October is my favorite color :). Being the October baby that I am, I’m pretty giddy each year when October 1st rolls around. This is me… No shame. I am a self-proclaimed fall junkie in every single way. If you’re…
Beefy Mac
This is the perfect family meal. I mean to tell you…when I think of weeknight suppers for busy families, this is what I think about. A quick and hearty casserole served family style. We just added a big Caesar salad…
September Book Review
It’s my September book review! Guys…I love this :). I love it for so many reasons. First, I love reading, and so I really love sharing the books I’ve recently read with you. And second, I’ve been reading books you…
Meal Planning Monday #104
Hey there Monday! This week, I decided to make everything “two for one”. Each day is going to build on the next with a little two for one recipe. Let’s make this week easy. Don’t we all need a little…
Ham, Bacon & Gruyere Pinwheels
One of the very first little recipes that I blogged was my Ham & Swiss Pinwheels. I started making these years and years and years ago and they’re always a favorite when friends come over. The other day, someone from…
Friday Favorites
It’s Friday! As always, I’m linking up with my favorite ladies Narci, Erika & Andrea and sharing my Friday Favorites. Here we go… Oktoberfest is a much anticipated event each year for our family! This weekend, our town is hosting their annual Oktoberfest and then…
What to make when you take!
I get asked all the time about good recipes to prepare for people to take to go. You know…like meals to take to someone who just had a baby, who just moved, someone who experienced a loss or just needs…
Meatball Subs
Meatballs are a family favorite around here, so the other night, I made Meatball Subs for supper. Homemade meatballs inside warm buns with melted Gruyere on top…they were a huge hit! This recipe makes 4 subs. Shopping List 1 1/2…
Life Lately.
Hey there Thursday! We’re so happy to see you :). Well, today’s post is shorter than normal because…that darn stomach bug got me too. Boohoo! I slept through Monday and didn’t fully feel like myself until later in the week…so,…
It started with the M&Ms…
Well…this whole post started with a bag of M&Ms. Let me explain… …Smith’s kindergarten class came down with a bad case of the stomach bug and so we were home-bound for 2 days. When it was finally time to re-enter…
Taco Tortellini Soup
During fall and winter, we eat some version of taco or tortilla soup at least once a week. It’s easy, it’s flavorful, and it’s always a hit with my family. On this night, I made a taco soup in the…
Fall…la,la,la,la
I don’t know about you…but I love peeking into people’s homes and seeing how they decorate and live…especially this time of year! I’m a fool for a pumpkin, so seeing pumpkins in people’s houses makes me smile. Here’s a little…













