Recipes and homemaking ideas for a simple life
Indulge in Decadence: 5-Minute Fresh Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Welcome! Are you ready to elevate your snacking game to new heights of deliciousness in just five minutes? Today, we’re diving into the world of chocolate-covered strawberries—a divine treat that blends the sweetness of juicy strawberries with the …
Growing it Simply Garden Series: Raspberries This was our very favorite addition to our garden last year. It is amazing that you can plant one small plant at the beginning of spring and end up with bowls and bowls of berries by the end of …
Grow The Perfect Blueberries Growing it Simply Garden Series: Blueberries Today we will cover how to successfully grow blueberries! Blueberry plants are difficult to grow because they require a soil ph level of between 4.0 and 5.5, and ideally around 4.5. They also like well …
Growing it simply garden series: Strawberries I believe that gardening should be simple. If you want to learn to plant strawberries in your summer garden in a few easy-to-follow steps, then this is your guide! Before I plant something new in my garden, I research …
A Digital Recipe Book for Goodnotes, Notability, ect. This is a digital *empty* recipe book for purchase on Etsy, click here for the link! I created a digital recipe book to fill in and organize your Pinterest and Google recipes all in one place! Its …
Welcome Fall with an Easy Snack! Our family loves this festive Fall Caramel Apple Snack Board. And it was really easy to make. This would be perfect for an after school kid’s activity, a party with friends, or even date night! My kids got to …
So Simple, Only 3 Ingredients! Optional Instant Pot Instructions Included Falling apart, thick-cut chuck roast, and rich beefy onion flavor, these sandwiches practically melt in your mouth! All you need for this recipe is a Lipton Beefy Onion Soup packet, water and a beef roast- …
Light and perfectly balanced with creamy vanilla filling and velvety chocolate topping! For some reason, this dessert always reminds me of Spring and Easter. It’s so light and perfectly balanced with the creamy vanilla filling and velvety chocolate topping, it’s really perfect for making any …
This recipe makes the best chocolate chip cookies, every time! This recipe for chocolate chip cookies is my favorite, or I should say my family’s favorite. They love it when I make these! They are buttery- crispy on the edges, and soft in the middle. …
Using cuttings from your own backyard! This was our table decor for thanksgiving this year. And can I tell you a little secret? It didn’t cost me ANY money. I used cuttings from the bushes in my own backyard and I think it turned out …
Make your own fresh and creamy butter! Now, this was a first for me, this summer I wanted to see if I could make some homemade butter for my family. I was curious, first of all, could I do it? And second of all, how …
Only 3 ingredients! As I write this, it’s November 8th and I have the windows and doors open here in northern Indiana, letting in some fresh Fall air. It’s sunny, 65º and the orange and yellow leaves are falling off the trees like rain. What …
An easy strawberry freezer jam recipe! Strawberry season is such a fun time of year. Everything is warming up, plants are blooming, summer is just starting. Each June we try to take time to go to our local strawberry patch and pick loads of strawberries. …
Make movie night extra special! Our family loved this special movie night snack tray. And it was really easy to make. This would be perfect for a kid’s sleepover, a party with friends, or even date night! I assembled everything and handed out bowls to …
An easy recipe using a Roma Tomato! Today I wanted to share with you a quick Pico De Gallo recipe using a roma tomato! This is a perfect easy recipe to make for your next taco night. With just 6 ingredients you can pull it …
Totally quick and easy, creamy dessert! You’ll love this light and creamy, easy throw together dessert! I remember my mom making this pie for me as a kid! Such a light and creamy dessert that is totally no sweat to throw together. The chocolate pudding …
Easy gooey cookie bars! These cookie bars are a family favorite. It’s one of the easiest dessert recipes to make, all you have to do is mix up the ingredients and bake them, no need to scoop out individual cookies. We love them! These cookie …
Make your own fairy garden, mermaid style! This Mermaid Fairy Garden activity was a hit at my daughter’s birthday celebration! I looked up some ideas on pinterest and found some fun looking kits to buy, but I thought they were too pricey. The idea behind …
You haven’t had meatloaf until you’ve tasted this recipe! This is such a fun spin on a classic! Meatloaf can be hard to make. It’s hard to cook all the way through, and by the time it’s done, it’s usually dry. Well not this recipe, …
Crispy potatoes seasoned with the perfect blend of spices! A perfectly versatile side dish, for the every day meal or special occasions! These potatoes are one of my classic side dishes to make for our family! The recipe came out of necessity, to make delicious …