Spring is FINALLY upon us. I love that fresh “after rain” smell, when the weather starts warming up and the sun is shining again after a long winter. Every year around this time, I get the itch to clean, purge, and reset our home—it’s just that season. If you know me in real life, you…
Daylight savings always gives me that “okay… it’s time” feeling. The days get longer, the sun shows up more, and suddenly I want my home to feel lighter too. Not perfect. Not Pinterest-perfect. Just… refreshed. When I say “spring cleaning,” I don’t mean a quick tidy or swapping pillowcases. I mean the stuff we don’t…
There are some meals that just feel like home, and white beans and rice is one of those recipes for me. It’s simple, filling, budget-friendly, and the kind of meal that tastes like comfort in a bowl. Serve with some warm homemade cornbread with a pat of butter and you have a complete dinner. I…
There are a lot of sugar cookie recipes out there, but this one is my tried-and-true, old-fashioned favorite—the kind that feels like it’s been passed down through generations and shows up every Christmas season. These cookies are soft, tender, and lightly flavored with vanilla and a hint of nutmeg. The secret ingredient is a little…
I know it’s last minute, but if you’re anything like me, you might still be doing some final shopping for ingredients. No worries! You still have time to place that pickup order before stores close and before you need to start your Thanksgiving prep. We usually celebrate Thanksgiving at home. I make most of the…
If you missed it, check out Meal Plan No. 1 first — that’s where I shared how I plan meals for our family each week and what helps keep dinner stress-free. In my first post, I talked about the importance of taking inventory of your fridge, freezer, and pantry before meal planning. I created a…
I thought it would be fun to start a new series where I share what meals I’m planning each week! I love asking other people what they’re having for dinner because I always need new ideas. We have our tried-and-true favorites, but I’m not someone who can eat the same meals over and over again….
Fall is finally here. And we all know Fall is for BAKING! I love baking and I actually used to love it more before I had kids. I know it sounds horrible — hear me out. Baking now is typically met with a lot of arguing about who gets to stir or crack the egg…