Toddler Proof Christmas Ornaments

Toddler Proof Christmas Ornaments

I got an incredible deal on a huge (9 foot!) prelit Christmas tree on Black Friday ($7.50!!!!). We had to rearrange the whole living room but by gosh, I found out it retails for $900 so we’re keeping the dang tree. I soon realized we [READ MORE]

My Meal Plan Goals for September

My Meal Plan Goals for September

My goal for September is to cut down on our grocery budget and that really starts with a solid meal plan. Right now we way overspend and and throw out too much food. I’ve talked before how I meal plan when I’m spontaneous in this post but [READ MORE]

Book Review: How Hard Can it Be? by Allison Pearson

Book Review: How Hard Can it Be? by Allison Pearson

How Hard Can it Be? –  Allison Pearson 4/5 Stars I received a free advanced copy from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley. Kate is heading toward her 50th birthday and trying to keep it all together. Mainly trying to understand her teenage children and enter [READ MORE]

Book Review: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

Book Review: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

An American Marriage – Tayari Jones 3/5 Stars  I was excited to finally have my turn with this book from the library. It has a lot of hype – especially since it’s an Oprah Book Club choice – and I was looking forward to reading [READ MORE]

Instant Pot Apple Butter

Instant Pot Apple Butter

This recipe came out of frustration at the grocery store. I couldn’t find an apple butter or jelly or jam that didn’t have high fructose corn syrup in it OR one that cost less that $200 dollars (I may be exaggerating on that number). Now [READ MORE]

Quick and Easy Smores for a Crowd!

Quick and Easy Smores for a Crowd!

Sometimes the best part of making s’mores is the experience, but it’s hard to make them in bulk for a crowd and keep them warm when you’re heating up one at a time. Today I want to share with you a quick and easy way [READ MORE]

Traveling with a Baby: Making the Trip EASY!

Traveling with a Baby: Making the Trip EASY!

All products linked through Amazon are affiliate links, this means I receive a small percentage at no cost to you when you purchase from these links. Thanks for your support! We traveled for the first time with Baby Archer for Thanksgiving! We flew to St. [READ MORE]

5 Makeup Tips for New moms!

5 Makeup Tips for New moms!

All products linked through Amazon are affiliate links, this means I receive a small percentage at no cost to you when you purchase from these links. Thanks for your support! It’s very rare I get the full chance to get ready for the day anymore. [READ MORE]

Behind the Scenes with a Two Month Old!

Behind the Scenes with a Two Month Old!

All products linked through Amazon are affiliate links, this means I receive a small percentage at no cost to you when you purchase from these links. Thanks for your support! Baby Update: Archer is 13lbs 13.5oz (probably over 14lbs by now…half of which is all [READ MORE]

BBQ Pies Two Ways

BBQ Pies Two Ways

All products linked through Amazon are affiliate links, this means I receive a small percentage at no cost to you when you purchase from these links. Thanks for your support! I love a good pie but it’s really difficult to commit to making a full [READ MORE]