I made this delicious kid friendly crockpot chicken pot pie for Sunday dinner and my family could not get enough! It is packed full of vegetables and creamy chicken layered on a crescent roll bottom...eat up! My family was coming up yesterday and I wanted an easy, relaxed meal I could set and forget. But I also wanted one my whole family would eat...even with my two girls who ...
15 Things I Did In 10 Minutes BEFORE Kids
As I was vacuuming the other day and my 6 year old came to my crying that she had jumped off the couch and hurt her arm, I thought of these 15 things I did in 10 minutes BEFORE Kids! Now they all either take WAY longer or don't happen at all! Can you even remember what it was like pre-kids…when you could go to the bathroom by yourself, get a shower without being examined by ...
Decadent Trail Mix
If you are looking for that perfectly addictive decadent trail mix recipe, you have come to the right spot! This salty sweet blend will have you reaching in the bag over and over! I was never a trail mix kind of girl but when I met my future husband, he and his family always had a trail mixture sneakily hiding throughout the house. They referred to it as GORP but no one could ...
The Days Pass Slowly But The Years Fly By
Laying here in the quiet, on the eve of that first day back to school, and I am realizing that quote is so true - The days pass slowly but the years fly by. Wasn't it just yesterday that I was looking forward to school letting out, planning so many fun things for every day. Promising my girls that every day would be a new adventure filled with fun and exciting things to do and places to ...
Cheesy Chicken Roll Ups
I made these Cheesy Chicken Roll Ups for dinner tonight and everyone gobbled them up...that includes my 3 and 6 year old who can sometimes be picky eaters! I added a few mixed vegetables and we were good to go! When working on my meal plans this week, I knew one night we would be having a rotisserie chicken (with sweet potatoes and edamame). But my family of 4 cannot eat all of ...
Child’s Favorites Keepsake Tile
As the beginning of a new school year approaches, I am loving EVEN MORE my child's favorites keepsake tile from my her kindergarten class last year. It was an adorable end-of-year gift from the kids and a sweet way to capture those memories. The end of ANY school year is momentus, but something about ending Kindergarten was a really big deal! So I was super thankful to Hannah's fabulous ...
15 Ways To Put Vinegar To Work
Growing up without much money, my mom used these 15 ways to put vinegar to work! And now I do all these same things. White vinegar is perhaps the cheapest household tool available. I can get TWO 1 gallon bottles for $3.46 at Sam’s! Plus, it’s nontoxic and safe for children and pets so we make it a real workhorse in our house. Here are 15 ways to put vinegar to work for you! 1. Clean ...
Make Your Grocery List In Less Than 5 Minutes
After spending far too many years spending way too much time on my weekly grocery list, I came up with this super simple way to make your grocery list in less than 5 minutes! Now I grab my list and use these helpful tips to cut my grocery spending in half...and I've saved lots of time AND money! I don't know about you but one of my most dreaded chores of the week is making out my grocery ...
Double Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Cookies
Make a batch of these Double Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Cookies and you will not be disappointed! Velvety cream cheese, chocolate and white chocolate chips...They are easy to make and melt in your mouth...bring them on! My girls and I were in a baking mood today, but we were looking to make something different than the regular chocolate chip cookie fare. My family LOVES chocolate...if ...
Don’t Just Tell Her She’s Pretty
With so much focus on looks these days, I have 2 beautiful daughters but for either one, please don't just tell her she's pretty. Our kids are so much more than just their appearance....boy or girl! Not long ago, a friend and I were discussing who we "chose" for our kids' upcoming school year. Our school district has an interesting system where you actually get a chance to put down your ...
