Over the weekend, we did one of our very favorite things…we went to Oktoberfest! My family loves any sort of festival…so Oktoberfest is always a huge hit each fall. My kids look forward to this every year and it never…
Maple Pecan Sausage Bites
Well, this one was Andrew’s idea, and it was a HUGE hit! He asked me one day if I could make some sort of sausage and pecan something or other with maple syrup too (you know, all of those great…
Meal Planning Monday #202
It’s going to be an extra fun day, friends!!! Early this morning, my dad and I boarded a plane for Boston to see the Sox play game four in the first round of the play offs! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeks! I AM SO…
Fall Favorites with Nordstrom & Winners Announced!
Happy Friday, friends! I’m super pumped that today is Friday because I have lots of fall fun in my future. High school homecoming game, check. Pumpkin patch, check. Oktoberfest, check. Fall family pictures, check. Hocus Pocus with my fam, check….
Pumpkin Drop Biscuits
We were going to make pumpkin scones…but then decided we needed more than the traditional 8 that I get from my scone recipe, so we made drop biscuits instead. And then frosted them. They’re full of pumpkin and cinnamon and…
Life lately.
My heart is heavy today, friends. This week, I’ve had two encounters with people I know and love who are a part of the foster care system in the U.S. and IT’S JUST SO BROKEN. Urg. I could just…
Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta
I just love using pumpkin in savory dishes this time of year! The bright orange goodness pairs perfectly with so many recipes. In the past, I’ve made things like PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE SOUP and PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE POT PIE. This time, I…
Easy Entertaining Tips!
Happy happy happy Wednesday! I had someone email me back a few months ago about sharing my favorite tips for entertaining, and I jotted it down on a sticky note to save for this fall. I don’t know about you,…
Candy Corn Cookies
You know how Amazon recommends products for you? Well, the other day, they recommended this candy corn cookie cutter and I don’t know why, but I was like YES! I do need that! I just knew my girls would love…
Simmers!
Today’s the BIG day! My newest book, Simmers, is officially out in bookstores and online! I signed my contract to write this book in November 2014. Yeah, that’s right…I’ve been looking at this date on my calendar for three years,…
Favorite Skin Care {Fall 2017}
Happy October, friends! I just love this month. Pumpkins, leaves, costumes, jeans, football, sweaters…all the happy fall stuff! About once a year, I do a “what’s my favorite skin care products” post. I’m a big fan of skin care products….
Meal Planning Monday #201
It’s October! Eeeeeks! I just love this month. Happy October friends. Here are five simple suppers to make your week a little easier. Enjoy! Start your week with my Beef & Rice Skillet Supper! It’s really easy to pull together on…
