Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
This slow-cooker mulled cider recipe is a MUST-TRY holiday favorite. It’ll have you wishing for cold weather. One sip and you’ll agree . . . This hot mulled apple cider is literally WARM CHEER in a mug! A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring this heartwarming recipe. I’m telling you . . . There’s nothing more inviting than the smell of hot mulled cider wafting all throughout… Read More
Sheet-pan–roasted sausage and potatoes with apples! This easy, one-pan recipe — made with only 6 ingredients — is a quick and healthy dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. BONUS: It happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo-friendly, too. A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s family dinner recipe. On a busy weeknight, there’s nothing better than a one-pan recipe… Read More
Your house will smell amazing with this Crock-Pot potato soup. The slow cooker makes this meal super-easy: Just dice a few fresh ingredients, pop ’em into the Crock-Pot, and wait for the magic to happen . . . It’s literally comfort in a bowl. As the kids hang their backpacks after school I hear excited variations of: It smells soooOOOooo good in here.” “Yum… Read More
Your house smells amazing, six hours of simmering and it is time for supper. A slow cooker makes family dinners super-easy, but are you missing this crucial ONE step when you make one-pot meals? A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s post. It’s been one of those chaotic days . . . A forgotten errand. A misplaced permission slip. And an after-school… Read More
Hosting a craft beer tasting party will get your holiday get-together hoppin’. A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s post. Learn how to host a craft beer party in three easy steps below! . . . The smell of fresh buttered popcorn fills the movie theater lobby. “Eleven adults and three kids, please.” I sit behind the glass window… Read More
Making this Cake Cookies recipe is a wonderful way to spend a rainy autumn afternoon with your kids. Get the full mega-frosted, super-buttery, cookie recipe below! . . . My kids are obsessed with those store-bought “Birthday Cake Cookies.” Do you know the ones I am referring to? They’re super soft and taste like they’re made out of 90% frosting and… Read More
Turn that slow cooker on and spice up your life with this easy Crock-Pot Chili recipe. A big thanks to BUSH’S® Beans for sponsoring today’s heart-warming family dinner. Autumn is my absolute favorite time of the year— Pulling out sweaters… Feeling the crisp fall breeze on my face… Getting “into the groove” with back-to-school routines… At our house, though, nothing… Read More
Love at first bite. If you’re a grilled cheese fanatic, you’ve got to try this Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe. The secret ingredient? Cheese, of course. I’m going to be blunt, you’re making grilled cheese sandwiches all wrong and you need to stop. Once you’ve gone Inside-Out, you’ll never go back to a standard grilled cheese sandwich again. I promise–It’ll be… Read More
Looking for a slow cooker recipe for a hectic day? We’ve got you covered. This Hawaiian Pineapple Crockpot Chicken recipe is a sweet find. This recipe is part of our Down & Dirty Dinners Series. With each Down & Dirty Dinner recipe, you’ll find quick-unedited phone snapshots from everyday moms making dinner just like you. . . . Today was one of those… Read More
This Slow-Cooker Beef Stew recipe makes dinner easy. Whip these five ingredients together (Hint: They’re not what you’d expect!) and you’re done. Best recipe ever. Your family will be BEGGING for more. It’s literally comfort in a bowl. A big thanks to Reames® Frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles for sponsoring today’s dinner recipe. I remember being a kid during Wisconsin winters like it was yesterday… Looking… Read More
No skills are necessary for these hilarious family Christmas games. In fact, the worse you are, the better this race-to-the-finish relay gets. . . . Over the years, our family has always tried to find unique ways to keep the holidays entertaining. When the kids were little, it was an effort to keep the TV off on Christmas Day. We’ve gone bowling in matching… Read More
Considering doing a donation? Be sure to check out these seven tips for donating toys to hospitals, including how to get your kiddos involved. A big thanks to Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s post. . . . Sometimes as I look at my two girls, I smile and think, “I’m rocking this parenting thing.” Other times, I hold my head in… Read More
Have you got 98% of your holiday shopping done, but are feeling stumped when it comes to YOUR PARENTS? Gift ideas for parents (and in-laws) sometimes feel like a serious challenge. Check out 10 unique gift ideas for them below. A big thanks to Square Cash for sponsoring today’s holiday list. I’m going to be straightforward here… My mom is not one of those grandparents who swoons… Read More
Can you believe the holidays are almost upon us? Below are five ways to kick off an awesome Christmas season with your family. Be sure to check out the free Must-Watch Holiday Movies printable, too. A big HO! HO! HO! to Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus for sponsoring today’s holiday post. It may be a wonderful time of the year… but the holiday season is… Read More
Cooking for a holiday can be overwhelming, even for the uber-organized. Below are seven make-ahead holiday side dishes guaranteed to save you time. Thanks to Crystal Farms® for inspiring today’s recipe collection. “It just isn’t a proper holiday meal if we don’t have ____________.” ← (Fill in the blank for YOUR family…) Candied yams? Homemade stuffing? Mashed potatoes and gravy? Fresh cranberries? (Or maybe jellied cranberries… Read More
Looking to give a unique handmade gift for the holidays this year? Below you’ll find seven beautiful mason jar gifts that are perfect for Christmas! Mason jar gifts are the perfect sweet treat for teachers, co-workers, and friends. Here are a few quick tips for success when making this handmade gift: Cut the bottom off of a plastic cup and use it as a… Read More