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 […]
Corn casserole, (or corn pudding, depending on what part of the country you live in) is a staple at our family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Jiffy corn muffin mix adds the perfect amount of breading to turn a creamy corn dish into a fluffy and flavorful breaded corn side dish. It’s easy to make and always a […]
