This sweet and tangy lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink for Summer! My kids love lemonade. So much so, that every time they open the fridge, I have to make sure they aren’t getting more out. to drink. Sorry kids, bedtime is no time for […]

Apple and cinnamon flavors are the perfect combo for these fresh cookies! We were gifted a ton of apples this past week, so we decided to make something new – apple cookies! They’re lightly sweet and taste like a warm apple pie – without the […]

Happy Independence Day, America! Let’s celebrate our freedom with the perfect July 4th lunch in our own backyards! Whether it’s just your family of four or a large gathering with friends, we have reason to celebrate this Fourth of July! So let’s cooking! How do […]

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Perfectly grilled corn on the cob is slathered with homemade spicy butter and served up fresh for a side dish that’s perfect for any day spent outdoors! With being home so much lately (thanks, Covid), I’ve been working on my grilling skills. After all, any […]

My dream vacation is to go to Santorini, Greece. Just seeing the crystal blue waters and white-domed buildings make my heart go pitter patter. I know that one day I will make it there to that little island off the coast of Greece and be […]

When I was growing up, both of my parents worked, so after school and summers were spent at my grandparents’ house. I have such fond memories of sitting in their garage snapping beans, learning how to sew my own clothes, and going to the hairdresser’s […]

Sweet pineapple and banana chunk inside a delicious layered cake? Oh yes, I sure did! We’ve been taking full advantage of the school lunch program during this stay at home (quarantine) season. My son’s school gives away free lunch to all kids every Monday through […]

Stretchy, ooey gooey cheesiness comin’ at ya! The kids and I have taken advantage of the school lunch program during the quarantine. Every weekday, we drive to the school and they load us up with lunch for the day. They pack tons of food into […]

The smell of summer is the grill heating up. There’s just something about grilling steaks, burgers, ribs, and hot dogs over an open flame outside that screams SUMMER! During this quarantine situation, I’ve been working on my grilling skills. The weather has been perfect and […]