Easter is a few short days away and around here we like to do things a little different. Well it started with my mom. She doesn't do a "normal" basket. You get a container or sorts and she uses that as a basket. So we decided to stick with that tradition. affiliate links used. find the full disclosure here. if you buy through these links, kno[...]
Spring is the best time of year. Don't give me that thankful for October stuff, here in Louisiana it's hot still and sweating isn't always fun. Spring has sprung and my flowers are blooming, the garden is growing, the kids are playing outside, and I'm reading. Some of my all time favorite books are perfect inspiration for springtime. affiliate l[...]
Have trouble with peeling eggs? Generally it's easier if you get store bought eggs because those are probably 30-45 days old already. Older eggs peel easier. But fresh eggs are another story. I've busted and broken many eggs peeling them because the shell just won't separate from the whites after boiling. Enter the Instant Pot. 6 minu[...]
You've heard them before. All those sayings about best friends. Diamonds are a girls' best friend. Man's best friend is a dog. Well I'm going to just start saying that woman's best friend is a chicken. You think I'm crazy, which is totally fine, I actually already know and admit it. I am a crazy chicken lady and turning into a plant lady. I'm also tota[...]
We've all been there. That moment when your child *needs* an apple. But we both know what's going to happen. Half way eaten apple, left somewhere. So this is my solution. Instead of wasting the half eaten apple, I'll cook it down. Or instead of giving my kids an apple, I'll cook a batch of these cinnamon apples for them to have as a side or a snack. It[...]
Spring is here y'all! Praise the Lord! We did things a little better this year. Tested our soil, amended it according to the needs for the crops we're growing, and used better timing on our seed starting. Seeds have been planted and are already transplanted into cups in the "salad bar". There's A LOT of tomato plants! Now comes some[...]
Another month of books. Mostly really good books. So of course I have to tell you about them! This weather has got me reading while sitting on the back porch with the boys playing in the yard. It isn't always the easiest because I have to stop to help them build something, get in/out of the jeep, and break up some arguing, but it is truly a wonderful w[...]