The weather has cooled a bit this week, readying us for the first signs of fall. For me, that means keeping the coffeepot brewing awhile longer to accompany some of my favorite sweet flavors of the fall. Here are some wonderful fall favorite desserts I discovered over the past few weeks shared right here at […]
Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Where I’m from, sweet potatoes are a staple we serve with just about every meal in the fall. And one of the best ways to serve them is baked in a deep dish pie. Here’s the way I’ve been baking sweet potato pie for years, along with a marshmallow meringue that can be piled high on top […]
3 Steps to Accomplish What You Want
What is the one thing you want to accomplish? What is it that you often find yourself dreaming about or wish you could do or achieve? We all have goals we hope to achieve one day, but when will the one day become now? And how can we reach our goals when there are so many […]
How to Paint with Stencils
The easiest way to breathe new life into old furniture is by adding a fresh coat of paint. And applying a stenciled pattern is an inexpensive way to showcase your freshly painted furniture and your own personal style. That’s why I was thrilled when I received FolkArt Stencils & Paints to use for my latest project. So today […]
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
As a mom on the go, I love casseroles for dinner. They’re quick, easy to throw in the oven, and can usually be created by using a few pantry items I already have on hand. At the Smith house, poppy seed chicken is a go-to casserole favorite. It’s hearty enough to feed our hungry […]
15 Bedtime Stories Every Kid Should Know
Remember your favorite bedtime story? That one book that floods you with memories and, just at its mention, can wrap you in warm and fuzzy comfort to sweep you back to the moment when you first turned to its last page? For me, it was a tiny little book I’d checked out from our school library. And even though I […]
Surprising Benefits of Apples
These health benefits of apples and their everyday uses may surprise you. Here are 17 benefits of apples and ways to use them you may not know.
Homemade Green Apple Sugar Scrub
Now that it’s September, I’m celebrating with all things apple. And this time I’m sharing a Green Apple Sugar Scrub that smells delicious enough to eat! Who else loves those wonderful smelling body scrubs that leave your skin feeling silky smooth? This one is perfect for this time of year. With just a hint of Granny […]
Top 10 Ways to Serve a Waffle
It’s the first week of September which means. . . National Waffle Week!!That’s right. An entire week devoted to waffles.And this girl loves nothing better than a warm golden waffle dripping with buttery syrup. So I’m revving up for this week of waffles by rounding up the top 10 ways you can serve them to […]
FREE Books This Week
I’ve found some great books on sale that you may want to check out today. And, better still, looks like these are FREE! So don’t wait because these freebies won’t last long.
Greatest Grill Recipes
Here are the greatest grill recipes you’ve ever tasted. Even better they’re super easy to create, too!
Classroom Essentials Box
We all know how expensive back to school shopping can be for parents, but what about teachers? As a former teacher, I remember most of my first year’s earnings went right back into the classroom. I needed everything. And though I eventually created a well-stocked classroom, there were always expenses that continued from day to day. […]
Football Family Fun Night
Ready to kick off football season as a family this year? Here are a few ways to celebrate your own Football Family Fun Night– complete with football-themed games, tailgating recipes, and do-it-yourself ideas for plenty of family fun.
BBQ Bacon Burger
Fire up the grill for this one. It’s a BBQ Bacon Burger recipe that is out of this world delicious. One of our best ever grilling recipes for summer.
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Toast
Looking for an easy dinner idea for the kids tonight? Here’s one that’s hearty and quick, and will satisfy your hungry crowd. As a mom on the go, I’m always on the lookout for fun meals for dinner. At the Smith House, we love hearty meals and comfort food and love anything cheesy– yep, we […]
Personalize Your Back to School Supplies
The boys are heading back to school next week, so we’ve been spending some time getting things organized and gathering all those fun school supplies. Here are some fun ways to personalize your back to school supplies that are easy, inexpensive, and fun:
