Here are some great ideas for service projects and simple acts of kindness for nursing home residents! You will make them feel so special as you serve them in socially-distance approved ways during this pandemic. As a nursing home nurse, this pandemic has really hit home. Since the elderly are one of the most at-risk […]
These ‘spooky’ activities are kid-friendly, cheap, and fun. Our favorite alternatives to trick-or-treating will make for a fun and memorable Halloween for all ages! Halloween might look a little different this year, but the magic of dressing up and celebrating this spooky night is still totally happening! Besides, I’m actually looking forward to staying indoors […]
Is floating worth it and what to know for your first time. We go over frequently asked questions to show you what it is really like, what to wear, and what to do! Floating in a sensory deprivation tank is a type of therapy, and I tried it for the first time this week! It […]
This best Instant Pot wild rice chicken soup recipe is easy and delicious! Packed with flavor, this is one of our family’s favorite “dump and go” meals! Since the temperature dropped below 60 degrees, I think it’s safe to say it’s officially soup season! My husband and I busted out the soups from our freezer […]
These new, delicious Instant Pot freezer meals are easy to prepare and save time and money! Prep all together or simply choose your favorites to add to your weekly meal plan. My husband and I use our Instant Pot for just about every meal and making freezer meals has been my saving grace. Since I […]
Looking for easy red, white, and blue recipes that will wow and still give you time to join in on the party? These patriotic recipes will be perfect for you! These colorful foods are great additions to your menu for a 4th of July party, Memorial Day celebration, and even a themed birthday party like […]
Turn your squash into nacho cheese with this easy recipe! This recipe was one of the happiest accidents ever! Jesse and I had leftover spaghetti squash and we had eaten it about every way we could think of. Finally, I decided to experiment by blending it up and it sort of looked like…nacho cheese? So […]
These last-minute Halloween costume ideas are cute and cheap, using clothes and materials you already have at home! And if you need more ideas, here are 1000 more to get that Halloween spirit going! There are two kinds of people: the ones who start planning their Halloween costumes back in July…and then there’s us. So […]
My husband and I took a day trip to the island, and we already can’t wait to go back! There was so much to see that we spent most of the day just walking around and exploring. When we go back, we plan to stay for a few days and see more of the other […]
Whether studying abroad or volunteering in another country, there are so many things to know before you go! Here are some questions I would ask myself for when I live abroad again! I lived in Argentina for 18 months and just got back from a study abroad in Ecuador. Even though they are both in […]
Lasagna Roll-Ups are a great twist on the classic homemade lasagna we all love. Made with the same ingredients, it’s a recipe your family will be asking for over and over! I made lasagna roll-ups as a “fancy dinner” for my parents when I was in high school. I was so proud of it because […]
Tater Tot Casserole is an easy dinner that is both fast and delicious! This recipe only calls for FOUR ingredients- perfect for a busy week-night meal. The tater tots make it a very kid-friendly dish, while also sneaking in some vegetables and protein. #yousneakymom Tater Tot Casserole is a staple for many of us here […]
“Mom, what’s for dinner?” Sound familiar? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve linked some of our favorite tried-and-true recipes, too! Simple Meal Ideas (to get you started!) Alfredo Bagel Pizzas Baked Potatoes Barbacoa BBQ Chicken Beef Stew Beef Stroganoff Beef Tacos Black Bean Burgers BLTs Breakfast for Dinner Burrito Bowls Burritos Caesar Salad Calzones […]
My husband loves to cook, but the meal-planning has always rested on my shoulders. Grocery shopping, budgeting, and come up with another new idea of what to serve… it was a little overwhelming! Especially since I was happy eating cereal for every meal when I was single! But meal planning has also saved me a […]
