The stress of pandemic life has left me wanting to simplify just about everything — and dinner is no exception. I started making this easy sheet pan dinner recipe when two of my kids had COVID-19, and I needed...
I was given the opportunity to sample a six pack of Body Armor Super Drink-Superior Hydration. It deserves to be said in a super-hero-announcer voice!!
I am no scientist, nor am I a nutritionist/dietician, however, I am a...
Every year I have an abundance of jalapenos, bell peppers, banana peppers, garden salsa peppers, and red bell peppers, even if I only plant 1 plant of each! I have given some away, feed some to our chickens and...
In case anyone was still wondering after the sweltering weekend we just experienced in Iowa City....summer has arrived in the Midwest! I'm a transplant from the Pacific Northwest (read: this humidity kills me every time!), so I'm constantly looking...
Are you a Pinterest junkie like I am?! Lately I’ve been seeing bunches of darling Easter crafts in my Pinterest feed. Let me walk you through a few simple bunny crafts you can do with your children as we...
Now is the time to figure out your Thanksgiving meal plans. Do you want a complete Thanksgiving meal prepared by a store or entirely home-cooked? Only order a turkey or dessert? Do you want to make dinner reservations and...
Should I buy organic? Does it matter? Is it worth the extra cost? If I can't afford to buy everything organic, how do I choose which foods to splurge on and which ones to save on?
The Environmental Working Group creates...
The word "homesteading" might bring to mind adventurous settlers rushing to stake their claim on lands out west in the 1800s. You may think of homesteaders as Little House on the Prairie-types who reject modern technology and conveniences in favor...
Quarantine has been the year of the kitchen gadget for our family.
We recently got an Instant Pot and have found so many great recipes that we love. We’ve also had an air fryer for a bit — but until...
If you are looking for a wow-worthy cake or muffin recipe, you need to give this recipe a try! These chocolate, chocolate chip muffins are moist thanks to two full cups of pureed zucchini, vegetable oil, and a lot...