• Quick and Easy Pancakes
    Family Life,  Lifestyle,  Recipes

    10 Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas for Busy Moms

    Let’s be honest—some nights, getting dinner on the table feels like an impossible task. Between work, kids’ activities, household chores, and everything in between, spending an hour or more cooking just isn’t realistic. But that doesn’t mean we have to settle for drive-thru dinners every night! I love having a handful of quick and easy meals that I can throw together with minimal prep. These dinners are simple, delicious, and perfect for those busy evenings when time is short but we still want to serve something homemade. Here are 10 quick and easy dinner ideas that will save you time without sacrificing flavor. 1. One-Pan Chicken and Veggies This meal…

  • Stuffed Sweet Peppers
    Appetizers,  Recipes

    Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    I’m not sure where I first encountered this delicious dish, Stuffed Sweet Peppers, but I'm so glad I did! My husband and I now make stuffed peppers often as a side when we have steaks. Who would have thought to stuff sweet peppers with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese and then grill them? I didn't, but I'm certainly glad someone introduced us to it.

  • Best Crockpot Roast
    Crockpot,  Recipes

    The Best Crockpot Roast

    I’ve never been much of a roast eater.  I have had deer roast that brother has made, but that’s about it.  My husband has asked on occasion for me to make a roast and I believe one time in all our years together he made a deer roast.  I think my big problem with roast is adding all the vegetables.  Which I guess can be optional.  I always thought the potatoes got a blood taste and that just grossed me out. My mom kept raving about this new roast recipe that her friend told her about.  I have no idea where her friend found it or maybe she’s been using…

  • Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
    Instant Pot,  Recipes

    Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    When I first saw the Instant Pot and that you could do hard-boil eggs in it, I wanted it!  That is basically the only reason I wanted the Instant Pot.  So, after a few years of research and not really wanting to spend the money on the Instant Pot, my Mom got me one for Christmas.  Do you know what the first thing I made in it was?  You guessed it water!  Oh, wait, that is not what you guessed?  I did the test run in the instructions and you just use water. But the second thing I made was…yep hard-boiled eggs! I am going to share with you my…

  • Crockpot Chicken & Noodles Dinner
    Crockpot,  Recipes

    Crockpot Chicken & Noodles

    Looking for an easy dinner that is delicious and filling?  Crockpot Chicken & Noodles is the perfect dinner for cool evenings and busy ones for that matter.  These chicken and noodles almost remind me of Grandma’s homemade noodles.  Not exactly the same, but similar.  It is a super easy recipe that only requires 5 ingredients.  I originally found this recipe in a post on Facebook.  It was a screen shot that one of my friends had shared.  I have changed it up some to meet our family needs and to allow for some gravy. Crockpot Chicken & Noodles Ingredients: 3-4 Chicken Breast (Fresh or Frozen) 2 Cans of Chicken Broth…