Does anyone else just really dislike going to the grocery store? I never really enjoyed it to begin with, and I’ve enjoyed it even less so after being the main shopper for our family of 6 for almost 3 decades. But unfortunately, shopping for food and household supplies is a pretty crucial task. So why not make it a little easier ... Continue Reading
The Most Useful Instant Pot Cheat Sheet On the Web Just Got Better
I can’t believe it’s almost been a whole year since I originally posted my Instant Pot "Cheat Sheet" printable. Time flies when you’re having fun, and I’ve been having a lot of fun getting to know my Instant Pot! In fact, I’ve learned so much over the past year that I decided it was time to give my "Cheat Sheet" a few shiny new ... Continue Reading
Missing An Ingredient? This List Will Solve All Your Problems
There is nothing more frustrating than having your heart set on baking or cooking something delicious, only to discover you are out of one (or more) of the ingredients! Or there's the even worse scenario, where you return from the grocery store without the main thing you went there for in the first place! (I might have done that ... Continue Reading
33 Of Our Best Organizing Tips and FREE Printable Planners!
Now that we're on the other side of the craziness of the holidays, it's time to think about what we're going to do with the opportunity a brand new year provides us....mainly a new start, a chance to do things differently. :-) If getting organized is on your list, you've come to the right place! Not only are we sharing some of ... Continue Reading
4 Easy Ways To Get More Fruits & Veggies In Your Diet
This is paid advertising content from AARP® Credit Card from Chase. The content and opinions expressed below are my own. I am in no way affiliated with AARP® Credit Cards from Chase and do not earn a commission or percent of sales. Remember the old food pyramid? When I was growing up, that was the visual aid they used to teach ... Continue Reading
Make This One Easy List To Save Your Sanity At Dinnertime
It can be a pretty formidable task to get dinner on the table at the best of times, but during December it seems almost impossible! The whole family is busy with various parties, programs, gatherings, and events all month long. In all the holiday hubbub, any plans for dinner can easily slip your mind. By 6 o'clock I’m usually ... Continue Reading
Feeding A Crowd? This Helpful Guide Will Make You An Expert
Between family functions, church parties, and work events, I’ve had a hand in feeding a lot of people over the years! Since I’ve had a lot of practice, things usually go pretty smoothly when I’m feeding a crowd. But there’s one seemingly unanswerable question that plagues me during the planning process for any event… "How much ... Continue Reading
11 Dishwasher Do’s And Don’ts You Need To Know + A Printable Guide
Based on everything that I’ve heard from my readers over the years, there’s one particular household chore that seems to be a source of contention for many people. Can you guess what it is? I would have guessed it had something to do with cleaning the toilet, but it has nothing to with the bathroom at all! Surprisingly, a lot of ... Continue Reading
This Is The One Printable Essential Oils Guide You Need On Hand
I’ve written a fair number of posts over the years about essential oils, because I’m a big believer in them! If you’ve been interested in getting involved in the world of essential oils, it can feel a little intimidating at first. There’s no shortage of information out there, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed rather than ... Continue Reading
Crockpot Conversion Chart For Your Favorite Oven-Baked Recipes
If you love your crockpot like I do, here is some useful information that will help you take even better advantage of it. A handy chart for converting your favorite traditional recipes to crockpot meals! I especially like using my crockpot this time of year because it doesn't heat up the house like turning on the oven does! ... Continue Reading
The Best And Easiest Way To Cook Meat + A Free “Is It Done?” Printable Cheat Sheet
A few years ago, my nephew Cameron (the Pitmaster of Bam Bam’s BBQ in Orem, Utah) introduced us to a a digital meat thermometer called the Thermapen. The idea of using a meat thermometer outside of Thanksgiving was new to me at the time, so at first I didn’t really understand what the fuss was all about. It’s not exactly cheap ... Continue Reading
These 2 Kitchen Reference Charts Will Make You A Better Cook
If you visit my blog regularly, you may have already noticed a recent trend of mine. I've posted quite a few free printable downloads in my recent blog posts! (And if you aren’t a regular visitor, you can follow the links below to see a few of my most recent printable creations!) Related: This Is The "Cheat Sheet" That Every ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need To Make 10 Homemade Spice Mixes In Under An Hour
I have a complex relationship with spice mixes. On one hand, they are really convenient to keep on hand, and a spice mix makes it easy to whip up a soup, sauce, or dressing in no time. But on the other hand, most store-bought spice mixes contain added salt and sugar, or they’re full of filler ingredients that don’t sound very ... Continue Reading
Free Printables For Your Oscar Viewing Party!
Even if you're not a huge movie fan, having an Oscar party is a fun excuse to get together with friends & family and eat yummy food! Watching the Oscars together has become one of my family's favorite traditions! It probably has something to do with the fact that we're all pretty opinionated and competitive. Even though none ... Continue Reading