spiral Notebook in the Office” by wuestenigel is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Hiring another writer has been on my mind for …
There is nothing better to feed a little one when they are sick than a good, old fashioned bowl of Homemade Chicken and Stars Soup! Why bother to buy the nasty canned soup when it’s so easy to make your own? Believe it or not, you can have a fresh bowl of homemade soup on …
Here we are… the moment many have been waiting for and many are surprised it’s already here: 2022! It’s a brand new year and time for a new budget! In honor of the new year, I will be sharing with you the three small money saving goals that have helped me time and time again! …
Happy New Year! I hope you had an awesome celebration with family and friends. We just hung out at our house for New Year’s Eve and ate some snacks and homemade pizza. I barely made it to midnight. After falling asleep around 10, I somehow managed to wake up at 11:45 – just in time …
Winter is long here in the northeast, so obviously, we eat lots and lots of soup to keep warm throughout the season. And one of our favorites is this slow cooker hamburger soup. But, even Hamburger Soup can get boring when you eat it over and over again. So, I like to play around …
My family has an addiction to cranberry sauce…especially homemade cranberry sauce. There’s no opening 1 can (or jar!) here! These people eat it right up and we always end up opening two…and yes, there is only 4 of us…which basically makes us pigs. However, by learning to make homemade cranberry sauce, you can reduce the …
My Perfect Pumpkin Pie recipe is quick and easy, but so delicious you’ll want to make it year-round. As I’ve mentioned before, fall foods are my favorite, and this pumpkin pie recipe is at the top of my list. The sweet and spicy combination of pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and cloves is the greatest way to …
Some days, I spend a lot of time procrastinating researching on Pinterest, as was the case the other day. The advantage of the time suck, of course, is that sometimes you come across some really amazing things that you weren’t expecting to find. Like this Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookie recipe! I mean, come on – …
Years ago, before I was much of a baker, I used to buy this Cranberry Orange bread mix from Pillsbury. The girls loved it and it was good enough that I could throw some mini loaves in with the Christmas gift boxes for the family. But, as I became a better baker, I stopped buying …
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and you know what that means? It’s time to start planning for Christmas! Since we’ve recently moved, I’m working up a whole bunch of new traditions for my little family and these Peppermint Mocha Whoopie Pies are just the start of my Christmas baking plans. I’ve got a …
Recently, I posted my list of our favorite Homemade Christmas Cookies, and of course, as I mentioned in the post, I knew I’d throw in a few other cookies, like these Chocolate Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies. That’s what always happens, I just can’t stop myself… I want to make ALL OF THE Christmas Cookies! …
Learn how to can ground beef to create your own “dump and go” meals in no time at all. Canning ground beef at home is easy and so much fun! But, I hate to admit that it took me FOREVER to get started with canning my own meat. Simply put, I’ve been scared to death …
Looking for free printable thank you cards for kids? Look no further – here’s the sweetest card – it’s the perfect way to say thanks for any gift! Free Printable Thank You Cards for Kids Just click the image below to begin downloading… ©VLHamlinDesign Please keep in mind these free printable thank you cards are …
