Growing up, my mom was crafty, especially around this time of year.  Christmas seemed to be her favorite.  There was always some kind of unique homemade gift for friends, family, teachers, and coaches (my 3 brothers and I were athletes).  I remember one year we collected pine cones (what seemed like a million to my […]

Risotto has never fallen off the fancy train, so I’d call this meal fit for company AND a weeknight.  Of course it always gets a bad rap.  TAKES FOREVER.  Really.  Really it doesn’t.  This recipe, start to finish, is less than 45 minutes.  That includes all the chopping, roasting, and stirring. Typically I read my […]

Here we are- the weekend before Thanksgiving.  I’d LOVE to say I am 100% ready for this, but I’m about 90% there.  We do have out Christmas decor on display, complete with a metallic purple and hot pink tree. I decided to coordinate with Parker and Jolie’s birthday party theme.. and I think Jordan just […]

I mentioned last week that I was planning a post all about stuffing potatoes.. well.  Let me tell you.  I had to bring myself under control because the options became endless and my family was eating a different stuffed potato every night (almost) and totally loving every bite.   Jordan said it was his favorite […]

Going for simple and quick with LOTS of leftovers this week.  It’s been a hectic one and I’m finding that having leftovers on hand for Jordan when he is home, or for me to bring to work, is helpful  to make things easy.  I’ve also planned this week’s menu around make ahead meals.  I made […]

I’ve had this recipe pinned for.. like.. ever.  Anyone else pin things and then forget about them?  I have such good intentions with my addiction to Pinterest – which was exacerbated by bed rest and then improved since 2 toddlers entered my world.  I have actually started a ‘private’ pin board to help me with my dinner […]