It’s Sourdough September, and I’ve been busy in the kitchen trying to perfect my bread recipe. Through my baking, I’ve learned a lot and I figured I’d share some of the tools that have helped me along the way. So, in case you’re also looking to get some baking done this Sourdough September, here are Read the rest of this entry »
With the kiddos going back to school, that means preparing them for the best hour of the school day—lunch hour. But packing the perfect school lunch isn’t easy. That’s why I’ve put together a menu roadmap to make packing a sack lunch easier. Be sure to pack at least one item from every category and Read the rest of this entry »
Summer, the season of backyard barbeques, beach bumming and big blockbuster movies. And one of the best ways to experience these blockbuster movies is at a drive-in movie theater. Now, I love cars, so drive-in movie theaters are my favorite way to catch a flick. That’s why I did a little digging into the history Read the rest of this entry »
AI this, AI that. Everyone is talking about AI being the future, but you know what AI can’t help me do? Get dinner on the table every night. Or can it? The other day I was stressing about weekly grocery shopping and decided to ask ChatGPT to make a list for me and include two Read the rest of this entry »
With inflation sweeping the nation I don’t know about you, but I’m looking for small ways to save in my monthly budget. But even if you’re trying to stretch your budget further, it doesn’t mean you should cut back on the things you love. That’s why I’ve put together a list of sneaky ways you Read the rest of this entry »
Now that winter is officially over, it’s time to get down and dirty. I’m talking about gardening! Spring is my favorite season to plant because it yields some of the best payoffs. While it’s true, everything you plant in spring may not sprout until late spring or even early summer, the anticipation makes it more Read the rest of this entry »
There’s something sweet and nostalgic about a big bowl of Lucky Charms cereal on a Sunday morning. I’m aware that they’re just glorified cheerios with dehydrated marshmallows, but that doesn’t make me love it any less. And with St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner I decided to do some research on the sweet cereal—here Read the rest of this entry »
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is known for parades, beads and partying. But the festive holiday has more fun traditions than what you see at a glance. My favorite is the famous Mardi Gras dessert, the King Cake. The tradition and original recipes for King Cakes were famously brought to New Orleans from France in Read the rest of this entry »
I hear it every year, people start New Year’s resolutions on January 1st and by the 31st, those goals are gone. But starting the year with a failed resolution doesn’t feel good. So instead, I propose we start the New Year with something fun. Every day this month I’m going to try something new. So take Read the rest of this entry »
Whether you’re participating in a Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchange it can be tricky picking the perfect gift. And with how busy everything gets during the holidays it can be even more difficult to put time into coordinating something your recipient will like. That’s why I put together a short list of sure-fire Read the rest of this entry »