I had a hard time knowing what to title this recipe. Around my house, we have called these sweet treasures Gopher Balls all my life. When I tell other people that I make Gopher Balls, they have no idea what
Gift Ideas For Families That Like to Travel
Last minutes Christmas shopping is underway. If your family or a family you are buying for is a group of people that love to travel, consider buying practical gifts that will enhance future vacations. Keeping in mind travel needs, you
How to Cook a Turkey
We are getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner around here. I love going into the holidays and getting a chance to make foods that we save for this time of year. In fact, my oldest son asked me the other day
How to Make Homemade Mac and Cheese
I have been making homemade mac and cheese since I was a teenager. It wasn’t until I was first married that I tried boxed mac and cheese. Go ahead and say what you’re thinking, I was a spoiled brat growing
DIY Frappuccino Recipe
For a few years, we hosted a youth coffee house at our previous church. Each week, we would invite the teenagers out for a fun night of games and music. Making iced coffees, frappucinos, and cappuccinos became a regular staple
4 Uses For Leftover Coffee
If you are anything like me, you have leftover coffee every day. I didn’t always have coffee left, but now that Austin has been drinking it at work, it seems to be a bit of a problem. Many people have
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Streusel Muffin Recipe
It is fall and all of the pumpkin recipes are out in full force. I decided this was the perfect time for me to post my favorite muffin recipe. My family is in love with these soft cream cheese topped
The Reality of Planning Special Activities With Your Family
In preparation for the July 4th holiday, I bought sparklers and funnel cake mix. The weekend turned out to be an incredible time, but we didn’t get the chance to use the sparklers or make the funnel cake that I
Simple Baked Potato Recipe
Baked potatoes is something I consider to be hardy enough for a meal, especially paired with salad. While I don’t make many potato meals anymore, this is one that I really enjoyed putting together for my family. Everyone here really
My Mom’s Slow Cooked Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
I have been eating the same spaghetti sauce all of my life. In fact, this is one of my favorite meals to eat and make. When I go to visit my mom, I’m always hoping that she has made a