As if frozen veggies weren't easy enough, they just got a whole lot easier, thanks to my Instant Pot. I almost always keep frozen veggies on hand to add into soups and stews, and for a quick side to add to our dinners. If you're an electric pressure cooker newbie, this is a great recipe for you to ...
The Most Greatest.Gift.Ever
As I held the phone in my hand talking to the receptionist and looking at my calendar I held my breath and tried not to let my worry show through the phone lines when she gave me the next available appointment date. My words said “Great, I’ll take it, thank you”, but my heart said, “Oh ...
Snag the BIG 8QT Instant Pot for just $81.99 this Black Friday
Hey friends! I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with lots of love, and turkey (or ham)! Did you see the deal of the day going on? If you're a busy family and you don't own an Instant Pot yet, my only question for you is this... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? I cannot even tell you how much this gadget ...
When You Adopted Before Adoption Was Cool
Happy World Adoption Day! Who knew there was such a day? First and foremost, we need more people willing to open their hearts and homes to people in need (not just children). I get that, I believe that. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. This post isn’t going to hit home with all of you. This post ...
Are Your Kids Using Snapchat? Read This!
Monitoring Matters Do you monitor your children’s feeds and online presence? I do, every night for my younger children. Snapchat stories disappear after 24 hours, and private messages vanish even faster. If you don’t check in, it’s easy to miss what your child is seeing. I watch stories with my ...
Me Time, Mom Style
It never fails. The house is finally quiet, the kids are happily playing together or watching a show side-by-side, and I think, “Yes! Finally, some me time.” But as soon as I step toward the kitchen for a cup of coffee, I spot it...the mess. Ugh. I’m in the thick of raising little people, from two ...
Baked Potato Soup in the Instant Pot
A few weeks ago I made the best mashed potatoes in the instant pot, and I thought it’d be really easy to turn that into a soup. Turns out, I was right! When I called everyone in for dinner I said I thought I may have made it a little thin, but wanted their opinions. Supportively the all tried it ...
A Mom’s New Favorite Hack: Lock Laces
You know that feeling when you find something so good you almost feel like you invented it? That’s exactly how I felt when I discovered Lock Laces! Why I Love Them As a mom, I’ve kept my kids in Velcro shoes and zippered boots for as long as possible. Eventually, laced tennis shoes become the most ...
How to Make Mashed Potatoes in the Instant Pot
I grew up on instant mashed potatoes. I didn’t know any different. My first Thanksgiving as Mr. Awesome’s girlfriend was full of surprises as I stood around the kitchen of his childhood home, watching his mother cook. I offered to help here and there, and bless his mother’s heart, she let me. I ...
How to Make Cauliflower Into “Rice”
In this blog post you will learn how to turn a simple head of cauliflower into a healthy rice alternative. Step-by-step video included! Let's get started! Tools Needed: Food Processor (I currently have the Ninja Mega Kitchen System, but I've had the Black & Decker Food Processor in the past, ...
The Easiest Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Let me start with saying this recipe makes a massive amount of soup. It's perfect for serving a crowd, or for reheating as leftovers throughout the week. Let's get right to it! What you need:2lbs Cooked Chicken Breasts, cubed.2 lbs Carrots, diced1 pkg of Celery, diced1 box of Chicken Broth (48oz)2 ...
Making More Time to do Less Things
There's just something so sweet about a child falling asleep in your arms during a bedtime story. Last night I read my youngest the book "Just in Case You Ever Wonder", a favorite of her big sister's when she was a tot, and one I read to the boy often too. That same big sister walked by and said ...
Craving Calm
When my husband came home from work, we all gathered around the table with a big bowl of pistachios and coloring pages for the bank’s coloring contest. The kitchen still needed cleaning. The mail was unsorted. The pistachios weren’t cheap, and we ate a lot of them. The coloring should’ve been done ...
Our October Sweetie turns 4!
Happy 4th Birthday to this mostly sweet & a little spunky, coffee drinking, Jesus loving, stylish little girl! I am blessed to be YOUR momma. Through your actions you teach this world to face their fears, love deep, and smile often. Never change. Never lose your confidence, never believe the ...
You Are Good
Eek! She's so adorable I can hardly stand it! Even though this little one has tested my patience, negotiated her way out of a time-out, trashed the living room (twice), and screamed at me at the top of her lungs because she wasn't ready to come inside (twice)... I still love her ...
Our Adoption Story: We are His, and He isn’t finished with us yet.
For years, I have wanted to share our adoption story here on the blog. I’ve wanted to tell it in a way that is respectful to my husband, and to his past. I’ve wanted to honor our daughter’s joy and the love she radiates every single day. I’ve spoken about it in coffee shops, playgrounds, Bible ...
The Best DIY Home Cleaner Using 2 (or 3) Simple Ingredients
Are you still cleaning with harsh chemicals in your home? Please allow me to loving tell you to KNOCK THAT OFF. Really, I care about you, your health, and your pocketbook! Making your own cleaner is better for your health, and much more inexpensive (read --> a whole boatload cheaper). It's ...
Celebrate Absolutely Everything
Why We Celebrate Absolutely Everything 🎉 Someone once told me, “You guys celebrate everything!” At first, I took it as criticism. Were we being frivolous? Over the top? Maybe. Later I realized… what if it wasn’t criticism at all? What if it was actually: “Wow, those people really know how to look on ...
How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. YOU CAN VISIT THE DISCLOSURE TAB TO LEARN MORE. Woot Woot! Did you snag an Instant Pot on Prime Day? I did—I wasn’t even sure what I’d use it for, but I figured at least it would have good resale value if it didn’t earn its keep. But now? After just a few ...
Consignment Shop Haul: Back to Homeschool, Clothing Edition
Hello Momma Friends! As you're thinking of back to school (homeschool or public) clothing shopping, don't forget to check the local consignment shops and thrift stores. You can find lots of great deals and avoid the big crowds! For example, I bought 3 pairs of jeans for my ...