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, …

Years ago, I wrote about Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, TX. It’s a drive through safari-park experience and one of my favorite things to do with out-of-towners when they visit, and has been for years! We visited recently and a few things have changed, so I figured it was time for a new …

When we find a recipe that the whole family will eat, we put it into our meal planning rotation. This super easy crock pot root beer pulled pork has been a favorite for years. It’s another recipe that was handed down from my mother-in-law (I love her and all the recipes she has given us!). …

Hello, Fixers! I have something special for you today. This printable 21 Day Fix Weekly Meal Planner has been a long time coming…I’ve been meaning it to publish it forevvvver. But here it is, better now than never – and I think you’re going to love it!  Printable 21 Day Fix Weekly Meal Planner I …

I feel like my kids have hit the ages where travel is fun. I was always that pre-mom that said, “Kids won’t slow me down!” when talking about my travel dreams. But then I had kids and my reality was a lot different than what I had expected it to be. I’m excited to partner …

Sometimes, it is just easier to let someone else do the shopping. If it were up to me, I’d never have to go grocery shopping (I know a lot of people love it, but it’s definitely not my favorite thing). I do go grocery shopping, and often. But I have also used grocery pick-up and …

When I first started making printables, I started with printable weekly meal planner templates. That was mostly because I needed them in my own life! And then, long story short, it evolved into making meal planners, and then all the planners, and somewhere in between, I stopped making meal planning printables for the blog! So …

Earlier this month, I visited Seattle for the first time. The Pacific Northwest is probably where I feel most at home aside from, well, my own home (hopefully, I will retire someday in a log cabin in Oregon). I just LOVE it there. But I had never been to Seattle! Luckily, my sister is getting …

I am usually in a hurry for breakfast, and if I am not careful, I will eat something that takes up a huge part of my daily calories or points. It really is not difficult to put a stop to this though by just taking a few minutes to plan ahead. And I have found …