Many years ago, when I was a freshman in college, my roommate would use frosting, graham cracker crumbs, and a couple of other ingredients to make some tasty little no-bake cookies. I sent her a text message last year to ask if she remembered the recipe because I thought they might make a neat addition to the assortment of cookies I was making … [Read more...] about Chocolate Cinnamon No-Bake Thumbprints
Keeping the Home
Autumn Snack Mix
My hands have been a little full recently, so I haven’t been doing a lot of baking. However, I still want to enjoy some delicious fall flavors. I came up with the idea for this snack mix when I was brainstorming snack ideas for my kids. They enjoyed it as much as I’d hoped! It’s not just for kids, though. Its complex mixture of flavors … [Read more...] about Autumn Snack Mix
How to Make 10 Freezer Meals in 3 Hours
During the latter half of the summer, I made one or two freezer meals every weekend. This was in preparation for the arrival of my third child. As August approached, I got together with a friend who was also pregnant and we spent an afternoon together making freezer meals. I’ve seen lots of blog posts on how to make a significant number … [Read more...] about How to Make 10 Freezer Meals in 3 Hours
Slow Cooker Creamy Veggie Tortellini Soup
Like most busy moms, I love using my slow cooker to prepare dinners. I’ve recently grown particularly fond of making soups in my slow cooker. This is because my oldest kiddos have become a little picky when it comes to vegetables. They simply aren’t eating them with the enthusiasm they once did. Soups are an exception. For some reason, … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Creamy Veggie Tortellini Soup
How to Cook Real Food Without Spending All Day in the Kitchen
I do my best to feed nutritious meals to my family. It’s been really tough during this season, though. I’m in the third trimester of pregnancy and I’m caring for my 3-year-old and 2-year-old. I’m tired. By the time evening arrives, I’m tempted to feed them any old convenience food in order to avoid being on my feet and working over a hot … [Read more...] about How to Cook Real Food Without Spending All Day in the Kitchen
Honey Lime Chicken Enchilada Bake
I haven’t felt too adventurous lately when it comes to our meals. I’ve been making things that I know we like and most have been pretty easy to prepare. However, I’ve been seeing recipes for Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas on Pinterest. These sounded good, so I decided to make some small changes to one of the recipes and give it a … [Read more...] about Honey Lime Chicken Enchilada Bake
Super Easy Beef and Rice Casserole
Sometimes a recipe catches my attention because it sounds like it’ll result in a delicious dish or because it calls for unique ingredients. On the other hand, sometimes a recipe catches my attention because it sounds like it’ll yield an easy-to-prepare meal. This recipe definitely falls into the latter category! There’s nothing flashy or … [Read more...] about Super Easy Beef and Rice Casserole
Lemon Berry Popsicles
It doesn’t matter if folks are age 2 or 92, popsicles seem to be a big hit during the hot summer months! We’re in the midst of these hot months, so it’s no surprise that my girls have been asking for popsicles for snack. It would be easiest to grab a box of these while grocery shopping, but popsicles made with real fruit tend to be … [Read more...] about Lemon Berry Popsicles
