Giveaway closed. There are days where by 8am I am ready for an escape. Do you ever have days like that? I could sit here and run down what most of my mornings are like trying to get four kids plus myself dressed and out the door in time for school, but I’ll save you…
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Man Pleasing Baked Brie {Recipe: Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions}
Do you want a great Super Bowl recipe? How about serving up some Baked Brie? What’s that you say? Baked Brie is girly food – not manly enough for a Super Bowl party? First of all, girls like football too, so you need to have some girl food at your party. Secondly, this is…
Now I Get It! {Recipe: Biscoff Biscotti & “Keep Warm” with Frigidaire}
I finally get the love people have for Biscotti. I honestly didn’t understand it before. Why was there such adoration for a crunchy type treat that seemed to be having an identity crisis? Is it a cookie or is it a biscuit? Besides that, all the Biscotti I had in the past seemed dry and…
The Runner’s Diet {Recipe: Spring Salad with Orange Vinaigrette}
In 80 days, I’ll be running my first 5K – not walking, but R-U-N-N-I-N-G. As I’ve mentioned, I’ve officially gotten off my sedentary butt and have taken to going to the gym 4-5 times a week since the new year. I have also been exercising at home on my off days. I’m working with a…
Buttery Brown Sugar Popcorn Recipe
A sweet and salty popcorn recipe makes the perfect snack on National Popcorn Day or any day of the week. Read below for the Sweet and Salty Buttery Popcorn recipe. Today is National Popcorn Day…who knew, right? When I first started blogging, I had what I thought was a brilliant idea. I’d do my blog…
Oh, Bananas {Recipe: Banana Gelato}
Three ripe bananas were sitting in our fruit basket, taunting me with options. Should I make banana muffins? How about sour cream banana pancakes? Banana Crumble was a huge hit around here… maybe I should use these ripe bananas to make that recipe. Undecided, I went about my business for the day, still stewing about…
It’s a Wrap {Recipe: Buffalo Chicken and Black Bean Wrap}
Swanson’s chicken challenged me to create a recipe to solve the 5 o’clock dinner dilemma. My biggest challenge with dinnertime is to remember to set out the meat from the freezer. Nine times out of ten I have a plan, but if that plan requires simply removing the meat from the freezer, my mama brain…
The Best Brownie Recipe & Using the Frigidaire Symmetry Oven Convection Feature
I will admit, I am a bit of a brownie snob. I like milk chocolatey brownies with no add-ins. I don’t want nuts, chocolate chips or candy messing up my brownies. Plain and simple is the best. My brownies must be soft and chewy and have that perfect, soft, top crust. I like gooey, but…
Multi-Generational Parenting {Recipe: Mike’s Favorite Waffles}
My oldest brother, Mike, is 22 years older than me. I’ve never thought a whole lot about that, until recently. He was married by the time I was born and began his own family just a few years after my birth. Sure, it was kind of odd growing up with a nephew just a couple…
Entertaining on a Budget with Sam’s Club {KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway} CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Rebecca Olson! Thanks to all for entering. As part of my 2012 focus word to “connect” more with others, I have decided to shoo away my Reluctant Entertainer and open up my home to others more often. Occasions big and small, I’m happier and my home is a…

















