Father’s Day. The day we celebrate the man who can do anything from craft furniture from spare pieces of wood to kiss boo boos and scare away closet monsters...SuperDad! There are so many great ways to celebrate Dad. Since this year has been a little, shall we say different, I will be focusing on shopping small in this Father's Day gift guide. Here you’ll find great handmade gifts from small businesses and crafty folks who probably need a little extra support right now. There’s also a section on ...
Father’s Day Gift Guide
grilled veggies with greek dressing
A couple of summers ago, we were invited to a friend's house for barbecue. We needed to bring a side and we really weren't sure what to bring. I whipped up this dressing and we stopped at the store for veggies on our way to dinner. It was, by far the best impromptu side I've made in a long time. My recipe for grilled veggies with greek dressing is super easy and absolutely delicious, so I'm sharing it with you! For the veggies, you'll choose what you like. When we make this we choose the ...
foodie friday: 15 easy summer side dishes
Can you believe it’s almost Memorial Day? We’ve been home since mid-March and in some ways I feel like I got sucked in to “Groundhog Day,” but time has gone on and it’s now almost the end of May. The weather has changed to glorious, sunny days and summer is just around the corner. We are spending more time outside, and the grill is gearing up for it’s busiest season. While focusing on the main event is important, we can't forget those easy summer side dishes! With that in mind, I’m sharing ...
grilled corn salad
I have been making this grilled corn salad for years! One of the beautiful blessings of summer is that sweet, delicious corn. When you grill or roast the corn it takes it to another level. This salad takes that sweet corn and mixes it with black beans, tomatoes, pepper and lime. This crunchy, flavorful salad is the perfect side dish for any summer cookout! Here’s how to make it. Usually you would grill your corn in the husk. Since the week I wrote the recipe was a week that Mother Nature ...
fierce, free and full of fire: who i am
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the launch team for Jen Hatmaker’s new book, “Fierce, Free and Full of Fire.” This post is the first in a series of posts related to what I took away from reading this book. All quotes are from Jen Hatmaker, unless otherwise noted. Who am I? This is a question we spend a fair amount of our lives trying to answer. The answer may change over time, but at our core we are the same unique individual we were always created to be. The ...
foodie friday: 10 make ahead breakfast ideas
Breakfast. The most important meal of the day. In this house, breakfast is at best inconsistent. If it's a weekend, we usually indulge in a great family breakfast. During the week, we'll do breakfast for dinner but our mornings are often so rushed (we like sleep) that it's usually just a bowl of cereal or a piece of fruit. Over the past year or so, I've gotten better at making breakfasts during the weekend that we can eat during the week. We have several favorite make ahead breakfast ideas, and ...
