Budget meals for the family don’t have to be bland. Even favorite budget meals like black beans and rice should be bursting with flavor if prepared the traditional way. One tip for maintaining a budget for grocery shopping is to value variety! There’s no need to eat the same food over and over again. You… Read More
Mason jars an internet obsession. Did you know the mason jar is named after John Landis Mason who first invented and patented it in 1858 (yes, someone patented a jar!) Before that, people used wax and tin to seal preserved fruits, but it often didn’t seal properly and wasn’t very efficient. Also, National Mason Jar Day was… Read More
Hot summer nights…even air conditioning can’t completely beat that hot, sticky heat. The last thing anyone wants to eat or drink is something heavy, thick, salty. This list features lots of vegan recipes that are dairy free, citrusy, and celebrate fresh vegetables and fruit-perfect for a hot summer’s night. You can be the hero of… Read More
Appetizers are arguably the best part of a meal, maybe second only to dessert. In French its called hors d’oeuvre which means “outside the work”, alluding to them being outside the regular dinner menu. Just about every culture has some version of a small, tasty food that doesn’t serve the main purpose of a meal, feeling full… Read More
Easter is officially here!! Gather the whole family, get some eggs and lets get creative! We’re bringing you some super simple and awesome ways to decorate Easter eggs in many glorious ways! Decorating Easter eggs is everyones favorite Easter activity; there are so many different ways to dye, color, draw on, stain, embellish, or just… Read More
With the clocks turned ahead and Spring just around the corner, I’m eager to get back into the yard for some planting of seeds, BBQ’ing, and showing off some the cool DIY Spring Outdoor Projects completed to friends and family! Pallet Swing Bed We just love this DIY Spring Outdoor Pallet Swing Bed! Primarily relaxing… Read More