School is almost back in session all over. That means parents are busy! We are trying to work, keep the house going, help our children distance learn while keeping our sanity in the midst of it all. I'm really focusing on easy dinners that are full of flavor, my child likes and does not tie me to the kitchen. These slow-cooker turkey sloppy joes do just that! My kid loves sloppy joes. And these sloppy joes are way better than a canned sauce. To make slow-cooker turkey sloppy joes at home you ...
Easy Caramel Apple Fudge
It's apple season! I love fall. When the air becomes crisp, the leaves start to change colors and fall off the trees and all the apple orchards are open for apple picking! By the time September rolls around, I am craving that first glass of fresh-pressed apple cider. I also love fudge. So I decided to try my hand and making a caramel apple fudge. This caramel apple fudge is extremely easy to make. It has a rich, smooth texture and tastes just like a caramel apple. To make a batch of ...
Dealing With A Diagnosis: What You Should Know
Getting a diagnosis can be paralyzing, and it can be difficult to know how you’re going to move forward from this. Things you were stressed about before no longer seem relevant, and you might feel like time has stopped, but you need to work out what you’re doing next. Knowing how to handle this and your emotions is key to getting through it. Read on for what you should know: Go Easy This is a personal crisis, so don’t try to minimize it. Give yourself time to think about what you want to do ...
Strawberry Lemon Sun Tea
We are trying to squeak out the last few days of warm summer weather here in Minnesota. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to make sun tea. I remember growing up and making batches of sun tea with the family. Fill up a container, add tea, set it in the sun for the day. Some of the best tea ever! Today, I am going to teach Peyton how to make strawberry lemon sun tea. To make a batch of strawberry lemon sun tea you will need the following - Water 1/4 C Sugar or Honey 6 ...
Savory Pork Roast
Some may think that pork roast is reserved for Sunday dinners. There's a misconception on how long it takes to make this savory pork roast. There is minimal involvement in the baking so it's the perfect dish to make on those distant learning days when you want something a little more homecooked. So let's break you out of that dinner time rut! To make this savory pork roast you will need the following - 2 medium Onions, chopped 1 bag Baby Carrots 1 Celery Rib, chopped 4 tbsp Flour 1 Bay ...
Easy One Pot Beef Stroganoff
We have another quick and easy weeknight dinner solution for you, one-pot beef stroganoff. You can have dinner on the table in about 45 minutes! It's a classic comfort you can enjoy during the week. Plus, it's made in one pot so easy cleanup! To make One Pot Beef Stroganoff at home you will need the following - 1 tbsp Olive Oil 3/4 lb Steak, sliced into strips Salt Pepper 4 tbsp Flour 1 C Mushrooms, sliced 1 small Onion, diced 2 cloves Garlic, minced 3 tbsp Butter, unsalted 3 1/2 ...