Perfect Pumpkin Bread
August 21, 2019Yes, I realize I am posting this recipe in the middle of August, but I promise I am just trying to trick Mother Nature into sending some cooler days our way. These 100*F+ days are getting out of hand. Plus, my husband was having a not-so-good day at work and I know my pumpkin bread is just the thing to cheer him up. Sometimes I will add chocolate chips to the mixture to give an added sweetness. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup oil…
Dear Husband: Thank You for Saving My Life
Dear Husband, Let me take a minute to say, “Thank you.” Let me also say I’m not thanking you for the reason you may think. Yes, you are an amazing provider, father, and human being. You are always putting your…
Pierogi Hamburger Sliders
Lately my husband and I have been trying to get more creative with our cooking. We’ve fallen into the bland rut that consists of the same meals on rotation. Since we’ve also been trying to utilize our grill more (yay…
Hamburger Stroganoff in the Instant Pot
Hot summer days living in a 42′ fifth wheel camper mean I don’t really want to use my oven a whole lot. Even running the stove to boil water for 15 minutes increases the temperature inside our home dramatically. This…
Things I Learned Along the Way: Five Tips to Help Your Homeschool Stay Organized & Somewhat Sane.
When I started homeschooling, I really had no idea what I was doing or what to expect. All I knew is that I didn’t want to mess up my kid. I started with my son, Jacob, when he was going…
A Day in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that we are constantly on the move as we follow my husband around the country for his career. (You can read about our unconventional life here.) Today, my kiddo and I…
We Unplugged and Floated Down the River
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say it is so hard to unplug. From electronics, from social media, from your laundry list of tasks that feel like they need to be completed right. this. moment. Sometimes it’s hard to…
DIY Puffy Sidewalk Chalk Paint
As summer continues on, we are discovering more ways to take our play outdoors. This puffy sidewalk chalk paint was easy and fun to make. My daughter had a blast drawing creations. What you need: Flour Water Food…
Red, White, & Blue Deviled Eggs
A few years ago my family got a kick out of my dying the eggs pastel colors for Easter. This year, I decided to revive that project and do red, white, and blue deviled eggs! They are super easy to…
Mouthwatering Mushroom Chicken in the Instant Pot
It has been so insanely hot here in Western North Carolina lately that I have been trying to utilize my Instant Pot more frequently. Here’s a simple dish that takes no time to make. Your family will love it! Ingredients:…
Easy DIY Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder
Ever since my daughter was a toddler, we have enjoyed feeding the birds and identifying the types in whatever area of the country we are in. Our favorite birds are the Downy Woodpecker and Mourning Dove. We love going to…
