Every December I take some time to reflect on all that has happened these past four seasons and make plans for the fresh year ahead of us. Before we close out 2022 I thought it would be fun to look back at your favorite posts from this year, along with a few of my personal highlights, like: I’d love to hear what you want me to write [...] Continue Reading
Archives for December 2022
Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken (Fresh or Frozen Meat)
If you love quick, healthy meals but haven’t tried making shredded chicken in an Instant Pot yet, you’re missing out on one of the best time-saving kitchen hacks ever. Juicy and flavorful, this recipe is so versatile - you can cook and use it right away or store it in the freezer for easy meals throughout the week. There are SO MANY ways to [...] Continue Reading
7 Thoughtful Last Minute Gift Ideas
Have I ever told you about Operation Popcorn & PJ's --- the night where my husband and I tell our kids to get ready for bed as usual, then surprise them at the last minute by piling them into the car with gingerbread cookies to drive around and look at holiday lights? Most years we plan it for a certain day, then reschedule the [...] Continue Reading
Eco-Friendly Reusable Gift Wrap Ideas
I love buying (and making) holiday gifts, but figuring out exactly how to cut the wrapping paper for each package feels like a geometry pop quiz, and somehow my phone always rings when I have tape stuck to my fingers. Plus, despite “paper” being in the name, wrapping paper is often coated in glitter, plastic, foil print, and other stuff that make [...] Continue Reading
