Meatloaf Sandwiches {Recipe}

With the big game coming up I wanted to share this perfect sandwich created by Executive Chef John Brand of Mokara Hotel and Spa and Ostra restaurant. Chef Brand created this recipe with LoSalt instead of regular salt which is an easy way to reduce sodium intake. Serves 6 people Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground … Read more

Getting Kids To Try New Vegetables {Veggie Pinwheels Recipe}

(Disclosure: This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own.) My boys are leery of new foods and if I put any on their dinner plate they eye them, poke them, and smell them and then say “I don’t like this”. I remind them that they won’t know if they like something unless … Read more

Tomato Soup “Dunkables”

(Disclosure: I am an Ambassador for Campbell Soup Company and ‘The Wisest Kid In The Whole World” campaign. All thoughts are my own.) There is nothing better on a cold day, especially one with a snow-filled morning of fun, than a bowl of soup for lunch. Since childhood I’ve enjoyed eating tomato soup with grilled … Read more

Delicious Holiday Appetizers From Sam’s Club {Giveaway}

(Disclosure: I was provided a gift card from Sam’s Club but all thoughts are my own.) On Thanksgiving we were going to my mom’s for a big turkey dinner in the evening so we decided to stick with snacks for the rest of the day. We did this because who wants to fill up on … Read more

How To Make Perfect Sugar Cookies

With baking season in full-swing I wanted to share these 9 tips from Country Woman magazine to help you make the perfect sugar cookie. I’ll be baking with the boys tomorrow so these tips came just in time! 1.    Don’t Be Too Touchy: Use a light touch when handling the dough. Over-handling will result in … Read more

Sleepy’s: Making Mattress Shopping Easier {Giveaway}

(Disclosure: I received a gift card and products but all thoughts are my own.) Mattress shopping is definitely not on my list of favorite things to do. Normally, people go into stores and “try out” mattresses to see if they like the firmness of them. That, along with the price, are typically key factors in … Read more

Adding A Little Autumn To My Home

(Disclosure: I received compensation and products to help me write this post but all thoughts are my own.) I rarely decorate for Fall. It’s not because I don’t want to, but because it’s a crazy time of year and after I get out of my beginning-of-school fog it’s already part of the way into the … Read more

Learn About Illinois Farms With Me

(Disclosure: This post is compensated but all thoughts are my own.) My grandpa was a farmer. I remember getting to visit him when I was younger and I thought it was so cool that he got to be around animals all day (especially horses because those are my favorite animals). I understood nothing abut what … Read more