These really are the best roasted carrots! Flavored with garlic and spices, this recipe is the perfect way to serve up a tasty, nutritious, and easy to make side dish in about 30 minutes for both weeknights and special occasions. Some links in this article are affiliate links - if you click on ...
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Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner with Vegetables
This hearty and healthy slow cooker chicken dinner with vegetables is the perfect one-dish, one-pot meal. This is your answer for an easy, nutritious and delicious dinner everyone will love. When you want a filling, meal that is thrown into a crockpot and forgotten until it's time to eat, then ...
How & Why to Grow Little Lime Hydrangea
Little Lime Hydrangea, a dwarf Limelight Hydrangea, is a beautiful, unique shrub that fits into any size garden and provides season-long interest. It's easy to grow and provides beautiful cut flowers. Now updated with new similar dwarf varieties of hydrangea paniculata to grow if you'd like more ...
Mediterranean Pita Tuna Patties Board (Quick & Easy Meal Idea)
Make dinner time easy, and delicious with a Mediterranean pita tuna patties board. These pita tuna patties make a great quick meal idea that's ready in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, you'll want this delicious and fun pita tuna patties platter in your rotation ...
Good Things List No.59: Upstairs Bathroom Mood Board, Bluetooth CD Player, Book Reviews & More
A monthly list of good things to see, buy, read and watch. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Are we so glad for March, or what? I was able to get some seeds started in February that flexed my gardening ...
Easy Homemade Whole Wheat Pita Bread
This recipe for homemade whole wheat pita bread is surprisingly easy, pretty quick to make, and tastes SO much better than the cardboard-like ones from the store. It's definitely worth the time, plus they freeze beautifully. You can find more recipes like this one on the Best Bread ...
Tuna Patties Without Breadcrumbs- Healthy 15 Minute Recipe (Gluten Free, Paleo, Keto)
Looking for a delicious way to use inexpensive canned tuna? This recipe for tuna patties without breadcrumbs uses ground flaxseed and is packed with healthy ingredients. Ready in just 15 minutes, these will become one of your "back pocket" recipes. Some links in this article are affiliate links ...
Farmhouse 2023 Yard and Garden Goals (+ 2022 Review)
Our 2023 yard and garden goals - the seven things we'd like to accomplish around the farmhouse this year, including a new patio area, new plantings, and progress towards a big dream. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no ...
Milk Jug Winter Sowing Tutorial - How, When & What to Plant
The benefits and all the steps needed for milk jug winter sowing - starting vegetable and flower seeds in containers outside during the winter months. You'll love how easy this is! A few years ago I learned about something called winter sowing, a practice where you start seeds in recycled ...
Recipe Organization Ideas (Paper & Digital)
Overflowing with stacks of recipes in multiple places? Here's a super simple way to organize paper recipes with basic office supplies to make finding recipes easy again, plus ideas for digital recipe storage, too. This is just one of the organizing strategies you'll find on the site - other ...
17 Essential Cooking Tools for Healthy Eating: Cookware & Small Appliances
A list of essential (and nice to have) cookware and small appliances - cooking tools for healthy eating that will help you make good food and enjoy it more. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Updated ...
February Garden Chores & Tasks (PNW & Similar Zones)
A list of easy February garden chores that you can do for fruits and vegetables, flowers, and general yard tasks to get ready for spring. Includes a convenient printable checklist to download and customize. I find February such a hopeful time of year - the end of winter is in sight and we can ...
Good Things No.58: Grow Lettuce Indoors, Closet Baskets, Books & More
A monthly list of good things to see, buy, read and watch. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. I keep reading things like "January had 74 days" that people keep posting to show how long the month seemed. ...
The Best Easy Chili Recipe (Stovetop, Crockpot OR Instant Pot!)
If you're looking for the best, easy chili recipe - the one people will comment on and rave about - then this is your recipe. Perfect for everyday as well as feeding a crowd, you can choose to make this in a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or on the stove. Some links in this article are affiliate ...
Top 10 Things To Look For At Thrift Stores
Check out these top 10 things to look for at thrift stores, charity shops, Goodwill stores, and more! From timeless home decor to unique finds that'll add character to any room, thrift stores can be a treasure trove of amazing finds. Shopping at thrift stores ("thrifting") has been one of mine ...
18 Essential Tools, Knives & Gadgets for Healthy Kitchens + 7 Nice-to-Haves
Streamline your cooking with these essential tools, knives and gadgets you'll want to have (or give as welcomed gifts) for making healthy food at home. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Updated ...
Easy, Soft 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Tutorial
Step-by-step tutorial to make soft 100% whole wheat sandwich bread with a 15 minute sponge and only 1 rise. This may be the recipe that finally frees you from store-bought bread! Want more amazing bread recipes? You can find our Best Bread Recipes here. Some links in this article are ...
Best 13 Books Read in 2022
Here are the books that still resonate months after reading, everything from historical fiction to memoirs to light fiction and Christian living, and why. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Wow, it ...
Good Things List No.57: Christmas, Word of The Year, Best Lip Healing, Books & More
A monthly list of good things to see, buy, read and watch. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. So here we are in 2023 - whew. It occurred to me that I used to think the year 2000 sounded so far away ...
January Garden Chores & Tasks (PNW & Similar Zones)
What garden tasks can you do in winter? Here's a simple list of January garden chores for fruits, vegetables, flowers, plus general yard tasks to stay on top of things before spring - including planning and ordering seeds. Includes a printable checklist to download and customize. January is a ...
2023 Goals & 2022 Review
Join me as I look back at the previous year's highlights and goals and set a few simple, doable goals for 2023. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. We've come to one of my favorite times of the year when ...
My Favorite Recipes & DIYs from 2022 (+ The All-Time Most Popular)
The annual "best of" list of recipes, gardening and DIYs, including my favorites from the previous year and the 10 most popular of all time. Each year about this time I like to reflect back and see what were the recipes and articles that resonated with both you and me the previous year. It ...
Easy Homemade Peppermint Mochas (+ Gift Basket Idea & Lower Sugar Option)
Super easy homemade peppermint mochas made with DIY syrup recipes, now with a lower sugar option! With a few additions and packaging ideas, you can also make a quick and inexpensive gift with the included printable tags. If you like this idea, find more like it on the handmade gifts ...
Peppermint Fudge Brownie Mix with Printable Tags (+ Double Fudge Variation)
Give the gift of incredible fudgy brownies anytime with this simple peppermint fudge brownie mix - or leave out the peppermint and add more chocolate! Package it in a mason jar, add a bow and one of the printable labels and you'll have an inexpensive and easy gift for any occasion. Some links ...
Cranberry Nut Muffin Mix In a Jar with Printable Tags
Give the gift of delicious muffins anytime with this easy-to-make cranberry nut muffin mix. Package it in a mason jar, add a bow and one of the printable labels and you'll have an inexpensive and easy gift for any occasion. Plus, the muffins are so good, you may want to keep a jar of this on your ...
Vintage Sheet Music Wreath Tutorial
Make an easy sheet music wreath using vintage music sheets and a glue gun. Stunning and unique holiday decor that lasts for years. One of my most favorite things that I've made for Christmas decor is this gorgeous vintage sheet music wreath. While it coordinates beautifully with these pretty ...
Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Mix with Printable Tags
Give the always welcome gift of delicious cookies with this cranberry white chocolate cookie mix in a jar. Quick to make and inexpensive to give, it makes a great gift for Christmas - or any time of the year. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive ...
Good Things List No.56: Travel, Snow, Good Mascara, Books and More
A monthly list of good things to see, buy, read and watch. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. It's the first week of December as I write this and we're already thick into the holiday happenings - ...
Oat & Whole Wheat Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix In a Jar
Healthier oat and whole wheat snickerdoodles are a perennial favorite, so package up this snickerdoodle cookie mix in a jar to give away to family and friends! Put it together in 10 minutes, print out the tag and give it for holidays, teacher gifts, hostesses, or just to anyone who could use a ...
Free Printable Monthly Calendar for 2023
Get organized in a fun and colorful way with this free printable monthly calendar for 2023 with a different seasonal fruit design for each month. The vertical format is great for birthdays, menus, activities, yearly planning and more. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you ...