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…
Summer Berry Breakfast Parfaits
Summer is in full swing here in Oregon and I am soaking up every minute of it with my family. I honestly can’t think of a better place to be in the summer. Not only do we have unbelievable weather, but we also have an abundance of local berries available at our grocery stores, farmer’s…
Expert Spring Break Packing Tips for Your Family
Spring Break is right around the corner. Are you off on a family spring break adventure? Are you ready? Preparing for a family vacation can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be! With a little advanced preparation and thought, packing for your trip can be stress free. For full transparency this post contains affiliate…
The Best Gifts For Moms
Shopping for my mom for Christmas, or for any gift really, has always been easy and FUN! Most importantly, I love thinking about what will make her happy and put a smile on her face. Even though I know the real answer to that (if you asked her), is just being with her and spending…
Free Holiday Printables To Help You Get Organized!
Organizing and planning for the holidays can seem like an overwhelming task. After I had my third child, my planning skills just seemed to fall apart. I’ve missed orthodontist appointments for my daughter, forgotten about meetings, failed to pick up kids for carpool, and after three months still can’t remember my oldest daughter’s weekly dance…
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Chicken Sandwiches
Fall came early to the Pacific NW this year. With that quick transition I was inspired to start cooking up my favorite fall recipes a little sooner than usual. Each new season brings so many delicious foods to enjoy. Pumpkins, apples, squash, and sweet potatoes are just a few of the fall staples that I…
Trader Joe’s Fall Family Favorites
There are so many things to love about fall. Pumpkin patches, apple farms, the crisp cool air, cozy sweaters, and the arrival of the Trader Joe’s Fall Fearless Flyer. So much goodness packed into 24 pages! For full transparency this post contains affiliate links, meaning, I may earn a small commission if you happen to…
