I’ve spent so much time the past few weeks worrying about school and at-home lunch ideas. As I’m sure I’ve mentioned, part of my biggest problem is burn-out. Like anyone, the kids get tired of eating the same lunch over and over again. My husband and I get tired of eating the same thing too. … Read more
Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love the chillier air that necessitates sweater weather! I love the sights, smells and tastes associated with fall. Needless to say, I was to feel a bit of that fall air moving in last week. But I will definitely miss summer this year. The coming of … Read more
I think the thing I love the most about Mexican Lasagna is its versatility. There are probably almost as many recipes for Mexican Lasagna as there are food blogs! And honestly, I’ve probably made nearly every variation. For the most part, every different way I prepare it seems to be a hit with the family … Read more
My husband and I have big plans to fit in at least 2 date nights out of the house before the baby is born. We figure we need to do it now since it will be at least 6 months before just the two of us can go out again. We’re pretty simple when it … Read more
During my baking marathon last Saturday, I was so excited to get a quick, grab-and-go lunch stocked in the freezer. Once school starts, it will just be my husband, our 3 year old and me eating lunch at home. Figuring out what to make for the three of us for lunch has been tricky for … Read more
I’ve included my recipe for making homemade pizza sauce in a few posts in the past, but as I made a large batch on Saturday night, I decided it deserved a post all its own. Homemade pizza sauce is so simple and it tastes SO much better than anything you’d buy at the store. And … Read more
It took me over a year of hearing my friends rave about Swagbucks before I finally jumped on the bandwagon. I’ve got say that I was stupid to wait so long. Just think of all those Amazon gift cards I’ve been missing out on while searching the web for 12 months. Since joining, I haven’t … Read more
As I spent the day in the kitchen baking this past Saturday, I decided that I really wanted to make a batch of cinnamon rolls to add to the freezer. The thought of being able to warm up a cinnamon roll to have with a cup of coffee after an early morning nursing session sounded … Read more
Since spending the month in my kitchen for the 3 Moms, 3 Kitchens, 31 Days series, a lot has changed around our house! In fact, our entire house has changed. After waiting and searching for months, after watching a deal fall through and turning in a few offers just a little too late, we finally … Read more
Earlier this week, I decided we HAD to have breakfast for dinner and that we were having a big puffed pancake and bacon. I don’t think my mind could have been swayed from that idea for anything. The only thing I wasn’t set on was a topping for the puffed pancake. For some reason, I … Read more
