Once a month, my friends Mel, Sheaffer and I host this link up where we share some random and fun stuff that’s up with us…but our hearts have been so heavy this week that we thought we would all focus…
Archives for August 2017
First Day of School 2017
Yesterday was the first day of school…and we all made it through with happy faces! Smith woke up very chatty (he’s already SUCH a chatty kid but he was EXTRA talkative!) and Kensington woke up excited but with a bit…
Sausage & Smoked Gouda Cups
Me and smoked Gouda have been having a moment lately. It’s just so darn good that I keep putting it in EVERYTHING. So, when I needed a savory little bite to take to church, I thought of this combo: breakfast…
Meal Planning Monday #196
It’s the first day of school. I don’t know about you…but I’m always a mix of emotions on this day. I’m sad to see summer end and most importantly all of that extra time with my kiddos…but I’m also happy…
Friday Favorites
Well, it’s our last weekend before the beginning of school…and honestly, I think the attitude around here is pretty darn excited! The backpacks are ready to go, the stuff for lunches is in our fridge, first day outfits have been…
Back to School Slow Cooker Suppers
Every year, this is one of my most popular food posts…Back to School Slow Cooker Suppers. (And all the busy moms said amen!) I don’t know about you…but on busy school nights, my slow cooker saves me. My slow cooker…
QVC
On Sunday night, I came home from a fun day spent at QVC! We have been talking about this since February, so to finally see it happen was such a joy! A little back story: QVC worked with my publisher…
No Bake Peanut Butter Bites
When I think of back to school…I always think of peanut butter. Is that weird? Or do you do that too??? These little Peanut Butter Bites are only THREE ingredients and bonus, THEY’RE NO BAKE! Bam! The perfect little lunchbox…
San Antonio 2017
Happy, happy Wednesday! Last week, we finished off summer with some of our very favorite people with another framily vacation. This time, we took the whole gang (all 12 of us!) and headed to the J.W. Marriott in San Antonio…
Summer Corn Chowder
During the summer, I sometimes like a corn chowder…but because it’s 100 degrees at my house, I don’t want it really thick and creamy (I’ll save that for fall and winter!). This one right here whips up in no time…
Summer 2017 Recap!
Oh this blog post title is a little depressing, right? Recap? How are we already recapping??? It feels like summer just began!!! But…on Monday, my kids start school, so as sad as it is, it’s happening and I better gear…
Pizza Lasagna
My seven year old little boy loves it when I make lasagna. Noodles, beef, tomato sauce, cheese…all good. On this particular night, he helped me make a Pizza Lasagna. His two favorite foods in one dish. I love it when…