Sometimes life gets so crazy that I can’t stay on top of routine things around our house. After a few months of this, I end up having to do a massive deep clean of my kitchen that takes all day. If I can think about it, though, there are tasks I can do each week […]
One of the best things about summer in the south: PEACHES! The local, ripe ones are so delicious on their own, but make this simple peach crisp recipe to take them up to the next level. Note: I’ve made this with a gluten-free baking blend before and it worked very well (make sure you’re using […]
Can you believe fall is almost here? While it will be here before we know it, there are some things you should buy before fall while they are on sale during August and September. With school starting, there are lots of great back to school sales to take advantage of; plus, Labor Day is a […]
Whether it’s the end of summer and your family is heading into back to school season or it’s the middle of the year and you need some school lunch inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Here are all of my favorite back to school ideas, from what to pack in your kids’ lunches, to […]
As one of the most historically rich cities in the United States, Philadelphia is definitely worth visiting. While you may plan on spending money eating a cheese steak or attending one of the many professional sports games while you’re there, there are many things that you can do for free in the City of Brotherly […]
When we got married, one of our gifts was a little rice cooker. I’m a minimalist in the kitchen, so I wasn’t sure why I needed a one-use appliance. But I also had never cooked rice on the stove top, so I decided to cook rice in the rice cooker. One use won me over […]
Try something new with this Korean cucumber salad recipe! It’s a bit spicy, a bit sweet, and a bit tangy. The cucumbers are great on their own or alongside a stir fry! After tossing the cucumbers together with the dressing, you can eat them right away or store them in the refrigerator (just keep in […]
It’s the time of year for lazy beach vacations, and you want ways to keep the kids happy without much work! So here are some ideas for super-simple (but satisfying) easy beach crafts that you can do on your special beach trip or while sitting at home dreaming of the waves. I’ve included some for […]
