Around our house, fresh pickles made from the garden are a summertime treat that no one can get enough of. This easy refrigerator pickle recipe takes only minutes to whip up and can be multiplied to make large batches. It works great with peppers as well, and can be modified numerous ways to suite your taste. This simple recipe has
Easy Refrigerator Pickle Recipe
Zucchini Blueberry Muffins
Zucchini is in season around here, so I’ve decided to share this recipe for zucchini blueberry muffins with you. I’ve been making these for a few years now and it has become a favorite summer treat at our house. These are dairy and nut free so everyone enjoys them here. *You can freeze some shredded zucchini to bake these in
All Together Again
One Last Trip? Well, we are all back together again. Before spring was over we had one last trip to Northwest Alabama. We headed back to our beloved farmhouse rental, perhaps for our last time? Before arriving at our destination we made a stop in Tuscumbia, AL. For a small town (just under 9,000 residents), I was surprised at the
How I Make Banana Pudding
Here is a post on how I make banana pudding. I’ve always loved banana pudding, but honestly I haven’t really made it until this past year. My husband always said he didn’t care for it. However, I just had to try my hand at this delicious classic, so I have come up with a simple recipe that I love and
“Do I Have a Follower?”
“Do I have a follower?,” I said as our one and a half year old chased after me down the hall. Sometimes I think he believes when Mommy closes the bathroom door, I’m transported somewhere else, never to return to him. I think he has now realized that not to be true, but he still wants to be wherever Mommy’s
Pizza Casserole
When I was a kid, I remember my mother once making a pizza casserole for a family reunion, it was a big hit. After many years, now married with my own family to feed, I still remember that dish, at least vaguely. Years ago, I came up with my own version and everyone loved it. This is a true comfort
Sewer Gas, Storms, and the Beauty of Nature
On the Road Again It’s been a bit, so here is a springtime family update. At the start of spring, we headed south with all the kiddos. My husband was going to be taking the older children to an event for youth, and I was going to be taking care of all the younger ones. After the event, we planned
DIY Pallet Planter Boxes
I love these DIY pallet planter boxes. They are easy to build, light weight, versatile and look great whether indoors or outside. Their compact size makes them perfect for patio and balcony gardening as well. I came up with them almost by accident when I was trying to find something to do with the scraps I had left over from
DIY Pallet Raised Garden Bed
The internet is chocked-full of amazing, creative ideas for reusing and repurposing wood pallets. Here is my step-by-step guide to building an easy DIY pallet raised garden bed. It only takes a few minutes to assemble these beds, and they should provide you a solid, sturdy garden bed for years to come. These are the same garden beds we are
Easy and Delicious Breakfast Burritos
These easy and delicious breakfast burritos are a favorite among the teenagers in my house. One of the great things about burritos is the seemingly endless ways you can create them using a variety of ingredients. This is a quick and easy version of the ever famous burrito. It’s created just the way my teens love them, without vegetables that