This post is written by me on behalf of General Mills. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. One of the smartest things that I’ve done this year for our family is to start meal planning again.  It’s a habit that I had many …

Baked Turkey Egg Rolls are a delicious dinnertime side dish or a great option for any party!  Baking them in the oven results in a crispy crunch without having to deep fry them.  These would also make a great air fryer option as well. These Baked Turkey Egg Rolls are part of a sponsored post …

This Cake Batter Cinnamon Twists is a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.  My daughters love cooking and baking now that they are a bit older.  The other day my daughter was begging me to let her make something sweet and so I told her she had to use whatever we already had.  I knew …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SameTasteNewLook #CollectiveBias This coming August my husband and I will celebrate our 13th year anniversary.  It’s pretty crazy to think we were married that long ago.  If there is one dessert that reminds me of our wedding day, …

Do you ever menu plan?  Menu planning makes our lives so much easier, especially as a family of 7!  I don’t know how we would get through the week without a menu plan to go by.  Now that my kids are getting older, I have them help me with the menu planning.  I think it’s …

One. More. Day…  and then we get to see the new Disney Beauty and the Beast Live Action film.  Eek!  I can not wait!!!  That was said with all the fan girl fandom one could have because Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite Disney movies ever.  I have not been to Disney …

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. Spring weather is starting early for us this year.  We’ve already had days in the 70’s and 80’s which is actually closer to summer type weather!  We are always excited for spring because that means we will be …

Mushroom and Swiss burgers have always been one of my favorite treats.  Many burger joints have them, but I really hadn’t tried making them on my own before.  The new trend is to stuff your burger with cheese and so I’ve been thinking about trying out a recipe like this.  ButcherBox contacted me a few …

I’ve had my Instant Pot for good amount of time now… enough time to completely change the way that I cook!  I really haven’t found one recipe to fail me in the instant pot!  It’s all about exploring the various recipes that others have tried and liked.  Steamed eggs in the instant pot are probably …

Do you love the new Live Action Beauty and the Beast Disney film as much as we do?   It makes the little girl in me happy for sure to have a live action film as wonderful as the animated version!  We noticed that in the new movie, Belle is wearing a beautiful gold rose tree …

My oldest son just turned 3 this year and we celebrated the day with a Dr. Seuss themed birthday party!  Our party supplies were provided by Party City and they could not be any cuter!  He is a big fan of the Dr. Suess books and so he was crazy about this theme.  All the kids …

The Oscars are rolling in, and you know what that means – it’s time to throw a fun Oscar party ! Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and movie magic right in your own living room. Here are some easy ideas to turn your party into a blockbuster event. Here are 5 Easy …

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hobby Lobby. The opinions and text are all mine. I would say, “Hurry up spring!”, but there really isn’t any need to say that this year. The temps are unseasonably warm and it feels like spring is already here! I am always okay with …

Gathering around a fondue pot is a great way to spend time with people you love. Have a Cheese & Chocolate Fondue Party!

Becoming a mom is one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced.  I have 5 kids and each pregnancy and birth experience was just as amazing as the first one.  I still have very vivid memories of bringing each baby home, too.  Those first few months of infancy are so amazing, but also …