My husband went out of town last week for work, and as so many do when their spouse leaves town, I planned a dozen projects that I was going to work like a dog to a accomplish before he got home. Now, I do this every time he goes out of town, and I rarely
I love having ingredients in my kitchen that are close and easy to grab, which is why I love the simplicity and convenience of this bookshelf pantry. Quite literally, I took a basic, no-frills bookshelf, placed it in my kitchen, and filled it full of glass mason jars full of food. Super simple. A project
Like many western states, our area seemed to have more of a winter the second half of April this year than we received the whole month of January. The weather was cold, and after weeks of prayers for added moisture in the mountains, snow finally came. Yet just as quickly as our springtime winter came,
Every house seems to have that corner or nook of awkward space that leaves your head tilted far to one side wondering what on earth can I do with it? That was this space. My husband and I moved into this rental home a little over a year ago, and figuring out exactly what to
I am an advocate for eating cake for breakfast. In fact, I advocate for eating most desserts for breakfast – cake, pie, sweetbread, and sweet rolls (like these easy Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls). These “desserts” are often easy, delicious, and I would argue a whole lot healthier for me to eat than store-bought cereal. This cake
I am not a frosting lover, but this Berry Cream Frosting tastes so delicious on everything I put it on (or just eaten straight out of the bowl)! It seriously is so good. This cream cheese-based frosting is light and fluffy with just enough sweetness to taste absolutely delicious on just about any baked good
I don’t necessarily agree with the mindset that “bigger is always better”, but these Giant Sheet Pan Sugar Cookies definitely make for a more special treat. Their large size just screams I love cookies. Like other sugar cookies, just different These Giant Sheet Pan Sugar Cookies use the same dough as my Ultra Soft Sugar
Just as the first fall of snow brings magic and excitement, the last bit of snow has its own share of excitement and games. At least at our house. The last bit of snow brings a mix of emotions, especially on a year, like this one, where snowfall has been so minimal. Even as the
Like everywhere else in the Rocky Mountain region of the northwest, the winter of 2026 has been extremely mild in our neighborhood. To a point of concern. There have been many prayers for moisture, particularly in the higher elevations. Prayers that we will have enough moisture to offer green grass on dryland areas, and enough
This Sourdough Cinnamon Roll recipe will become a cherished favorite with a dough that is lightly sweet, fluffy, and easy to work with, wrapped around just the right amount of spice and sugar. It says “yum” in every mouthful. A Search for THE Recipe I love making cinnamon rolls. There is just something cozy about