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Bake Better Bread

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 […]

Written by on September 1, 2023

How To Pack The Perfect Back-To-School Lunch

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 […]

Written by on August 1, 2023

The Legendary History Of Drive-In Movie Theaters

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 […]

Written by on July 3, 2023

Automatic-Mealtime Intelligence

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 […]

Written by on June 1, 2023

Sneaky Ways To Save Money

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 […]

Written by on May 1, 2023

Grow Today, Enjoy Tomorrow

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 […]

Written by on April 3, 2023

The Luckiest Charm

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 […]

Written by on March 1, 2023

Cake Fit For A King

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 […]

Written by on February 1, 2023

31 Fun Ways To Start The New Year

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 […]

Written by on January 3, 2023

Secret Santa Success

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 […]

Written by on December 1, 2022

Grateful Goodies

Thanksgiving is all about gathering with family and being grateful for food, family and togetherness. But did you know the act of being grateful is good for your health? It might sound crazy, but research shows exercising gratitude daily helps people feel more positive and improves their relationships. How? Gratitude retrains your brain to think […]

Written by on November 1, 2022

The Ultimate Spooktacular Halloween Playlist

Themed music is essential if you’re throwing a party or just trying to set the mood while you’re working. But crafting the perfect playlist can be time consuming and difficult. But if you put the time in to craft a themed playlist for your next gathering, I think you’ll find it sets the tone for […]

Written by on October 3, 2022

Build A Better Breakfast

Many people don’t know that September is National Better Breakfast Month. But breakfast is my favorite meal—that’s why I collected 5 breakfast hacks to help you tackle the most important meal of the day.    Meal Prep—People talk a lot about meal prepping lunch and dinner, but you can save a lot of time and effort […]

Written by on September 1, 2022

Support Sustainable School Supplies

The end of summer is almost here, which means kids all over town are going back to school soon! I don’t know about you, but nothing breaks the bank every year more than buying school supplies. That’s why I’ve put together my top four tips for saving money on school supplies, and to make things […]

Written by on August 25, 2022

Sensational Summer Salads

It’s the height of summer and you know what that means…BARBEQUE SEASON! It’s only the beginning of July and I’ve already been invited to 4 potluck backyard barbeques. I was stressing about what to bring until I realized I had the ultimate summer salad recipe duo. This recipe duo is perfect because it handles both […]

Written by on July 1, 2022

S’more Than Meets The Eye

It’s finally summer and you know what that means. S’MORES SEASON! I believe s’mores are the perfect dessert—they’re sweet, hot, gooey, crunchy and best of all, you make them yourself. While I think the classic graham cracker, milk chocolate and plain marshmallow is the best combination, here are some other fun s’more recipes you should […]

Written by on June 1, 2022

April Showers Bring More Than May Flowers

Let’s talk about those April showers that brought us May flowers. Did you know thespringtime rain brought in more than just beautiful flowers? Here’s a list of some things youmay not have known the rain also brought with it. Mushrooms—Wild mushroom hunting can be a fun sport for home chefs and foragersalike. Studies show a […]

Written by on May 2, 2022

Credit Where Credit Is Due

Confused about credit? Don’t be embarrassed if you are—the idea of credit and credit history confuses a lot of people. But as a Solution Specialist, I get asked about credit a lot. And since March is National Credit Education Month, I figured I would share some facts about credit everybody should know.  Keep Your Oldest […]

Written by on March 1, 2022

Reclaim Your Time This February

After what feels like 100 days of January, we are finally into February, the shortest month of the year. I love February, but I hate feeling like I’m always on a time crunch to get stuff done because it’s such a short month. That’s why I’ve put together a quick list of time-saving tools everyone […]

Written by on February 1, 2022

New Year, New Animal

Goodbye 2021 and hello 2022. I thought 2022 was going to be the year of the rabbit, but it’s the year of the tiger! Well, I already found all these fun facts about rabbits so I figured I would share them anyway, that way we can all hop into 2022 on the right foot. Hope […]

Written by on January 4, 2022