Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
These Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Jalapeno Poppers are made on the Traeger Pellet Smoker and have the best flavor!
Slow Cooker Sausage and Navy Bean Soup
I always have dried beans in my pantry. We love them. They are healthy, inexpensive, and they taste great. And today I whipped up a batch of Slow Cooker Sausage and Navy Bean Soup because there is a whisper of fall in the air.
Best Flat Top Smash Burgers with Grilled Onions
These are the best Flat Top Smash Burgers with Grilled Onions!
Traeger Smoked Bacon
Traeger Smoked Bacon tastes amazing and couldn’t be easier! If you have a pellet grill, you have to try this easy pellet smoker bacon recipe!
Crock Pot Braised Short Ribs with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
These Crock Pot Braised Short Ribs with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf are an easy and delicious dinner idea. Try it in the Instant Pot, too!
The Saliva Monologues
Love is tricky. Even from its infancy, it is held together by emotions make you want to put your tongue in someone else’s mouth, and how can anything that inspires…
Crock Pot Butternut Squash Beef Stew
This delicious Crock Pot Butternut Squash Beef Stew is hearty, healthy, and easy to make!
Encouraging Reluctant Readers
Reading is a struggle for many kids, and our job as parents is to help them learn to enjoy books. Being comfortable with words and books is an important aspect of life, and these tips will help your reluctant reader learn to enjoy it!
Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef
Instant Pot or Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef is perfect for busy families! It is spicy enough to keep the adults happy but not too spicy for most kids. It is easy to prepare and cooks quickly in the pressure cooker or all day in the slow cooker, and is great in burrito bowls, in tacos, on a bun, or on top of a salad!
Crock Pot Korean Shredded Pork
A little bit sweet and a little bit spicy, this Crock Pot Korean Shredded Pork is perfect in a rice bowl, in a tortilla, or on a bun!
Instant Pot Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
If you like stuffed bell peppers, you have to try this Instant Pot Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup recipe! It has the delicious taste of the traditional dish, but in a quick and easy Instapot soup version!
Egg Roll Skillet
Save time and calories with this easy and delicious Egg Roll Skillet recipe! Serve it on its own in a bowl, over rice, or with noodles for a quick dinner idea!
Crock Pot Herb Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Crockpot Herb Garlic Parmesan Potatoes are a beautiful and EASY side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Garlicky and buttery, this quick side dish will make your house smell amazing and compliment any meal!
Mother’s Day Muffins with Mom
This morning I happily shared my 3rd grade daughter’s corn muffin and my 5th grade son’s blueberry muffin at Muffins with Mom even though I really wanted a coffeecake muffin, because the muffins were huge and we certainly didn’t need three.
That’s what moms do.
Dr. Seuss Party
I love Dr. Seuss. I love the way he paired absurdity with deep thought, and I love the way the cadence of his writing reads like a song. I appreciate…
Hands
Recently my family went out to dinner. It was a “no one wants to cook” kind of night, and we ended up at Wood and Tap, a chain-type place with…
40 is 40
My friend Tara can plan a celebration like no one else, and her very own 40th birthday was no exception, so I’m thrilled that she agreed to share her day…
Instant Pot Pork Recipes
Do you have an Instant Pot? I finally jumped on the pressure cooker train a few months ago, and am finally to the point where I’m not afraid of blowing…
Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken
You guys, I’m in love with this Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken. I shouldn’t be surprised; I love rotisserie chicken. If I swing by the grocery store after work, there…
Crock Pot Apple Cobbler
I don’t make many desserts in my slow cooker, but when I do, there’s a good chance that dessert is going to be Crock Pot Apple Cobbler. My family loves…
Top 15 Middle Grade Gift Books
My kids love to read. They bring books everywhere, and they frequently get busted for sneaking books late at night, hours after they should be asleep. My fifth grade son’s…
Coffee Cake Muffins
I love coffee so much, I start thinking about my morning cup of coffee before I go to bed at night. I get up early so I can enjoy the…
A Ten-Point Guide for Buying Blind Bags for Your Kids
Have your kids recently become obsessed with blind bags? Me too. Have you considered just dumping the cash you’ve spent on these mystery toy items directly into the toilet while…
Bake It Happen on Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
I’ve said the phrase “Fucking cancer” too many times to count. Just this month I screamed it when my friend Matt lost both parents within a year, I whisper it…
Halloween Poppers
I’m always on the lookout for crafts that are low cost and low effort, and these easy Halloween poppers are easy on the pocketbook and are simple enough for the…
Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
Sometimes I need a quick and healthy recipe that can be thrown together quick. I mean, super quick. This Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs recipe fits the bill, and…
Skillet Totchos
I love my cast iron skillet. I love how it sears meat, and I love how it caramelizes onions. I love that I can put it in the oven, and…
Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff Meatballs
I love meatballs, and my husband loves beef stroganoff, so everyone is happy when I whip up this Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff Meatballs recipe. I especially like that I can…
Grilled Basil Parmesan Shrimp
I’m going to share one of my secret-weapon, all-time favorite dishes with you (sssh). Why do I love this Grilled Basil Parmesan Shrimp recipe so much? Because it’s a quick and delicious meal to…
Funny Memes About Kids and Chores
Some people may say I’m lazy, and some people would be right about that. I’ve always been this way, which is great for my blood pressure and my temperament,…
Healthy 4th of July Food
Summer vacation has just started, and while my kids have been enjoying more chips, hot dogs, and ice cream than they get most of the year, we’ve also been taking…
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is complicated for those who don’t have dads, for those who have fathers who have repeatedly disappointed them, and for people like me, whose fathers have died. Despite…
Crock Pot Chicken Ranch Tacos
Whip up dinner in no time with this easy Crockpot Chicken Ranch Tacos recipe! Your family will love how it tastes, and you’ll love how quick and easy it is to prepare.
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
On the weekends, I like to have something in the refrigerator for my husband to grill. He works late most weeknights, and rarely gets to eat dinner with us, but…
Buzzed Cherry Bombs
My friend Erin made these Buzzed Cherry Bombs last year, and they were so good, I didn’t even mind that she tricked me into helping her make like five thousand…
Crock Pot Greek Stuffed Chicken
I knew I was going to like this Crock Pot Greek Stuffed Chicken recipe. I mean, what’s not to like? It’s pretty, it’s healthy, and I love all of…
Crock Pot Madras Lentils
My seven-year-old daughter is a pretty healthy eater. She’s crazy about vegetables and she likes lean protein. I mean, she loves candy and chips and all of the other garbage…
Valentine Dipped Wafers
Until a few years ago, I didn’t particularly like Valentine’s Day. I didn’t appreciate being told to show affection in the form of underwhelming greeting cards, dining at crowded restaurants,…
Crock Pot Appetizers
I’ve spent the past two weeks celebrating the holidays with family, and it is no exaggeration to say that a slow cooker was used almost every single day. Crock Pots…
Crock Pot Braised Beef Ragu
You know how, despite your best efforts, you get stuck in ruts? For me, mealtime planning can become the ruttiest of ruts, and before I realize it, we’ve eaten spaghetti,…
Crock Pot Nutella Hot Chocolate
Every once in a while, I question my parenting abilities. Like last Saturday when I discovered my kids had never tried Nutella. What kind of mother was I to keep…
Crock Pot Black Beans
I’m a huge fan of black beans. I love black bean soup, I love black beans in burritos, and I happily eat them on their own or topped with a…
Crock Pot Turkey Chili
There are certain meals that I crave when the seasons change, and chili falls solidly in my autumn go-to dishes. It’s hearty, it’s perfect for eating while watching football, and it’s…
Crock Pot Sandwiches and Wraps
I love sandwiches. I love subs and melts and burgers. I love sliders and dips and Reubens. I also love pretty much anything wrapped in a tortilla or pita bread,…
The Thing About the First Day of School
I like to think I’m levelheaded, so it always takes me by surprise when my emotions take over my better judgement. From commercials that make me cry to seemingly normal…
Grilled Summer Vegetables
My ode to summer grilling continues with this delicious side dish of marinated summer vegetables that pairs wonderfully with just about any protein you have on the grill. I’m always…
North Carolina BBQ Pork Chops
I love my grill this time of year. I love it on hot days when my non-air conditioned house is an oven. I love it when I get home late…
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
These Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders are as moist and delicious as they look!
Crock Pot Orange Marmalade Meatballs
Let me tell you a little story about Crock Pot Orange Marmalade Meatballs. A while back, my kids got a four pound jar of orange marmalade in the mail. It…