It’s Day 2 of the Kemper Christmas Cocktail Week and it’s all about nostalgia today. Growing up, my parents would make a huge batch of Bourbon Slush around the holidays in a big gallon-sized ice cream bucket. Remember those? I…
Cranberry Moscow Mule
One of Jerod’s favorite places to wander is the local liquor store. I can’t even give it justice on the sheer size and amount of alcohol they have in this place. He loves to walk around, see what seasonal is…
Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
It’s Christmas Cookie Exchange season, which means it’s Pinterest scrolling season, which means it’s stress over making something that doesn’t look like it came from a cannister season. You want something cute but you’re well aware that your time is…
S’mores Cookies
Every year, we pack up the family and head down to southern Oklahoma to a lake called Lake of the Arbuckle to spend a long weekend with friends. It’s a perfect little getaway to close out the summer before school…
3 SIMPLE 4th of July Desserts
Every year I have dreams of baking a pie a la Martha Stewart to take to our family’s annual 4th of July party. Bursting with sweet cherries, dusted with sugar, adorned with an American flag or at least perfectly cut…
Pecan Crusted Chicken Strips
This is obviously a recipe today, but I’m going to categorize this one under Motherhood, as well, because these are some major kid favorites around our house. With my boys, they’ve recently decided that they no longer like the chicken…
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Cupcakes
Spring break, St. Patrick’s Day, longer days, and sunshine! It’s all right around the corner and today’s a day to celebrate it with a cute and easy cupcake recipe that will bring a little sunshine inside your home to match…
Apple Dill Chicken Salad
Some days I eat leftover peanut butter and jelly crusts for lunch. Other days I eat a real adult lunch and wonder why I would ever deprive myself in making myself something good. So in the spirit of New Year,…
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
I posted my January Meal Ideas on Tuesday and I’m instantly adding this recipe to the mix this month. This Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells recipe is everything that screams January. It’s a healthier (oh hey, New Year’s Resolutions!) stuffed…
January Meal Ideas
We’re already on our way into January but my monthly meal plan hasn’t even started yet. Are you feeling the lack of cooking motivation much like I am? I took time off from Christmas until January 4th and I feel…