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...
This easy crockpot Italian beef recipe came from my sister Colby. It’s one of those simple meals that takes just a few ingredients and turns into something everyone loves. The chuck roast cooks in the crockpot with ranch seasoning, Italian dressing mix, beer, and giardiniera until it’s tender and easy to shred. Pile the beef...
If you’ve ever picked up Mariano’s (fancy local grocery) cranberry orange walnut loaf cake from the bakery case and thought, I need to learn how to make this at home, this recipe is for you. This is not the quick bread version you’ll find on their website. This is the richer, dessert-style loaf cake you...
When you search Valentine’s Day dinner ideas, one recipe shows up again and again: Marry Me Chicken.Creamy. Cozy. A little fancy—but still totally doable on a weeknight. I finally tried it, using the version from Ree Drummond (aka The Pioneer Woman), and now I get the hype. It’s one of those meals that feels special...
I didn’t realize this at first, but many artists on Spoonflower are open to adjusting color in their designs. (Scale too!) When I started asking about customization, a designer shared a few tips from her side of the process—and those tips made everything go much more smoothly. Here’s what helped. Start With Clear Color Information...
A calmer, more meaningful way to create at home—without pressure. Over the past year, I’ve heard the same thing from so many friends: “My space feels tired.” “I have dated pieces.” “I want to make changes, but I don’t even know where to start.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and the good news is,...
Every Christmas needs at least one recipe you don’t have to think twice about — this is mine. I’ve been making this Christmas Day Chicken from Taste of Home (2008) Best Holiday Recipes for years, and it never disappoints. Easy, cozy, and always a hit at the table. DIRECTIONS Place the chicken in two large...
This Christmas centerpiece came together as some of my favorites do — without a big plan, a big budget, or another shopping trip. I used items I already had on hand, leaned into natural textures, and let everything work together instead of forcing a theme. The result feels classic, cozy, and calm — exactly what...
Simple, thoughtful gifts I actually use, love, recommend or have gifted. And, they are on SALE! Every single thing in this guide is something I’ve used myself, gifted before, or personally own. I’m a big believer that gifts don’t have to be complicated — they just need to be useful, pretty, and chosen with intention....
Sometimes the smallest gestures make people feel the most appreciated — especially during the holidays. This year, I wanted to give everyone at our family get-together a little something thoughtful to take home. Nothing complicated. Nothing expensive. Just a pretty, simple idea pulled together well. And that’s where these boxed candles came in. What Inspired...