It is summertime in western Michigan and where I live, out in the country, the strawberry crops are ready to be picked. Although my family came to this area for decades before my husband and I moved here last year, I had never been strawberry picking! As I was driving to town I … [Read more...]
No Campfire? No Problem! Have Fun at Home With These Awesome Camp Inspired Recipes!
Summer is here and with that comes wanting to do everything outdoors! After being cooped up all winter and most of this spring, you may have a bit of summer fever. Before you start planning the Ultimate Camping Trip, you can bring that camp feel home and save yourself the trouble … [Read more...]
Craving Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread? These 8 Mouth Watering Recipes Will Hit the Spot!
Sometimes you just want ooey, gooey, cheesy, glorious garlic bread. Whether it's with pasta or used for yummy, delicious Italian beef sandwiches, a good piece of garlic bread can solve all of life's problems. I love it loaded with garlic and cheese, so all of the … [Read more...]
The 12 Best Herbs to Grow in Your Kitchen Garden + How to Make Herb-Infused Olive Oils
I'm not sure what it is about summer, but I feel like I get a lot more creative with my cooking because fresh herbs are so plentiful! I always plant a small kitchen garden- sometimes it is in containers, sometimes it is in a garden plot. It really depends on where we are living … [Read more...]
Take your BBQ to the Next Level with this Awesome Party Menu!
Can you believe it's already BBQ season?! We love hosting BBQ's because they are always a great time with friends and family. This year we're going to try to take it up a notch and make it a little different each time. This Memorial Day we are going to have a house full … [Read more...]
10 Easy Patriotic Desserts You Can Make to Wow the Crowd at Your Next BBQ!
Holiday entertaining can take a lot of effort and BBQ's are no different. By the time you figure out the menu, and prep everything for the day, the last thing you need to be working on is an elaborate dessert. Ready for some super easy desserts? Here are 10 ideas for festive and … [Read more...]
5 Must Have Drinks for Hot Summer Days
Hot days call for cold drinks, and these drinks look amazing! We live on a lake and have visitors throughout the summer, so I am always looking for fun new drinks to try with our friends. We also enjoy an evening cocktail on our pontoon boat with our … [Read more...]
Meal Prep Like a Pro - Part Two! Ten Awesome Recipes to Try This Month
Meal Prep Like a Pro (part one) has been shared over 40,000 times on social media! Therefore, I have put together Meal Prep Like a Pro: Part Two for your culinary delight. I am all about saving time, and minimizing decision making, with meal planning. This year I've … [Read more...]
10 Super Easy Sheet Pan Dinners That Will Save Your Sanity
Busy weeknights call for quick and easy dinners the family will love. Not much is simpler than a sheet pan dinner! A complete meal, cooked to perfection on one pan means your family can eat and clean up the mess in no time! Check out these awesome quick dinner recipes! … [Read more...]
8 Quick & Easy Chicken Dinners for Super Busy Nights
Who has time for an elaborate weeknight meal? I know I don't! Busy days call for quick dinners that are prepped and on the table in no time. Chicken is always a hit and it seems like everyone likes it. Check out these awesome quick and easy chicken dinners for crazy weeknight … [Read more...]
12 Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas- Perfect for Weeknights!
Our last roundup of 10 Easy Dinners for Busy Weeknights was so well received, we've added another to keep our crazy busy weeknight meals simple and quick! These next 12 meals are perfect for rushed evenings- they are easy to assemble and don't use a million ingredients, … [Read more...]
Breakfast 10 Quick, Easy and Healthy Ways
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Starting your day on a healthy note kick starts your metabolism, aids in weight loss, encourages healthier eating throughout the day and increases cognitive function. That being said, we know how hard it is to … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef - You’ll Wish You’d Doubled This Recipe!
Slow Cooker Beef I have been so busy lately you'd think time rewound to when my kids were insanely busy with travel sports! I don't know how it is possible to be so busy all the time, but it's been crazy around here! Anyway- another super delicious, super easy, super … [Read more...]
