There’s something special about wrapping a brand-new baby in an heirloom baby quilt that holds a little piece of the people who came before them. Over the past year, I’ve had the joy of making four baby quilts for the newest members of our family, plus the very first one that started it all. Cooper,...
There’s something about October that makes me want to put my slow cooker to work. The days are shorter, the air is cooler, and there’s nothing better than coming home to a dinner that’s basically made itself. So this month, I’m joining in on Crocktober — trying a new slow cooker recipe each week and...
Last Christmas, I saw a pair of oversized Christmas candles in a home decor shop that caught my eye. I loved the idea of them, and apparently tucked it away somewhere in the back of my mind. So when I came across these vintage blow mold candles, I saw the possibility. I wasn’t interested in...
I’ve made a lot of Halloween decorations over the years, but these are the ones that have earned a spot in my Halloween bins. Some started as Goodwill finds. Others were made with things I already had or simple craft supplies. None of them required a huge investment, and several years later, I’m still decorating...
Every August, I start craving just a hint of fall—not pumpkins on the porch, but little touches that make home feel cozy again. This year’s birthday luncheon for my son and brother-in-law became the perfect excuse to welcome the season with warm colors, comfort food, and a table that hinted at autumn without rushing summer...
Serves: 5–6Bake: 350°F for 40–45 minutes Fruit filling 2 pounds firm, ripe peaches, about 6–8 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour Crumble topping 1 cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar ½ teaspoon...
This easy black bean salsa is fresh, colorful, and always a crowd-pleaser. It takes just a few minutes to make and works perfectly as an appetizer with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or salads. Ingredients Instructions 1. Pour the salsa into a medium serving bowl. 2. Add the drained and...
One of my favorite things about creating is that inspiration can come from anywhere. This time, it came from TikTok. My daughter-in-law sent me a first birthday photo board she found on TikTok and asked if we could make one for Hudson’s first birthday. Of course, the answer was yes. But I started thinking about...
I went to a French-inspired cooking class at Sur la Table in downtown Chicago with my friend, Chris — and we made the most delicious desserts. I had so much fun that I came home and made two of them on my own this week. The standout? Lemon Poppy Seed Madeleines. I have a thing...
Six grands in the family. Many different ages. Lots of personalities. And zero bags of jelly beans. (The jelly beans were hard to give up!) This year’s Easter baskets were all about making it personal — starting with affordable Aldi baskets and filling them with things the grands will actually use, wear, and remember. A...