Delicious Cheese Soup
When Fall rolls around we love to eat hearty soup and curl up on the couch with a good movie. This Cheese Soup is a family favorite and was one of my favorite meals growing up. I love the cheese taste with the delicious vegetables. It tastes just as good when reheated for leftovers. When we make it we have leftovers for the next few days which is really nice when a busy day happens. This recipe yields about 12…
What to Ask and Do If You Are Delivering at a Hospital
My son had his first birthday a few days ago and my birth experience has been on my mind. As a first time mom it was terrifying to me to think that I wouldn’t get what I needed or have the experience I wanted if I didn’t advocate for myself, my husband, and my son. Therefore, I have written out a list of questions that I asked when touring the maternity ward prior to delivery as well as questions I…
Jello Salad
I am not one who will eat cottage cheese but I like it in this recipe. We make a double batch of this delicious jello salad when we are going to a family gathering or potluck. It is cheap to make and is always a hit! Ingredients 1 can fruit cocktail 8 oz. container of cool whip 16 oz container of cottage cheese 3 oz. package of Jell-O of your flavor choice Directions Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl.…
Newborn Must Haves
When I was planning for the arrival of my son last year, I asked a few of my friends who recently had babies what their newborn must haves. This was so helpful for me as a first time mom not knowing where to start when it came to creating a registry for the little human that would be joining our family. I have created the list below for you to use or to share with others. I want to help…
Staycation Fun: Scout Out Local, State, and National Parks
Have you been to the local parks in your area? If not, you don’t know what you may be missing out on. There are hidden gems in any state and just about any area of the country. Make it a point this summer to explore as many of them as possible. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy the summer, get out there and explore nature. All the while you’re supporting your local community and the parks themselves. Parks,…
5 Fun Ideas For Staycations
Taking a vacation during the summer is great, but it can also be costly. When taking a vacation isn’t in your budget, have some fun at home with a “staycation”. The idea is to play local tourist and do some fun activities in the area or city you live in. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how much fun it can be and how much your area has to offer. Best of all, you get to come home and sleep in your…
Easy Hawaiian Haystacks
I love to have easy meals to make that my family loves. These Easy Hawaiian Haystacks are a hit at my house and are super easy! I put the chicken in the crockpot in the morning and take a few minutes later in the afternoon to finish it off and ta-da! We have a delicious dinner to eat after a long day. I hope that your family enjoys this recipe as much as mine does! Ingredients: • 4 frozen chicken…
Diaper Bag Checklist
If you are like me, you are usually in a rush to make sure that you have included everything that you and your child will need in diaper bag or some other type of bag. I created a diaper bag checklist to give me a visual to look at so that I can make sure that I have included everything. I created a google doc with the checklist with check boxes and then printed it out, put it in a…
Gourmet Nachos
Jake has created a classic gourmet nacho recipe. It is fairly easy, budget friendly, feeds lots of people, and is a crowd pleaser! We make these nachos when we have a lot of family coming over. For example, we are going to make it for our family for Mother’s Day this coming Sunday (5/12). Let us know if you enjoyed this recipe! Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger 1 can pinto beans 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans 6…
Easy Weekly Cleaning/Chore List
As a part time working mom, I need all the help I can get to help me keep my house (and my sanity) together. I have put together a weekly cleaning/chore list that helps me to check off chores each day and also help keep my house in working order. Research has proven that it is beneficial for your brain if you are able to check something off of a list, and visualize it, seratonin is released (a feel good…
