Many people like to make goals or resolutions at the beginning of a new year, but the truth is, sometimes yearly goals can be overwhelming. If you decide your goal for the year is to avoid sugar, spend as little money as possible, and exercise every day, chances are that before the end of January […]
January is an exciting time for many as they begin a New Year and start fresh with those New Years’ resolutions. There are lots of great fruit and veggies in season, as well as sales on diet foods, vitamins organizational tools, and more to get the year started off right. Tip: If you are looking […]
The end of the year is a wonderful time to look ahead but also to look back on the previous year. I love asking my kids and myself questions that challenge use to reflect on the last year. I came up with a list of 10 questions that my family members and I can all […]
* The year has come to an end, and if you’re like most people, you might be reeling a bit from your holiday spending. Even if you’re a master budgeter, it can be wise to take a look at your budget at the end of the year and see if anything needs to change. Here […]
A new year is upon us, and I’m excited to start sharing a new year of monthly meal plans with you. For the January 2026 monthly meal plan, I came up with a new template and decided to try something a little different, which I’ll explain below. For this month, I am sticking to some […]
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that looking back at the past year can be a really helpful exercise at the end of the year. I’m all about setting goals for the new year, too, but I think the best way to do that is to think about what worked and what didn’t in the […]
The new year is right around the corner, and if you have kids, you may not be planning to spend the night out celebrating. If so, it can be fun to spend the evening together watching a movie, listening to music, playing board games, and doing other family activities. Making crafts is something my kids […]
I’m not sure if I’m ever going back to another tomato soup recipe again! This is so good, has simple ingredients, and is perfect for grilled cheese dunking. What makes it so good is the soup base you make by roasting tomatoes and red peppers, bringing out their natural sweetness. PrintRoasted Red Pepper & Tomato […]
It’s hard to believe a new year is around the corner, isn’t it? Although it happens, well, once a year, it always takes me by surprise. Over the years we have had bigger gatherings on New Year’s Eve, but sometimes it’s just our family and maybe a friend or two. Either way, it’s always fun […]
