It’s that time of year again! Spring has officially arrived and it’s time to start getting the house ready for summer. I created this handy, little list of spring cleaning tips to help you (and me!) get the inside of the house all clean and tidy without wasting a lot of time. The idea of …
Free Printable Bathroom Wall Art Hang this adorable free printable bathroom wall art to remind your little ones to always wash their hands before leaving the bathroom. This multi-colored bathroom print is the perfect addition to any bathroom at home, school or daycare. Click here to download the Wash Your Hands – Free Printable Bathroom …
It’s Spring! Woohoo! Now, if only someone could tell Mother Nature, because the weather seems to disagree. But, in the spirit of spring, the April 2015 meal plan is ready a little early and I’ve included lots of recipes that scream warm weather and dinner on the porch. As always the meal plan consists of …
10 Easter Decorations You Can Eat I really like to make homemade decorations and I also love making treats for my girls and the husband. But, making Easter decorations you can eat is the perfect combination of 2 of my favorite things. When I was researching for the 10 DIY Easter Decorations I shared with …
The time has come! Spring has arrived and it’s time to get those seeds started! Why not give them a head start and plant them indoors first? If this is your first time gardening, you might be wondering how to start a vegetable garden indoors, without putting a lot of time and money into it…you …
This delicious Chicken Alfredo Pizza recipe is the perfect combination of creamy Alfredo sauce, shredded chicken and crusty pizza dough. Plus, it’s super simple to make…even on a busy weeknight! We love pizza around here and we try to have it as often as possible. But, plain, old cheese pizza can get kind of boring …
Want a sweet treat that doesn’t take hours to make? Try this Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookie Recipe – You’ll love it! 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 …
Hippity Hop – Easter is on it’s way! How many DIY Easter Decorations have you made this year? Is your house all decorated and ready for the Easter bunny? Mine’s not, but I’m working on it! I tend to forget about decorating for spring holidays and focus more on decorating in the fall. In the …
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My 10 Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Recipes I just love St. Patrick’s Day! It’s the one and only day in America that it is “approved” to be Irish and proud of it. So, let me just say I am Irish and I’m proud of it…No matter what the day. I also want to say that …
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March 2015 Meal Plan We’ve got lots of goodies coming up on the March meal plan! As always, my meal plan consists of a list of 31 meal ideas for the month and we’ll be picking and choosing as the month goes on. The only exception this month is for St. Patrick’s day…we’ve got an …
Who says Lasagna has to have red sauce? This spectacular Chicken and Vegetable Lasagna recipe is the perfect alternative to the traditional version. We love lasagna. But, sometimes it’s nice to put away the excess cheese and red sauce to have something a little different instead. Something like this Chicken and Vegetable Lasagna. Not only …
Looking for a twist on your usual Spaghetti dinner? Try my Spaghetti & Sausage Meatballs for dinner tonight! You’ll love the sweet, spicy flavor and the ease of making this meal! Spaghetti & Sausage Meatballs is a favorite in my family. It’s simple, comforting and offers just a little boost of spice that you don’t …
Old-Fashioned Chicken & Biscuits are the ULTIMATE comfort food! Chicken & Biscuits is by far one of my very favorite meals. Perfect for a quick, easy meal on a chilly night and yet, good enough to serve at a dinner party. It’s ultra comforting to sit down with a big old bowl of Chicken & …
Do you ever wonder where your money goes from week to week? You don’t buy anything “extra”, don’t spend impulsively and yet somehow, you never have any money left at the end of the week. Am I right? Welcome to the American Dream! We work and work and yet, somehow we never have any money …
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Are your kids begging for Sloppy Joes, but you’re out of buns? Try this Sloppy Joe Goulash recipe – it has the exact same flavor, but it’s served with noodles instead of bread! We all love Sloppy Joes, but it can be tiring having the same old sandwich, time and time again. So, I like …
Take a step back to your childhood with my yummy Homemade Chicken & Stars Soup recipe. It’s the perfect “warm me up” meal for a cold, winter night. 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 …
Do you feel like you are drowning in your paper clutter? Don’t worry! It happens to the best of us. As a writer and designer, I find myself swimming in paper clutter on a regular basis. Between sketches, outlines, random ideas and general household clutter, I (almost) always have paper everywhere! Reduce your paper clutter…once …
These Chicken Melts take me straight back to lunchtime in my Grandmother’s kitchen. My Gram put this chicken spin on the traditional Tuna Melt for me when I was a kid because I detest Tuna…but, I love the idea of the open-faced sandwich. And so, chicken melts were born. These cute little sandwiches quickly became …
February 2015 Meal Plan I’ve been meal planning on and off for a long time. But, every time I slip off the wagon and stop planning our menu, I find myself spending more and more money on groceries. This year, I’ve set a goal to stay on the wagon and continue planning our meals …
What could be a better breakfast (or lunch or dinner) than French Toast smothered in cream cheese and strawberries? This Strawberry Stuffed French Toast Recipe is perfect for any occasion! My husband and the girls love to have a big breakfast as often as possible, whereas, I’m not much of a breakfast eater. I’d rather …
Are you sick and tired of hearing “I don’t like this” or “I’m not going to eat that” at dinner every night? Figuring out what to eat for dinner should not be a stressful event every evening. In fact, I’m going to make it really easy for you…Make a Weekly Dinner Menu and save yourself …
I don’t know about you, but I have a TON of Christmas cookies leftover! For starters, I always make too many. I just don’t like the way a cookie platter looks without variety. The plate looks empty and the poor cookies look just a little bit lonely. No Fun! Instead of wasting the cookies this …
Do you love Christmas, but hate all the stress of trying to get it together without the help of Santa’s little elves? Make this the year of no stress with these 7 simple Christmas planning tips! Like you, I get overwhelmed with all that needs to be done. There are times when I’d like to …
Do you find yourself scurrying around the kitchen at 5:00 each night desperately searching for dinner ideas? Here’s 5 tips that will help you stop searching for ingredients and save more time with menu planning. I know exactly what you are going through because I’ve done it for years! I’ve tried menu planning a million …
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, …
