If you’re looking for a few simple ways to make the holiday weekend feel extra special, here are some of our favorite Fourth of July activities, read-alouds, and homemade recipes to enjoy together. 🇺🇸
Tag: Recipes
Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tiny fingerprints in the flour. A little extra mess on the counters. Chocolate chips mysteriously disappearing before they make it into the bowl. These are the moments I want to remember. Sure, help from littles in the kitchen might seem more daunting and time consuming than we'd like in today's busy world. But the lessons… Continue reading Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade Pot Roast
This pot roast is time and time again, perfect. It’s mouthwatering, savory, and the meat is so tender. I can’t rave about it enough, and I’ll always come back to making this recipe. Savory Pot Roast Ingredients: Beef Roast (few pounds, give or take) Dijon mustard 2-3 chopped carrots 3-4 chopped potatoes 1 yellow onion… Continue reading Homemade Pot Roast
Irresistible Homemade Burgers
Say goodbye to boring burgers, and hello to a new favorite! Growing up I always had basic burgers. They were seasoned, sure...but nothing more. When I started dating my husband, over a decade ago, I had dinner at his Mom’s house, and she made burgers. They were incredible! There was definitely a standard in place… Continue reading Irresistible Homemade Burgers
Homemade Sandwich Bread
The past few years I have been trying to *slowly* swap out processed baked goods, with delicious homemade bread. I was shocked at all of the extra additives that are in the most basic grocery store goods. I love that I can make a few loaves each week, while nourishing my family’s bodies. Bonus points… Continue reading Homemade Sandwich Bread
Homemade Apple Pie
Growing up I only liked two kind of pies--pumpkin & my Grams’ Apple Pie. For years she tried to perfect the dough, always having something to say about it and how back in her grandmother’s day, they used bacon fat for the crust. She never used it though, at least I never saw her. Her… Continue reading Homemade Apple Pie
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
When you think of creamy, comfort soup... what comes to mind?? For me— that’s broccoli cheddar or potato! My fridge had some broccoli and carrots that needed some love, so broccoli cheddar was an easy choice! ✨ Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup Ingredients:2 TBSP butter2 finely chopped carrots1 small finely chopped onion2 cloves of garlic (or… Continue reading Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Homemade Play Dough
This play dough seriously has lasted us SO long! It is so soft and malleable. Truly a favorite at our house! ⭐️PLAYDOUGH RECIPE: •2 cups flour•4 tsp cream of tartar•¾ C salt•2 cups warm water•2 tbsp oil 1. Mix dry ingredients in a saucepan. Add water, oil, and food coloring (food coloring if only making one… Continue reading Homemade Play Dough
Homemade Party Mix
Anyone else love the salty bits at the end of a Chex Mix bag? This is SO much better than the bag you buy at the store... and without all of the bits no one’s likes—why are there so many unsalted pretzels and bread bites? The best part of making it yourself, is that you… Continue reading Homemade Party Mix
Autumn Stovetop Potpourri
I LOVE the crisp smell of Autumn air, when the temps start dropping, leaves are changing, and the wind starts blowing. This is the optimal time to start a batch of homemade potpourri on the stove top to let simmer all day long. You’ll have your house smelling SO good, and you’ll want to cozy… Continue reading Autumn Stovetop Potpourri
Making Beautiful Messes 