Hello, my name is Christy. I am a mother of three girls, lover of photography, dobermans, cooking, and creating new recipes. Come take a peek into my crazy life.
If you are a regular follower of this blog, then you’ve noticed the majority of the posts are recipes. So this one is definitely not a recipe of any sort or food related. Some women could care less about make up. Some have never worn it, don’t have any desire to wear it or watch … More Review of e.l.f. Smudge Pot Long-lasting eyeshadow and eyeliner in Brownie Points
Sometimes that saying “They sure don’t make them like they used to” rings true. I think a lot of kitchen tools made out of cheap plastic in high output factories just don’t hold up like some of the old gadgets and tools made years ago. I had been wanting some sort of whisk milk frother … More One of my favorite kitchen tools – an oldie, but a goodie . . .
I seem to catch the baking bug way more in the fall than in the summer. There’s something about heating up the oven on a chilly fall morning or evening and filling the entire house with warm smells of cinnamon and apples and sugar all combining together for one heavenly scent – FALL! Fall is … More Apple Dumplings for my little dumplings
I know I am not alone when it comes to being a busy parent with sports and activities after school. Whether you are a coach, assistant, youth leader, your own shuttle bus driver, or just the biggest fan in the stands there are some days where making some elaborate supper at home just isn’t … More Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken helps bring a little calm to those crazy days!
To continue my quest for tasty ways to prepare and actually eat those prepared veggies, I found another great way to enjoy Zucchini. I didn’t create this recipe, I saw it on Pinterest from damndelicious.net and thought that it looked pretty easy and tasty. Go here to check out the original recipe. There’s always all … More Baked Zucchini Wedges
Do you know what’s coming up this weekend? If you are from central IL (more specifically the Morton – Peoria area), then you know exactly what is coming this weekend. It’s the Morton Pumpkin Festival!!! A celebration of the beginning of harvest and the history of a bustling factory right in the midwest. This factory … More Pumpkin Bars – You will like it, like it, like it!
If you are from central Illinios, then you are probably familiar with Jumer’s. For those who are not from my neck of the woods, Jumer’s was a small hotel and restaurant chain in central IL. The one in Bloomington specialized in French cuisine and the one in Peoria was German. Both have changed to different … More Jumer’s Cinnamon Rolls
You know my goal of eating more veggies? Well, this recipe shows that goal who’s boss! I have been wanting to make ratatouille for a while now and couldn’t wait to try it! It’s loaded of fresh veggies like squash and peppers and is cooked in a tomato sauce so it’s pretty healthy. I’ve kinda … More Vegetable Ratatouille
There are ideas all over the web for ways to organize household chores and how to have kids help with those chores. We don’t do a weekly allowance for our kids. We tried a few times and either the girls’ didn’t hold up their end of the agreement (keeping rooms clean, doing tasks), or we … More Chores and kids – kids and chores!
Apple season is upon us here in northwest Indiana. The orchards I am lucky enough to go to are in southwest Michigan which is just a few miles up the road. I even have certain orchards I prefer for certain fruit. And I prefer to pick my own (fruit, that is ) 🙂 so I … More Cinnamon Apples – the aroma of fall!
clickinmyheels 