Its officially the Christmas season and I couldn’t be happier! Yesterday (the day after Thanksgiving) we put up all the Christmas decorations, including the tree and then we went down to union station where we watched Elf on the biggest screen in Kansas City. My kids loved it, almost as much as me. 🙂 This time …
This post is sponsored by Nebraska Furniture Mart, than you for supporting the brands that support Handmade in the Heartland. All opinions are honest and my own. When you move into a new house what is your first priority for decorating? Mine is always the kitchen and living room, the bedrooms are totally neglected for …
I am so excited to share with you what is sure to be my new favorite Christmas tradition. the 25 days of Christ devotional set is everything that I’ve been wanting to create in my head but never had the time or energy to do on my own. Its a set of ornaments with a …
Just in case you’re in need of an alliteration in your life today I’ve got one- butternut, bacon and brown butter pizza. Its the perfect pizza combination that you totally need in your life. We have pizza night every Friday at our house, and believe it or not my kids fight to order it instead …
Does it feel like fall where you live? I literally hate to hear myself complain about the weather but I’m 35 weeks pregnant and totally sick of being hot. I’m ready for 70’s and everyday this week we’ve hit the mid 80’s, it’s the end of September and I want to open the windows! 😉 …
This recipe might be one of my favorite things I’ve ever posted on the blog! Seriously, Matt and I gobbled these little bites up within minutes after taking the pictures. The secret to this french onion and apple crostini is the AE French Onion Sour Cream Dip as the base for the rest of the …
Compensation for this post was provided by Discover card via AOL Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Discover card or AOL. I moved to Kansas City in 2008, fresh from graduating college and not too excited about residing in a “flyover” …
Isn’t it funny how your tastes change as you get older? I like things now that I would have never tried when I was a kid and really not even enjoyed as a younger adult, but now I’m all over it. One of those types of dishes is shrimp and grits. There is a restaurant …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuakerTime #CollectiveBias Cereal in a cookie, how have I never done this before? Today I’m partnering with Quaker to bring you a fun treat to put in your kids lunch box for back to school. I made some …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HeatAndEat #CollectiveBias I love when I can take one meal and turn it into a completely different meal without too much effort. Today I’m sharing with you a fresh take on what to do with all your pulled …
Every pregnant lady has her cravings and this go around its been potatoes for me. Literally a potato in any form- french fries, baked potato, potato salad, funeral potatoes, scalloped- they all sound delicious. This recipe for loaded baked potato salad is simple and perfect for a smaller gathering or to keep in your fridge …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackYourSnack #CollectiveBias I’m such a fan of a good snack, appetizer and party food and today I’ve got a great summer snack for you. I’ve joined with the people of FarmRich to bring you a snack hack, and …












