Do you have an Instant Pot? It is my favorite kitchen tool, and it has been since I got mine almost two years ago now. Instant Pot recipes make things so easy, and they allow busy people to forget about making dinner until an hour before. This is even true if you’re making something right from the … [Read more...]
30 Spring Cleaning Tasks That Take 30 Minutes or Less! FREE Checklist
March 17, 2018 by 4 Comments
Spring Cleaning It’s that time of year where the sights and sounds of spring begin to unfold, which is an especially welcome sight for those of us who live in the North. After being cooped up behind closed windows and doors for six months or more, I am more than ready to see things sparkle and … [Read more...]
Simple Strawberry, Avocado & Cashew Salad (PERFECT For Spring!)
March 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This strawberry, avocado & cashew salad is super simple, but it will make you look like a rockstar! Perfect for parties, showers, Easter dinner, summer picnics, or a fresh and tasty family dinner any time of the year, this salad is beyond delicious. With all the fresh ingredients plus swiss … [Read more...]
Simple Daily & Weekly Cleaning Schedules For Working Moms – Printable
February 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Being a working mom and still keeping up on a home is anything but easy. Not only are many of your daily hours spent working, but the last thing I feel like doing as a working mom is doing more work when my work day gets done. Maybe you can relate? But, even with help from family members, I find … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Comfort Food: Easy Mac & Cheese
January 29, 2018 by 2 Comments
Is there anything as creamy and dreamy as macaroni and cheese? I’m not sure there is, and it is an amazing comfort food if ever there was one. Especially during our long and cold winters, we love things like macaroni and cheese. My kids love this dish, and I love it not only because it tastes … [Read more...]
How to Clean Your Dishwasher – It’s Super Easy!
January 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
Do you make the time to to regularly clean your dishwasher? If not, what’s the point of cleaning your dishes in a dirty dishwasher? Please don’t be offended by that question…did you see the pictures of how gross my dishwasher was? I am 100% guilty of letting this situation get out of … [Read more...]
Cherry Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cookies
January 17, 2018 by 2 Comments
Cherry chocolate chip cookies are the favorite around here. Made with real chunks of maraschino cherries and cherry chip cake mix, your family will LOVE these! They are a Valentine's Day tradition, which is why I'm sharing them with you now. Actually, these cookies are a favorite of mine since … [Read more...]
5 Magic & Money Saving Cleaning Hacks Using Baking Soda & Vinegar
January 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Usually when we hear of baking soda or vinegar, we think of cooking and the various recipes we can make that contain one or both of those ingredients. But did you know that there are many ways to use these two household items for cleaning frugally? That’s right! There are so many things you can do … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why You Want a Meal Plan
December 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
If meal planning takes extra work, why would you want a meal plan? I feed my family for pennies on the dollar, and meal planning is one of the major ways that I use to do that. Even with a family of nine, I am still able to feed my family for $250 a month. I have learned so many tricks on … [Read more...]
Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup – Perfect For the Crock Pot & Instant Pot
December 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
What is better when the cold weather sets in than a nice bowl of hot soup - and it’s even better when it’s healthy! Packed with protein and fiber, this chicken tortilla soup is perfect made on the stove, in the crock pot, or in your Instant Pot And, did you know that soups are a super healthy and … [Read more...]
How to Make Simple Snow Ice Cream Using Real Snow!
December 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Are you looking for a way to beat the wintertime blues? Do you live in an area where it snows- a lot? Then I have the solution for you! Even if you don’t live in an area where you get snowed on nine months of the year, there is a way for you to make this too! Looking for more kid friendly … [Read more...]
Your Holiday Game Plan For Less Stress
November 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the stress of the holidays every year? If you are like me, you might tell yourself that this is the last time you will greet the holidays as a disorganized mess. You probably find yourself vowing that next year will be different every.single.year. The thing is, if … [Read more...]
Take Control of Your Holidays (Once & For All)
November 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The holidays can be an exciting time, but they can also be a stressful time, especially if we come into this bustling time of year behind the eight ball. And, it seems to happen every year, doesn't it? The stress, the strain, and the overwhelm. We can so easily become so stressed out about the … [Read more...]
Creamy, Dreamy Instant Pot Tapioca Pudding
September 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
*Thank you to Bob's Red Mill for partnering with The Intentional Mom to bring you this amazing recipe! We love tapioca pudding. It’s just that something that’s a bit more special. It can take a while to make the traditional way, so, I had to figure out a way to make it in my Instant Pot, of … [Read more...]
8 Meal Prep Tips That Will Save You Loads of Time
September 7, 2017 by 6 Comments
Meals. They are a never-ending chore it seems, and if you are like me and have a large family and also homeschool, they really seem to never end. For the mom who works outside of the home only to come home from work and have to feed a bunch of hungry people who want to know what’s for dinner, meals … [Read more...]
