Are you on SnapChat? I’ve been a holdout for a long time because… 1) I just didn’t “get it” and, 2) I was afraid I’d be bombarded with inappropriate snaps, lol. But after a fellow blogger gave me a few awesome tips on how to...
“Chicken & Chorizo Chili”, contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Normally, I am a follow the recipe type of person. I measure out ingredients carefully and follow the directions...
Chronic Supermom Syndrome (CSS) tricks you into believing you can do it all. But it’s just not possible. You can fake it for a while, but eventually something will fall through the cracks—typically, your health and family. The human body can only withstand...
With my husband temporarily working out of state, our household bills have doubled while his salary basically stayed the same–which means our planned summer vacation had to be cancelled. Instead of an EPIC cross-country trip, we have been enjoying...
This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. I’ve had a love affair with eggnog since I was little. When I was around 7 years old my mom, who was an elementary school librarian,...
Growing up in Iowa, in rural Iowa to be more precise, it’s pretty hard NOT to be a carnivore. Iowa is ranked 7th in the states for cattle production and 1st in hog production (North Carolina is 2nd). Although I grew up in town, I was a country girl at heart...
I’m sure you are thinking “what the heck is geocaching?” Well, I always describe it as a modern-day treasure hunt, only the treasure map is your smartphone or GPS and the treasure is a box of dollar store trinkets. There are nearly 6...
Over the weekend I saw a Facebook post about a reverse advent calendar. The premise was quite simple. Each day in December gather up a specific food item on the list and then on Christmas Eve drop off your donation to your local Food Pantry. While this is a wonderful...
Iowa Pork Tenderloin sandwiches, AKA tenderloins or breaded pork sandwiches, are a staple throughout the Midwest. Easy and inexpensive, they are one of the few things I truly miss about Iowa–besides my family, of course! A tenderloin consists of a trimmed and...
“Frozen Strawberry Starburst” contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. (Post updated 6/2023) Put the mm in your summer with this yummy frozen Strawberry Starburst cocktail! I...
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