This is by far one of my most popular recipes, and since it’s hot outside, using your Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker is a great way to keep your house cool! I thought it would be a great time to repost my Baked Spaghetti recipe, especially since Amazon just had the amazing deal on the this week!!… Read More
Five Minute Sautéed Shrimp
I don’t know about ya’ll, but we LOVE shrimp at our house. And apparently, a certain friend of Kate’s raved about my Shrimp to her mama after eating with us one night! The great thing about this recipe is that it is quick and easy. The hardest part is peeling the shrimp, so call your… Read More
Four Great Ways to Keep the Kids Busy This Summer
Summer is here again and because of that, it can fill a parents mind with a bit of dread. It isn’t that you don’t want to spend time with your children, but the summer can feel really long! Whether you work or not, it can feel like a huge chunk of time that you need… Read More
Turn Your Creative Flair Into a Side Hustle!
When you’re a parent, it can often feel like trying to balance that and your own life can be a serious challenge. After all, most full-time jobs aren’t exactly designed to accommodate the schedules of parents and children. This often means that a lot of people end up having to choose between earning a living… Read More
How to: Make a Delicious Meal for Under $10
I don’t know about you, but it always feels like the grocery bill goes up as soon as summer begins! Making a delicious meal seems like it will be so expensive! But you can do it! It just takes a little planning and creativity! Thank goodness for grocery store sales, coupons and Aldi! Although I… Read More
Summer Strawberry Pie
When I was growing up, my mom used to make the best strawberry pie in the spring and summer. Now, I haven’t been blessed with a great memory, but I do remember helping her make these pies. If I remember something, it must have been meaningful to me. There is something about cooking with my… Read More
Noom Review: My Completely Honest Opinion
Have you thought about trying Noom’s weight loss program, and are feeling a little skeptical? So was I! There are so many diets and exercise programs out there right now, and I have tried a few of them! So far, nothing has really worked long term. A couple of months ago, I got an offer… Read More
Meal Planning Tips and Tricks: A Busy Moms Guide
My biggest pitfall when it comes to meal planning is forgetting to plan according to my schedule that week. I don’t know how many times I have had the best intentions and planned out all these great meals, done my shopping, stayed on budget, but then thrown half the stuff away because I didn’t have… Read More
Enneagram and Motherhood
My name is Leslie and I am an Enneagram Type 6. I am mom to four children, Alyssa 19, Maya 14, Caleb 10, and Kate 8. My son Caleb has mild Autism, which comes with many challenges, but he is very high functioning. thing that I have learned about parenting is that it is not… Read More
Family Fun in Nashville!
The weather is warming up here in Nashville, and the days are getting longer! It’s the perfect time of year to get out of the house and find some family fun! Here are my outdoor picks: Bicentennial Mall State Park – this is one of my favorite parks here in Nashville. It is quiet, and… Read More