a baby registry for an “experienced”mom

If there’s anything I’ve learned as an “experienced” mom, it’s this–babies don’t need a lot. However, even though they don’t need most of the products that are being flung in your face as an expecting mom, there are some things they do need. And that’s true whether it’s your first baby or not. So, it’s […]
rustic wooden star tutorial

I’ve mentioned a few times that Mike is Team “No Christmas until after Thanksgiving”. And I respect that. I do. But… he is married to a blogger, and us bloggers do need to make sure and get our holiday content out in a timely manner, you know? Wink, wink. So whether you make this DIY […]
sweetest wishes this holiday season–a free printable

Something that my family loves doing at this time of year is putting together plates of treats for our friends and neighbors. Offering our loved ones “sweetest wishes” is such a simple way to spread a little love at this time of year. Plus. who doesn’t like a plate of treats showing up at their doorstep? The […]
easy homemade caramel fudge

For me, holidays and fudge go together like peanut butter and jelly. I love coming up with new combinations so I was excited caramel sweetened condensed milk at the store. Then, whilst I was perusing the baking aisle, I came across caramel baking chips. Oh my, be still me heart. Once I knew these two […]
date night in idea: barbecue nachos recipe

Well, the holiday season is upon us and as much as I love it, you know I’m always looking for a way to simplify a little bit. Sometimes Mike and I don’t have time to fit a date night out into our schedules, but we can always make time for a date night in. One […]