Hi friends! I hope your week is off to a great start! Ours has been a little chaotic in the best way. Our son just got home from a mission trip to Panama, so we spent the weekend celebrating and soaking up all his stories. It's the kind of tired-but-full feeling that makes you grateful for a slow cooker doing the work while life happens around it. Speaking of which... It's that time of year again. Backpacks are packed, alarms are set, and dinner somehow still needs to happen every single...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! I hope you're having a great week! We spent Monday and Tuesday at an amusement and water park with some family friends, and it was such a fun (and exhausting!) way to kick off the week. Between the roller coasters and the water slides, I think we covered every possible way to get soaked and dizzy at the same time. In between all the splashing and screaming (the good kind), I managed to sneak in some time in the kitchen too. Here's what's new this week: 7UP Cake 🥤 7UP Cake (New)...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, I hope you're having a good weekend! We've been thinking a lot about our community today. We're several miles from a very large fire here in our county, and while we're safe, our hearts are with everyone who has been affected. We've been keeping all of the families, firefighters, and first responders in our prayers. On a happier note, I'm sharing some of my favorite potluck recipes this week. These are the kinds of dishes that always seem to disappear first, whether you're headed...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! I hope you're having a great week! We've been keeping busy with swimming lessons for the kids, which always seems to make summer fly by even faster. In between all the running around, I've been spending lots of time in the kitchen testing recipes and remaking some old favorites so I can update them with fresh photos and better instructions. I can't wait to start sharing all of them with you over the next few weeks! Here's what's new this week: Old-Fashioned Cakes 🍰 23...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend! We had cousins visiting this weekend, and it was so much fun spending time together. The house was a little louder, the kitchen was a little busier, and we made lots of great memories. I always love weekends like that, even if they leave me needing a little extra coffee afterward! Since we're in the middle of summer and it's way too hot to keep the oven running, I thought this would be the perfect time to share a few of my favorite icebox...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! I hope you're having a wonderful week! We've been keeping very busy around here because I've been helping with Girl Scout Day Camp all week. It's been a lot of fun, but between camp and all the other summer activities, I feel like I've barely had a chance to sit down! If you've been soaking up summer too, I hope you're finding time to enjoy it, even if life feels a little hectic. Since I've been on the go so much, I don't have any recipe updates to share this week, but I do have a...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend! We had my high school reunion this weekend, and it was so much fun catching up with people I haven't seen in years. It's funny how it can feel like no time has passed once everyone starts sharing stories and laughing about old memories. Since we're in the middle of July, I thought it would be fun to celebrate Christmas in July! Who says we have to wait until December for our favorite holiday treats? If you've been craving homemade candy or...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, This week has been a busy one! I’ve been helping with Vacation Bible School, so our days have been full, loud, and a little chaotic, but in the best way. It’s one of those weeks where dinner needs to be simple, the coffee needs to be strong, and dessert is always welcome. This week’s new recipe is Wacky Cake, an old-fashioned favorite that doesn’t need eggs, butter, or milk. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and exactly the kind of recipe that proves our grandmas knew how to make...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there! I hope you've had a wonderful week! I spent mine with my college best friends, and it was exactly what I needed. We had a relaxing time together, shared plenty of laughs, and caught up on everything that's happened since we were last together. It's amazing how quickly time passes, but some friendships pick up right where they left off. With summer in full swing, I thought it would be the perfect time to share a few refreshing drinks to help you cool off. Whether you're hosting a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read