It’s a southern tradition to have black eyed peas on the first day of the New Year. My grandfather used to always tell me that I would make a dollar that year for every pea I would eat on New Years Day, so we’ve never missed eating them on New Year’s Day. Our family traditionally […]

This chocolate cake is so easy to make and great to make ahead of time. If you’re having guest over, it’s great to make ahead and then you have a warm dessert for everyone to enjoy after dinner. Everyone loves a good chocolate molten cake!

This is a great and easy salad to make for your next holiday party or girls get together. It’s a great cozy salad for fall and winter, but you can really enjoy this year round. The pomegranates give it so much flavor and blends well with the brussel sprouts. You can even make it ahead […]

Every Christmas this is the most requested casserole for all our family get togethers. It has now become popular with all my friends and everyone loves it! This is so easy and has so much flavor. You can easily make this your entire meal.

This cute pomegranate ornament cheese ball will be a hit at your next holiday event! If you need an easy Christmas appetizer this is so easy! The best part is that this is easy to make ahead. This takes about ten minutes to assembly and then toss in the fridge for a few hours or […]

Elevate your cooking game with Sous Vide. This is one of my favorite cooking secrets. If I’m having guest over and cooking steaks, I know they will be perfect every time and I don’t have to worry about over or under cooking. The best way to prepare is with basic seasoning. I like the Kinders […]

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This recipe is so easy for busy cold nights. It takes less than 5 minutes to add everything to the slow cooker and go! Top with a little lime and cilantro and it’s the best cozy soup!

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Chicken lettuce wraps are a great summer dish. We love getting these from PF Changs so this is a great option at home and healthy! If you have picky kids who don’t want lettuce, you can always serve over rice or rice noodles. Ingredients 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil 1 lb Shittake Mushrooms 1 lb Ground Chicken 1 small yellow onion, diced 4 garlic […]

These gameday cheeseburger sliders are so easy and always a hit! 1 pack of Hawaiin rolls 2 lbs ground beef 3 Tbsp Ketchup 2 Tbsp Mustard 1 TBSP Worcestershire 1 onion 1 t 2 Tbsp butter 6 slices of Cheddar Cheese 1 Cup of shredded cheese Sauce 1/2 C Mayonnaise 3 Tbsp Ketchup 2 Tbsp […]

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I recently went on a quick moms getaway to Boston and Cape Cod. We left Thursday and returned on Sunday. I do wish we would of had one more day in Cape Cod to explore but overall it was a great way to get a taste of the area. Thursday We flew out of Nashville […]

If you are like me and always wondering what to cook for dinner, this beef and broccoli is an easy option that my family loves. My kids also love rice and anything with soy sauce. You can also adjust the recipe to your diet, for example use honey instead of brown sugar or coconut aminos […]

My personal journey with endometriosis that led to a hysterectomy at age 40.

It’s that time of year again! Here are some of my favorite back to school finds! I feel like I spend just as much on back to school items as I do at Christmas! Here are some of deals I’ve found to help. Lunches can be hard. Just like everything with kids, it’s all about […]

We recently stayed 5 nights and 6 days at the Harborside Marina at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas and had an amazing time! The weather was great and the kids had the best time at the waterpark during the day and the kids club in the evening! The Bahamas can be expensive to visit, […]

If you’re looking for a way to visit Universal Studios over a long weekend here’s how to get the most out of your stay! We recently arrived on a Friday evening and returned Monday morning, and we were able to do it all in 2 days! If you have preteens or teens, Universal is great! […]

We love a good family game night! I also feel like games make great gifts, for friends, families, neighbors, and anyone who likes to have fun! I asked many of you to share your kids favorite games and these were the most popular! Scroll Right or Left to see all 10!

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This post is sponsored by No Yolks®. The opinions and text are all mine. When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? If you ask my kids, they would quickly answer ramen noodles! I’m sure most college kids would also agree. As a mom, I try to make healthier options for my family. […]

Summer at Opryland is back with more fun for kids featuring their new Pirate and Princess’s theme!  The Pirates & Princess Academy is the cutest interactive show for the kids! Featuring singing and dancing with kids participation. The show is located in the Delta and about 30 minutes long to entertain the kids.  ThePrincess’s Shiny […]

Such a fun weekend away to the Hilton Pensacola Beach!

We recently had flights booked to Fort Lauderdale to celebrate our 14 year anniversary. We had not taken a trip together since our our 10 year and we really just needed a couple of nights away after the past year. We were booked to fly out on Friday and finally found time the Tuesday night […]

Right now is the perfect time to visit Gaylord Opryland Resort! If you are not familiar with everything Gaylord Opryland has to offer, you can read more here! Our family loves to visit Opryland anytime of the year but visiting in spring was such a treat! The flowers are always blooming in the beautiful atrium […]

 If you’re like me, teaching your kids during a pandemic was not something I learned in school, nor do I have a degree in education. This past year we’ve tried a little bit of everything to keep the kids on track, from beginning with a zoom classroom, to homeschooling, to even back in the regular […]

“What’s for dinner” feels like the most common phrase in our home, next to Mom! I feel like every week it’s the mind game of what to cook? I’m a foodie and love to try new foods and experiment with new recipes. So I get tired of normal meal rotations of taco Tuesday and spaghetti, […]

We recently kicked of Christmas at our favorite place, Gaylord Opryland Resort. This year the Christmas experience is bigger than ever with covid guidelines in place. (Book Now) I grew up visiting Opryland every Christmas as a child and it was not officially Christmas until we saw the lights at Opryland. It’s now one of my […]

All Things Dollywood  We recently spent the day at Dollywood and had the best time! Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains with gorgeous views there’s something for everyone. From live music to rides, and of course all the food, everyone from young to old will be entertained. We visited in early October 2020, […]

Now that school is back in full swing with after school activities, it’s hard to find easy weeknight meal that are ready when you walk in after a late night night game or practice. This easy lasagna is one of the kids favorite. I’ve learned it’s easy to make ahead of time and it will […]

We recently took a long weekend getaway down to the Hilton Sandestin. In the middle of a crazy pandemic, while trying to get adjusted to the kids new school routine, and with one homeschooling, a few days a way to reset was just what we needed. I can remember visiting here every summer as a kid […]

I’m so excited to share about one of the cutest southern towns in America. Charleston, South Carolina is absolutely adorable. I have no other way to describe it! We recently went over the fourth of July weekend. Keep in mind there was still a pandemic going on, so many places were not open and many […]

If you’re a Nashville local, or just visiting Music City, one of the absolute best places to stay is Gaylord Opryland Resort! Boasting over 2800 rooms, a 9 acre waterfall wonderland atrium with over 10,000 plants, plentiful meeting space, and one of the most amazing indoor/outdoor waterparks, SoundWaves, you could ever imagine….you could spend a […]

This Lemon Blueberry cake is perfect for summer days! The best way to use those fresh blueberries. You can serve this with breakfast, enjoy with coffee in the afternoon or even dessert! The fresh lemon glaze is what gives it the added lemon flavor. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. Also great to take […]

Dad’s can be the hardest person to shop for! They buy everything they want anyway! I love giving experiences but this year it’s a little harder with so many places closed. If you are looking for something fun to do, you can always send him for a round of golf, a hiking adventure, a trip […]

We recently took a trip down to Orange Beach, Alabama with the kids just as the states began to reopen after the Covid-19 lockdown. I have many memories of visiting here as a kid but this was my first time back in over 20 years. I was amazed to see how much things have changed […]

These are my kids favorite muffins! Great for breakfast or a snack on the go! 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Mayonnaise 2 Cups AP Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda 2 tsp Baking Powder 3-4 Ripe Bananas 1 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips Preheat oven to 350. Combine all dry ingredients first. Then add mayonnaise and bananas. […]

The past few weeks have been a hard reality for many people with COVID-19 arriving like something out of a horror movie. No one has ever dealt with this particular situation before, not even our parents or grandparents. Yes, many of them have lived through difficult times, like the Great Depression or World War II, […]

These peanut butter energy ball are one of my kids favorite snacks! They are so easy to make and a healthy alternative from all the junk! You can also modify this recipe to add in your favorite items, like dried coconut, flax seed, cocoa powder, protein powder or other items. 1 Cup Rolled Oats 2/3 […]

How to Travel with Kids: A Focus on Copenhagen When you think about traveling to Europe, Copenhagen may not be on the top of your list but, surprisingly, after visiting ten countries, it is on the top of the kids’ list! The two places that made Copenhagen the most memorable for them were . . […]

There are so many amazing restaurants in Nashville that it’s hard to settle on just one to recommend! So, I decided to create a list and organize them by meal: six recommendations for brunch; four for lunch; and six for dinner. I’ll provide an overview of each restaurant so you can choose the ones that […]

I have lived in Nashville most of my life and I have to say the only time I have spent much time in Columbia was years ago when I came to Mule Day! Columbia is a small town just south of Nashville with a cute Main Street that feels like you are stepping back in […]

Dining out in NYC in 2 days

From a girl who has grown up in Nashville it’s crazy to see how much it has grown! I remember when the “Batman building” was built and we thought that was the tallest building. Today Nashville is covered in high rises with more going up every day. Nashville is Growing Nashville is also now one […]

My Heart Warrior The day of Ella’s surgery is a day I’ll never forget and a day I don’t wish on any parent. Again I wanted to share for other parents who may be walking this journey and for those that want to hear Ella’s story. You can read more about Ella’s diagnosis on my […]

Over the last year our family has had more health challenges so I started researching more about how air quality can effect your health, and discovered Venta humidifiers.  Venturing into the realm of humidifiers can be a game-changer for any parent, especially those with little ones. As a mom navigating the challenges of parenthood, I […]