Fall is in full swing over here and I am elbow deep in all the amazing apple dishes; warm, satisfying soups; and sweet and savory breads made with the last bit of my garden I kept fresh in the...
Low Carb/Keto-ish Chili Makes 6 Servings Time 30-45 Minutes (including prep time)   Ingredients: 1 T avocado oil 1 T minced garlic 1 C chopped bell pepper (your choice of color) 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork Salt and pepper to...
What are you reading this month? Need some ideas? Here are some ideas for what you might want to read next.   The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell This best selling author explores how...
Let’s face it: when times get tough, sometimes we need dinner ideas on a budget! Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes for under $20. I have a family of 3, so you may need to double up...

Why Does Nobody Like Us?

My husband and I have lived in four towns together and have never made lasting friendships. We’ve never had people that we hang out with together. Why is that?? For a long time, years, in fact, we assumed it...
Most years I throw my kids' birthday parties, and I generally enjoy planning them, even when it gets a little stressful. For both of my older girls, I threw them surprise parties when they turned 10. I wanted to...
Can you believe it is officially spring?! 2022 is flying by already. As much as I actually love winter, I’m so ready for spring - warmer weather, family lunch dates at the park, evening walks…so nice. If you know me,...
Over the past few weeks, I have been trying to expand my recipes and try new ones. (See Part I and Part II in this series for more ideas!) Previously, I set a goal of spending less than $20,...
What's your coping mechanism?
Self-esteem and body image are difficult at any age. As I approach my mid-thirties, though, I am learning and growing at a rate previously unimaginable. I truly feel like I am maturing and learning to love previously “unlovable” parts...

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Befriend the Bats

My family had the chance to do Bat Night at the zoo in Idaho Falls this year, something that we had been looking forward...