Last week, I posted about my deep freezer.  How it’s gotten to a bad state.  How I was going to start intentionally eating from the freezer.  Here’s my update on how it’s going so far. This week: We ate out a couple of times when we could have eaten from the freezer.  But I’m happy Read more

You know those cute little pretzel rings that come out this time of year?  I hate ‘em.  Okay, not really.  But I really dislike baking with them.  I don’t know if they’re making them bigger these days, but I can’t ever seem to get the “melt a piece of candy inside the ring” recipe to Read more

Disclosure: Complimentary admission provided for this review. However, all opinions expressed are mine. I was so excited to take my older two kids to see the classic story ‘A Christmas Story’ at the Rose Theater. Our annual holiday family tradition is to borrow the DVD from the library and watch Ralphie’s quest for a Red Read more

Disclosure: Complimentary Hiland Dairy products provided. However, all opinions expressed are mine. Do you love to bake? Check out “Hiland for the Holidays Cookie Contest”! Simply share your favorite cookie recipe containing at least one Hiland Dairy ingredient and original photo through December 31, 2014. Share your entry links with family and friends via social Read more

Looking for a yummy way to eat apples?  Try this easy cream cheese dip – it’s become a favorite in our house. And it couldn’t be easier.  Slice up some apples – any kind will do and combine these 3 ingredients and you have a great snack. This week, we’ve eaten it cold.  And warmed Read more

I bake a lot. I enjoy it. I like eating it. I like giving it away. One of my favorites is Scotcheroos, which is a pretty typical dessert bar. But I confess that I usually double the chocolate-y, butterscotch-y topping as I find a normal recipe doesn’t have enough. But you do what you want Read more

I was in my mid-20s before I had ever heard of “Dump Cake”.  The gal who was telling me about it was shocked that I didn’t know.  So she let me in on the secret.  Just in case you hadn’t heard of it, here’s the recipe! How to Make a Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake It Read more

April’s daily act of kindness challenge is over, but the positive impact is not. Many people joined the acts of kindness challenge and shared their amazing good deeds on social media. I loved reading the beauty of kindness and how many lives were impacted by simply being kind. A huge thank you to everyone who Read more

THE DAILY ACT OF KINDNESS CHALLENGE For the next 30 days of April, I will perform at least one act of kindness every day. I know acts of kindness happen regularly during the holidays, but it’s important to do year round. I love helping others and kindness is contagious! When we are kind and helpful Read more