by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Jan 16, 2021 | Food
For the slow cooker White Bean Chicken Chili recipe, click here! This Instant Pot chicken chili is an easy dump-and-go recipe, packed with juicy shredded chicken, tender white beans, and the most flavorful, creamy broth. Our recipe will easily become one of your favorite no-stress, easy prep meals! Check out our other Instant Pot recipes, […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Jan 13, 2021 | Family Life, Helpful Tips & Lists, Parenting, Self-Improvement, Spiritual Thoughts
With over 100 positive affirmations, you can transform your mindset, and reach your goals like losing weight, getting a raise, and loving yourself! With positive affirmations for children, Christians, parents, and for body positivity, you will find your best year yet with this amazing compilation! For more inspiration in transforming your life, try making a […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Jan 4, 2021 | Family Life, Food
This easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken is better than what you’d find in a restaurant! Enjoy all the authentic, rich flavors of your favorite curry sauce cooked with tender chicken and served over basmati rice. I have had the biggest craving for Indian food, especially my favorite dish Butter Chicken, but with our new financial […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Dec 18, 2020 | Christmas Posts, Family Activities, Food, Holiday Posts, Uncategorized
These pancakes are perfect for kids, couples, and families to enjoy for a special Christmas morning breakfast! Easy to make and decorate, the Christmas pancake bar will easily become a family tradition! I’m always making pancakes for special occasions, so I knew I needed to jazz them up for a Christmas pancake bar. Although I’m […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Dec 3, 2020 | Food
Perfect for both stovetop and Instant Pot, this easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup copy-cat recipe tastes just like the real thing! It’s so delicious, it will definitely have you coming back for more!
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Nov 25, 2020 | Family Activities, Gift & Service Ideas, Our Favorite Things, Uncategorized
This comprehensive list of the best board games of 2020 includes strategy, luck, and family fun- with perfect ideas for your Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas gift shopping!
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Nov 25, 2020 | Family Activities, Gift & Service Ideas, Our Favorite Things, Uncategorized
This comprehensive list of the best card games of 2020 includes strategy, luck, and family fun- with perfect ideas for your Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas gift shopping! Our family is extremely competitive, so it’s no wonder we have a giant collection of card games and board games. Some are better than others, however. […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Oct 16, 2020 | Gift & Service Ideas
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 […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Sep 18, 2020 | Family Life, Holiday Posts
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 […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Sep 17, 2020 | Reviews
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! (I am not affiliated with True REST Float Spa, nor did I receive any commission/reimbursement for this post. I just wish I […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Sep 17, 2020 | Food
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! With juicy chicken, flavorful broth, and the perfect texture of the wild rice, this meal will have your family coming back for seconds! Since the temperature dropped below […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Aug 22, 2020 | Family Life, Food
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 […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Jun 27, 2020 | Family Life, Food, Holiday Posts, Party & Celebration Ideas
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 […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Nov 12, 2019 | Food
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 […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Oct 25, 2019 | Halloween Posts
These last-minute homemade 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! Of course, two kinds of people exist in the world: the ones who start planning their Halloween costumes back in […]