Lets enjoy the parade with Kalahari Resorts
*This post is in partnership with Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. All opinions are my own Having a slow day on Thanksgiving and really enjoying just hanging out together is the best feeling! Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of our favorite parts of the holiday. There is nothing better than relaxing as a […]
Winter outings with the family
This weekend we spent the entire time out and about enjoying some fun holiday festivities together. We’ve been really trying to make the most of the holiday season and enjoy family time as much as possible. *This is a sponsored post in partnership with Chevrolet, all opinions are my own Winter outings We tried […]
New Year sentiment and favorites from 2019
Ok so I know it is almost the end of January but I took some time to reflect on this last year and gather my thoughts before putting this post together. Whenever I am looking into the new year for me it is mostly about goal setting and breaking down what I want to focus […]
Simple slow cooker applesauce
One of our favorite things to do in the fall is visit this apple orchard – many times! This year it is even more exciting because Jesse’s parents have a orchard at their house!! So we have been very lucky to have lots of apples at our disposal this year. My favorite thing to make […]
Trader Joe’s Haul
Trader Joe’s is definitely one of my favorite grocery stores. They have lots of great products at great prices. Plus it’s a good one to go to when you have the kids in tow because they have the cute little baskets and give stickers and suckers at checkout. Everyone is happy! Sharing my recent Trader […]
Strawberry Herb Lemonade
Nothing says summertime like lemonade! Several years ago we decided to make use of our herb garden and put a fun twist on it. With just a few new ingredients this Strawberry Herb Lemonade is packed with bright and refreshing flavor for a hot day. The best part about this is it is great for […]
A healthy home swap and my new Friendsheep
If you read my focuses for 2019 you will have noticed that one of them was to start making changes to my life and home that are healthier for my family. I feel that I already do many things that are good for us and our environment but I believe the goal is to constantly be […]
Snow days and a valentines treat
Well we are going on several days now of the polar vortex leaving us with school canceled and being stuck indoors. Trying to get creative with activities to keep the kids busy and happy. We’ve done all the games and crafts so today we are moving into the kitchen to make a valentines treat. The […]
Reflection on last year and focuses for 2019
Looking forward into 2019 for me means to take a quick look back on this last year. If I had to label a theme for last year it would be growth. It was a big year of growth for me in many ways. I really have pushed myself passed my comfort zone with starting my […]
Friday Splendors 11/16
Thanksgiving is less than one week away! Practicing an easy table setting and loving using fresh herbs as a little piece of decor. Its simple and smells delicious (I used Rosemary here). Also put together a little center piece with this arrangement I made and these little tea light holders that are only $2 and […]
Kids cooking: why I love to have mine cook with me
Every since I can remember I just loved to cook. I never really new how to do too much, just the basics. And when I tried new things I often had some major fails. But for some reason that was the beauty of it to me. Once I started having the kids cooking with me […]
Healthy(ish) Apple Crumble Recipe
Having lots of apples to work with in the fall is one of the perks of living in Michigan. I love making pies and applesauce but sometimes just throwing together a quick apple crumble helps satisfy that little weeknight fix for something sweet. I usually have all the ingredients on hand which is how I […]
