I love bread, folks. Way, way too much. On a recent trip to San Francisco, let’s just say that the sourdough and I became very good friends. I also love pasta. And well, pretty much every kind of grain. But I know that eating too many carbs just isn’t healthy. Even if someone isn’t on …
Have you ever been guilty of eating out too much? My family certainly has. It winds up being more unhealthy than we want to be, and the cost really adds up. But planning inexpensive meals does NOT mean that you have to microwave ramen for every meal, guys. On the contrary, there are many delicious …
Today I was on a mission to find some of the cutest and/or most helpful kitchen and cooking printables out there. We all know that keeping up in the kitchen can feel like a fulltime job, but there are tools and resources out there to make the work easier, more organized, and more fun. I …
Have you ever struggled to figure out what is for dinner, open the pantry… and stare blankly at a bunch of snacks and a distinct lack of ingredient to make anything? While I would not exclude the possibility of making a meal of cookies and chips for myself if no one was home, I am not …
Real talk, folks… I have a serious sweet tooth. I love almost any kind of dessert. And let’s just say that it is not so good for my waistline or my health. I have to make sure that I do not get carried away. My daughter seems to have inherited my craving for sweets too. …
Do you ever get tired of figuring out what’s for dinner? It can be such an energy-sapping process for me. It’s the worst when it’s 5:00, it is my turn to make dinner, and I have no idea what I am going to feed the family. It creates so much anxiety, plus it often winds …
When my son was little, we were determined that he would be exposed to every sort of food and that we would order him interesting and healthy things when we went to restaurants. We looked at children’s menus with dismay and ordered for him off the regular menu when possible. And truth be told, he …
You guys know that we love meal planners around here. Planning your meals ahead of time is one of the easiest ways to be more organized, add time to your day, AND save money on your trips to the grocery store. Yes, we have a whole section of various meal planners at our Carrie Elle …
I have had an instant pot for years now, but I confess that I haven’t used it very much. Like many others, I have been a bit intimidated by figuring out how it works. But the truth is, once I actually did start trying, I found that it was really quite easy. AND useful. There …
Ok folks. The holidays are over. We have gotten back into our routines and are working to keep those resolutions. If you’re anything like me, you start looking around at this time of year and start noticing all the home projects you want to do. I have been practically itching to clean every corner, cabinet, …
