It’s time that I share my tried and true mac and cheese recipe with you! This method can take a little effort, but I really love cooking it “from scratch,” and it;s become an easy recipe as I’ve practiced over time. Also, you can totally take the base of this...
I don’t claim to be an expert, but I feel I could write so many anecdotes about motherhood. Also, I should note that I refuse to let my few years of experience limit my personal experiences and thoughts in general. I was always excited for the possibility of...
I took my first walk the other day since welcoming our child a few weeks ago. I tried to give myself grace, especially considering all that my body has been through in the past few weeks, but of course, I found myself falling back into the pattern of trying to figure...
A staple in our house, this is my stir fry recipe that I developed years ago when I had a craving and wanted to try and make it myself. This is really great for meal prep, and you can even do it on the flat top grill outside, if you have one! We've done it on our...
So often, I think about this quote: “You are one decision away from a completely different life.” - Mel Robbins Have you ever taken a moment to grasp that? I have. More than once. I guess, when you’ve experienced trauma, these words really put...
Years ago, I came across a Lemon Basil Shrimp Risotto recipe from the Pioneer Woman, and I was eager to try it because I absolutely love most anything with lemon! However, I realized a few things right off hand that I'd need to adjust: I'm allergic to shellfish...
Ready for a quick appetizer or fresh taco topping? Here you go! This is a “recipe” that is very loose in that you can adjust your quantities to your liking. When I prepare it, I consider things such as how many people I’m serving and how many days I want to have it on...
"To some, sighting a hummingbird signals that challenging times are over and healing can begin. To others, these tiny fliers are an inspiring sign of hope and good luck." - Emily Hannemann I've grown to perceive things as signs, particularly when I'm...
If I were on TV, I’d throw both arms up and to the side, give you a warm smile, and welcome you to my kitchen, but since I’m typing this out instead, you’ll just have to envision that in your mind instead! First things first though, you should know that one of...
Have you ever wondered who the most impatient person in the world is? Spoiler alert: I don’t think it’s me, but I do believe I rank pretty high on that list. With more quotes about patience than I took time to read, which should be no surprise to anyone, I decided to...