What’s better than a one pot meal? How about a one pot meal that is ready is about 30 minutes? I know, right! This Easy One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is the meal to make when you are pressed for time and want to serve your family something yummy and filling. As a bonus,…
Easy Christmas Cookie Cake Bars
Holiday baking is a tradition in our house. In fact, my kids ask me nearly every day if we can do some baking. But when it comes to the holidays, I know that time is short. There are lots of things going on and you can’t really spend a lot of time baking up a…
Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
If you are anything like me, you associate the smell and taste of gingerbread with the holidays. Baking up a batch of gingerbread cookies is a tradition in our house. This year, we decided to switch things up a bit and make a loaf of gingerbread with vanilla icing. This is so yummy and makes…
Easy Christmas Crafts for Tweens
Are you looking for a non-digital way to entertain your tweens over winter break? It is possible to pry them off of their devices and get them interested in some holiday crafting. Homemade Christmas decorations and gifts are a great idea for kids of any age. These Easy Christmas Crafts for Tweens can be made…
Maple Snickerdoodles Cookie Recipe
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is baking cookies with my kids. We typically host a cookie exchange for my daughter’s friends, so we are often baking up a storm. One of our favorite cookies to make are snickerdoodles. If you have ever had those yummy, cinnamon sugar treats then you know why. We love…
Memorable Christmas Activities for Kids
Come Christmas it’s easy to get caught up in the shopping hype. This year, think past the typical and plan an original, well thought out holiday. Your kids are obviously going to ask for toys and whatever popular craze is flooding advertisements. But you can steer the holiday into being about more than just gifts….
Homemade Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
Christmas is fast approaching and one of the ways you can reduce the stress of Christmas shopping is to let the children get involved in homemade gift giving. The idea of homemade gift giving can take the stress out of shopping for gifts from the kids and also give the kids projects that are fun…
Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Teen Girls
It is easy to feel like no matter what you buy for your teen girl, it won’t be quite right. Teen girls are notorious for being picky and changing their minds. Plus, trends change so quickly it is hard to know what is in. This guide will help you choose Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Teen…
4 Ingredient Easy Meatballs
I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #LaurasLean campaign, sponsored by Laura’s Lean. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Are your evenings super hectic? If you’re anything like me, then the last thing you want to do when you come home from a busy day, is trying to figure…
German Potato Soup in the Instant Pot
Is there anything more comforting that a steaming bowl of soup on a chilly night? A good bowl of soup just warms your belly and your soul. Unfortunately, I don’t always have time to whip up my favorite soups, which is why I love making them in my Instant Pot. This German Potato Soup in…