When you get invited to an outdoor picnic event or summer potluck, sometimes it can be hard to decide what to make. Very few recipes taste good at a lukewarm temperature, so you have to be intentional about what you make. We often have events like this after church and there’s no way to heat […]
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 […]
I love meat as much as the next person, but our family also enjoys seafood and vegetarian recipes. Whether you just prefer this kind of food or have to avoid meat for dietary reasons, here are some of our favorite seafood and vegetarian recipes! Southern Savers Favorite Seafood and Vegetarian Recipes Black Bean Patties Crispy […]
One of the things I enjoy about having the kids outdoors is how much it encourages them to be nature explorers. I like to let the kids be creative with what they find outside, so I decided to research fun arts & crafts projects for kids using materials found in nature. There are some great […]
Here is a list of recipes for some great summer side dishes to have handy this season! Take them along to a cookout or enjoy with your family in the evenings. Summer Side Dishes: photo via delish.com Corn Salad photo via belleofthekitchen.com Greek Cucumber Salad photo via amindfullmom.com Old Fashioned Baked Beans photo via dinneratthezoo.com […]
Do you ever see things online or in a store and think “I could totally make that!” I had that moment once when looking through some recent sales. Some really cute bird feeders caught my eye, but the price tag kind of shocked me. These look awesome, but I just can’t bring myself to spend $22 on something […]
The year is more than halfway over, and I find this is a great time of year to look at my spending so far and see if I’m on track with where I had hoped to be. Maybe you set some goals at the beginning of the year–now is a great time to see if […]
Have you ever gone through a difficult season? There are so many times in life where we feel like we are in survival mode. It may be after the birth of a new baby, after a move, after the loss of a loved one, or after everyone in your family has been sick for what […]
As summer starts getting into full swing, it’s only a matter of time before my kids start with the “Mama, what can I doooo” and “Mama I’m bored”. I actually don’t think there’s anything wrong with a kid being bored. Boredom is good for kids’ brains and often leads to them finding something really fun and […]
