Baby Jesus Breakfast

Baby Jesus Breakfast

I’ve tried really hard this year to talk about the Jesus Nativity Story with my preschooler. He is a little sponge right now and really loving the magic and splendor of the holiday season. So, this toddler and preschool-friendly Baby Jesus Breakfast party may...
Keeping Organized in the Kitchen

Keeping Organized in the Kitchen

I’ve often heard my mom say, “The key to cooking anything on a weeknight is just a little organization.” And believe me, my mom could cook just about anything on a week night including a fancy dinner for 8 (but that’s a different post). Now that I’m in a “mom” role, I...
Short Cut Lasagna

Short Cut Lasagna

Shortcut Lasagna is one of my top five “go-to” meals. Whether its a meal to gather, a meal to take, an easy meal to put in the freezer, or a hearty meal for a weeknight dinner that we can eat as leftovers later in the week. The meal is hearty, its a few...
Tis the Season | Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Tis the Season | Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

The weather got cool this week. The afternoon sun is perfect. My yard is covered with leaves and the colors they are a changing. All that means is when I’m on Pinterest and I see anything pumpkin, my eyeballs turn to hearts and I get all googly-eyed!!! And, that...
Grandma Shirley’s Chocolate Pie | Foodie Friday

Grandma Shirley’s Chocolate Pie | Foodie Friday

So, I figured out pretty quickly that pie was the quickest way to Mr. McKinney’s heart. And more specifically his mama/Grandma’s chocolate pie.  Its makes an appearance at every holiday, birthday, or when he is home and just says, “mom, I think pie would be...