Food

There is no reason why we can’t have yummy things.  Make it yourself is my motto.  Recipes and how to’s from the simple things in life to the ones a bit more complicated

  • Bread Machine Sweet Potato Bread

    Baking your own bread isn’t just about the heavenly smell wafting through your kitchen—it’s a downright rebellion against overpriced loaves that expire faster than your last impulse buy. You get to skip the preservatives, weird ingredients you can’t pronounce, and that nagging feeling that you just paid six bucks for glorified flour and water. Plus,…

  • The Best Way to Feed the Family on Thanksgiving This Year

    As a mom of four, I know how every penny counts.By Nicole Renelick Hey there! I’m Nicole, a 35-year-old married mom of four living the bustling yet beautiful chaos of family life in New England. Running after a 14-year-old daughter, a seven-year-old son, and four-year-old twins, my days are filled with a symphony of laughter,…

  • Dessert Toast

    I apparently need to explain what dessert toast is. And of course it starts with a story. My granddaughter asked me one day why when I have eggs I have one plain toast and one jelly toast. I explained that one piece of toast was to go with the eggs and to wipe up all…

  • Kids Snacks Hacks

    Kids snacks can get pricey!! And they want prepackaged name brand stuff! My biggest hack is buying packages and breaking them down into baggies. This helps with portion control, cost and the time of doing that when you are packing snacks for school. We have a snack station in the cupboard and one in the…