Did anyone else tear down their Halloween decorations the day after Halloween? Guilty! Now I am trying to decide, do I leave out a few pumpkins and put up a few Thanksgiving pieces? Or do I jump straight to Christmas? Usually I wait until December 1st, but I am feeling a little festive this year! …
Fall Favorites From Trader Joe’s Part 2
Good morning friends! Last year I put together a list of our fall favorites from Trader Joe’s. So many people found it helpful that I thought I would do it again this year. I always love seeing what other people are buying at our favorite grocery store and thought you would too! Many of these…
Portland Fall Bucket List: 15 Fun Ideas For The Whole Family
Looking for fall fun in Portland? My Portland fall bucket list has you covered with all kinds of activities the whole family will love! With three kids ranging in age from 6-15, our fall is not just filled with pumpkin patches and animal farms anymore. We try to throw in some fall fun for the…
15 Tips For Planning the Perfect Camping Trip
Is there really anything better in the summer than being outside? Camping is the perfect way to enjoy our beautiful summer weather. With so many camping options, you are bound to find the perfect spot for your family. Camping was a way of life where I grew up in Wyoming. My family created so many…
The Best Salted Chocolate Caramel Bars
You know when you find something SO amazing that you have to share it with everyone you know? These salted chocolate caramel bars are that thing! I made them for the first time in June for our Bunco night. Super excited to get back to in person Bunco after over a year hiatus due to…
Family Fun in Seabrook Washington
Seabrook Washington. Cutest. Little. Town. Ever. Found this gem of a place when I was trying to find an extra something for us to do during our spring break this year. After camping for three nights in the rain in a 29 foot trailer with three kids, a puppy, and my husband, a house in…
March 2021 Book Review
My March 2021 book review is short and sweet compared to last month’s review. Unfortunately vegging on my couch binge watching The Crown cut into my nightly reading time. I need to figure out some kind of balance between staring at a screen and reading! I made it through four books this month, and had…
Meatless Monday: Tips for Your Teenage Vegetarian
We now have a teenage vegetarian in the house. About eight months ago, my teenager announced that she was going to become a vegetarian. She had done her research and had some solid reasons why she wanted to make the change. We don’t eat a lot of meat around here anyway, so it wasn’t that…
January and February 2021 Book Review
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Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet
How did autumn arrive so quickly? Summer flew by in the blink of an eye and we are now waking up to shorter days and crisp, cool mornings. Even though our family routines look a little different this fall, I still try to rely on meals that are healthy and easy to prepare. I also…
