There is no doubt about it, snow days are for snow cream! I was taught you have to wait for the second snow because the first snow of the year was dirty. Now, in central Virginia, some years we...
This is an easy "set it and forget it" soup. I personally like to make it in my crockpot and serve it with warm cornbread.
Ingredients:
1 Onion, chopped
1 TBSP Olive Oil
3 Cups Chicken Broth
3 15.5oz cans Great Northern Beans (drained...
Headed to a potluck? Dipped oreos. Family coming over for Christmas? Dipped Oreos. Celebrating the 4th of July with friends? Dipped Oreos. Dipped Oreos are by far the easiest and most festive dessert you can bring. Melt some chocolate,...
I remember our first winter here in the Midwest. As a born and raised New Englander, I didn’t flinch. I knew it would be cold. I knew we’d likely be inside more—that outside it would get darker. Logically, I...
This super easy cheesy potato casserole was always my mom's potluck or "fancy dinner" go-to, and now it's mine! They're always a hit, and if you have leftovers (usually not!) they warm up great too!
Ingredients:
2 lbs shredded...
If you're planning a trip to Boston, look no further than our Guide to the Parks: Boston National Historical Park! My family loves National Parks. On every trip, we diligently pack our passport books (my husband and I have...
Since the fall of 2020, Fort Gregg Adams, Virginia, has been my home. As a military spouse, I’ve navigated the ins and outs of this base and the surrounding community, learning firsthand what it takes to settle into life...
Today is National Women's Healthy Weight Day. On this day, today January 16th or the third Thursday in January, is a day to reflect on how you are healthy; physically, mentally and socially. Are you getting enough sleep, eating...
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black...
Navigating military life comes with its share of obstacles, and one of the toughest challenges for many military spouses is securing meaningful and flexible employment. With military spouse unemployment rates at an all-time high (21% according to Blue Star...
“How?!”
The first question people ask when I share that I read 106 books in 2024. My recipe for reading a lot of books was equal parts luck and effort. I am a speed reader by nature, so this definitely...
Happy National House Plant Appreciation Day!
For some sadly the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has come to an end. Family and friends may have left and you look around your home and think “Gosh so empty”. It’s...