I love a great bowl of chili, and nothing goes better with chili than a sweet, moist serving of cornbread. I have an all-time favorite Chili Cheese Cornbread recipe that I make for special occasions. That recipe is sweet, full of butter, cheese and honey. That recipe easts like a dessert; that is why I …
Our Beautiful Half Bath Remodel
This past fall we gutted two bathrooms in our home and gave them a much needed update! Today, I am finally sharing with your our beautiful half bath remodel! Last summer, we were thrilled to finally get the ball rolling on this project. We had help from a local designer, Melanie Kimbrow. Melanie looked at …
It’s Time to Plan Your Spring and Summer Travel
The weather is warming up and vacation time for this teacher is right around the corner. As a teacher, I live my life, like most families, according to a school calendar. That means my vacation time is tied to the major holidays and summertime! With spring break right around the corner and summer vacation not …
Getting Red Carpet Ready
The 94th Academy Awards is set for Sunday, March 27, 2022, and I know that as a movie fan, I will be watching! I have not seen all of the movies of this past year, but I have seen many of them, and I have my fingers crossed for my favorites. Today I want to …
Easy Weeknight Chili
I have come to love a variety of chili recipes. I have shared a few of my favorites in the past. Such as these: Turkey Chili Recipe and Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. They all have a spot in my life. But this one? I am adding this meatless chili recipe to my easy weeknight dinner …
13 Ways to Declutter Your Mind, Think Positive, and Be More Productive
There is so much going on in our world today. When you turn on the news you see some of the worst of humanity and catastrophes taking place. All of this can get overwhelming. Throw in our day-to-day lives and our many commitments – and life can feel chaotic. Trying not to get sidetracked or …
Hearty Lentil and Mushroom Shepard’s Pie
Comfort food at its best! That is exactly how I would describe this Hearty Lentil and Mushroom Shepard’s Pie. This is a recipe for everyone, and a meal that everyone will love. I don’t say those words lightly; everyone I serve this dish to absolutely loves it. It is that good! I have served this …
Vegan Banana Bread Mini-Muffins
I made a batch of these bite sized beauties for work, and they were simply wonderful! Moist, flavorful, and insanely delicious! This recipe is eggless and dairy-free so this is perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions, and the flavor makes this recipe perfect for everyone. No one will even realize they are eating a vegan …
9 Ways in Which Tackling Clutter Can Enhance Your Wellbeing
Three years ago, my husband and I downsized our home. We literally cut our home’s square footage in half. We also went from an oversized three-car garage to a standard two-car garage. We lost a lot – I mean loads of closet space, kitchen counter space, and laundry room space – when we moved. Today …
Roasted Green Bean “Fries”
Oh my goodness! These green gems are simply delicious and yes, a bit addicting. The flavors of the already yummy green beans coated with the lightly nutty flavor of flax meal (a fantastic source of omega-3), salt, pepper, and avocado oil make these roasted green bean “fries” a healthy and scrumptious snack. You most often …