The state where you are from is going to determine whether you call it dressing or stuffing. But here in Western Kentucky, we call it dressing. And it is So. Stinkin. Good. Sure you could do Stove Top stuffing, we all have. I even use it for my Chicken and Stuffing Crockpot recipe. But if […]
Peppermint Foot Scrub is the perfect homemade gift for anyone in need of pampered feet. (Who doesn’t, right?) There are only 3 ingredients, all of which are natural, and it smells like Christmas in a jar. Yum! I love that peppermint has a cooling, energizing effect on tired feet. Peppermint oil is also great for […]
I don’t know why it’s so hard to find tried-and-true recipes that are great for potlucks, Sunday dinner and holiday meals, without having 30 steps or weird ingredients added to them. It’s frustrating. This broccoli and cheese casserole has none of that in it. You know how I know? Because I’ve been eating it for […]
Simple and savory, Crock Pot Pork Chops with Potatoes gets it’s hearty taste from none other than a packet of Onion Soup Mix. No joke. Blended with chicken broth and butter, the pork chops and potatoes come out tender, juicy, and full of flavor.
Cooking for one or two? Just because you’re not feeding a family of 6 like me doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy delicious Crock Pot recipes too. What I’ve done to help, is adjust several of my recipes that typically feed a family, to work for singles and couples. Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti is one of […]
I always knew them as Arkansas Green Beans growing up, but with no actual ties to Arkansas and no knowledge of the history of the name, it’s just easier for me to call them smothered green beans with bacon. See also: AWESOME. The sweetness of the brown sugar, salty from the soy sauce and smoky […]
Ever see cute Christmas decor in a store but it either doesn’t go with your style or it is overpriced for what it is? I do this all the time. So when I spotted an adorable foam cone tree decorated with glitter ball vase fillers, I couldn’t wait to take it home. But not for […]
Looking for more side dish recipes for Thanksgiving? Click here! Old Fashioned Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, especially when it’s made from scratch. One of our family’s favorite side dishes for Sunday dinner and Thanksgiving, baked mac and cheese is creamy on the inside, with just the right amount of crunch […]
Capturing the ages and interests of my kids with ornaments, whether it’s a picture, a footprint, a ribbon showing how tall they were that year, or this year—thumbprints—brings me so much joy. Every year, I open the box of ornaments and am always amazed to see all of the personalized ornaments and how they’ve changed […]
It wasn’t a difficult ornament to make, it doesn’t stand out as overly clever or original, but this puzzle piece ornament is meaningful. And meaningful ornaments are my favorite thing about our Christmas tree. Both boys were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2018. While both have made significant progress from the dates of their […]
