A meat and cheese tray is my go-to for any size gathering. They are so versatile and can be scaled up or down for any size budget or amount of people. I did one at our Christmas party last year and do them often, even if we just have another family over for a BBQ. … Read more
I have been making this kale salad recipe for probably 10 years. It’s been my side salad go-to and is often requested by my friends. It’s simple and completely versatile so you can customize based on what’s in season or your guest’s preferences. Traditionally, we make this salad with dry roasted pine nuts and goat … Read more
I’ve realized I’ve had pictures of our kid’s beach bathroom project on my phone for over a year and I’ve never had the time to post about what we did. It was our Pandemic Memorial Day Weekend project and we did this on a pretty tight budget. Everything we updated came from Amazon to make … Read more
When we bought this house, we knew that the original windows would need to be replaced. Other home improvement projects took priority, like rebuilding our dining room after a flood, but the windows were a high priority. We knew the value of that project since we replaced the windows in our last home. It made … Read more
Our preschool gift guide for reading makes it easy to shop for kids ages 3 through 5. Whether you are shopping for a birthday or for Christmas, this list is great for boys and girls. We limit our Santa Christmas gifts to four categories and one is READ. Our Big Nugget LOVES to read and … Read more
I lost my Dad almost 10 years ago. The pain is always there. Most of the time it’s a dull ache, a hole in your life that you can’t fix. Sometimes that pain will turn sharp and smack you in the face. You expect it on milestone days, weddings, holidays, and birthdays. It can happen … Read more