Family fun · Happiness · Parenthood · Self Care · Vacation ideas · Vacationing with kids

Vacation As A Parent

Today I saw a very funny answer very relatable YouTube Short. The caption said “it’s just parenting with a prettier background” Yes yes it is.  Here’s the video She’s right. Vacation with kids is just parenting with a prettier background. But what is that’s not all it had to be? I have a solution 🙂… Continue reading Vacation As A Parent

Developing a growth mindset · God is good · Happiness · Keep going · Parenthood · Season of life

It’s been a week

Yikes…. That’s the only word I can use to describe this week… well the only non cuss word anyway. I have decided that God answers prayers.. but sometimes in ways that in the moment feel like the opposite of what you were asking for. This week… actually past 10 days haven’t been the most fun. … Continue reading It’s been a week

Family dinner · Food and drink · No fuss cooking · Repurposed leftovers · What to do with all those leftovers - Stew beef

Sheet Pan Leftover Stew Meat and Veggies

I love buying stew meat from Costco. I have a family of 7 and Costco pretty consistently has the cheapest stew meat.  The packages are pretty big, usually at least 5 pounds. This leaves plenty of leftovers even with a family my size especially is anyone decided that night they don’t like stew beef. So… Continue reading Sheet Pan Leftover Stew Meat and Veggies

Food and drink · Recipes · Repurposed leftovers · Simple dinner ideas · Spiral ham · What to do with all those leftovers- spiral ham · What to do with all those leftovers- turkey

Breadless Monte Cristo

Spiral ham is one of my daughters favorite meals. This time of year I love to buy a few while they are on sale. My favorite way to cook is to simply toss in the slow cooker for 3 to 4 hours on low. Just like with my turkey I try to get every bit… Continue reading Breadless Monte Cristo

Food and drink · Grocery Shopping · Leftovers for days · Meal Planning · Premium or bargain · Turkey · Turkey season

Premium or Bargain – Frozen Whole Turkey

Thanksgiving is coming and that means it’s time to make and turkey. Now the question is… so you go for the premium turkey or the bargain? As someone who has cooked dozens of turkey dinners I am pretty confident I can answer that question.  However it’s less of a definite this or that but more… Continue reading Premium or Bargain – Frozen Whole Turkey