Cooking + Food

I’ve said it before, but one of my main goals of motherhood is to create a childhood that feels magical and special and to curate an environment that yields openness and creativity. Holidays have a good bit of all...

I’m jumping the gun a bit as my son is only two, but we’re already thinking ahead to school and what that may look like for him with his food allergies. Having been a teacher before Sully was born,...

I have a friend that is a vegetarian, but I never see her eat salads. A few years ago when I became plant based, I just assumed that I would be eating tons of salad….boy, was I narrow minded....

My mom asked me just the other day when it became popular for children to have a birthday party every year. Obviously, the milestones are important but these days it seems most kids get a party of some sort...

It's that time of year when I long for cooler temperatures for a number of reasons, not the least of which is fall foods! Flavors like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, chili, and corn are all integral in helping me enjoy...

How often do you go through the drive-through on your way home from work?  Is the grocery cart (usually) void of chocolate chip cookies and ice cream?  When you're thirsty, do you reach for water instead of pop?  These...

As a family centered around The Lord, it can become increasingly hard to keep our children's attention on Jesus, while celebrating certain holidays. Often times, we as Christians can become easily distracted by made-up characters and pagan traditions and...

When I am lazy, feeling the need for greens, am craving garlic and salt… I reach for my perfect kale! We usually have an abundance of kale varieties in our garden, so I reach for whichever variety needs to...

The number one question I get asked by my mom friends and my Instagram followers is “How do you manage to get a home cooked meal on the table every night?”  It is not the easiest thing in the...

The much-anticipated, new Aldi store opens in Opelika on Thursday, March 7th. This budget-friendly grocery chain has somewhat of a cult following across the country. Prior to this location opening, Aldi stores in LaGrange, Georgia and Columbus, Georgia were...