What I’m Loving Lately – February 25, 2017
This edition of What I’m Loving Lately is going to be short and sweet. When I asked myself what I had really been enjoying lately […]
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon By Patty Lovell Illustrated by David Catrow Penguin Young Readers Group, 2001 Molly Lou Melon is a tiny girl with […]
Avengers Birthday Cake
I have a love/hate relationship with cake decorating. Making cakes for my family is fun – I pretty much have creative license to go wherever […]
Cinnamon Sweet Potato Oatmeal
In honor of National Cook a Sweet Potato Day on February 22, today I am bringing you Cinnamon Sweet Potato Oatmeal. It only takes ten […]
Everyone Brave Is Forgiven
Everyone Brave Is Forgiven By Chris Cleave Simon & Schuster, 2016 Mary North volunteers for the war effort at the very first call, and is […]
Books in Progress: What I’m Reading Right Now – February 2017
I’ve got four books going right now. One is nonfiction, and the other three are all fiction, but couldn’t be more different from each other […]
7 Historical Fiction Trilogies
Fact: My favorite (favorite, favorite, favorite!) genre to read is historical fiction. I especially like early American history (think pioneers, wagon trains, cowboys), but I […]
Pesto Tortellini
This creamy Pesto Tortellini is the amped up version of its cousin Alfredo. It’s got the same classic style, just with a little more zing! […]
What I’m Loving Lately – February 11, 2017
I had so much fun making a list of things I was loving two weeks ago that I decided to do another one. And I […]
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer By Fredrik Backman Atria Books, 2016 Noah and Grandpa go on an adventure together, but […]
Homemade Caramel Sauce
Do you know how easy it is to make your own caramel sauce? It might seem difficult, but it’s actually very simple and can be […]
Applesauce Streusel Muffins
**Updated January 27, 2019** Applesauce Streusel Muffins continue to be a favorite of mine because they are sweet and cinnamon-y but not rich, and have […]
The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill
The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill By Julie Klassen Baker Publishing Group, 2016 Since her husband preferred for her to stay home and be a lady […]
The Magical Snow Garden
The Magical Snow Garden By Tracey Corderoy Illustrated by Jane Chapman Tiger Tales, 2014 A penguin named Wellington really wants to plant a garden, but […]
Company Lasagna
A tried and true comfort food, Lasagna is beloved by many a family. And because it is such a crowd pleaser, I almost always end […]