On Saturday last week it was nearly 60 degrees so knowing it was going to get cold again later that week we knew we had to make our way to the garden and take advantage of the temperature to make it a Spring garden clean up day. Gardening cleanup usually takes a few days, and usually it’s here or there as “warm” days show up occasionally. When they do, you have to take advantage of them!...

Squeals Dances Smiles Does a cartwheel. Just kidding, I could never do a cartwheel. In the playground all the pretty little girls were always flipping around while I was playing basketball or trying to talk people into playing BINGO with me. But I am squealing, dancing and smiling…. it’s time to start picking vegetables in the garden! This makes me one happy girl! Right now we’re getting hammered with Lettuce and Bok Choy picking in the garden....

We sold our land Upstate. We built a garden, greenhouse and shipping container home. But now this chapter ends. Here’s why. It has taken forever, but we officially closed and sold our Upstate property. It’s no longer ours. I feel lots of emotions. I’m sad because Matthew and I had so much fun tearing that place up to make a garden and building a little shipping container home. I’m mostly sad because we planted our Christmas trees there and I won’t get to see them grow....

DELICIOUS and only 175 CALORIES, this Birthday Cake Ice Cream Chocolate Brownie is my favorite dessert recipe! This healthy easy recipe uses all-natural ingredients and won’t leave you without any guilt after eating! It’s amazing – you must try it! This Birthday Cake Ice Cream Chocolate Brownie has been satisfying my ice cream craving. And even better, the entire thing is only 175 calories which means I don’t have to feel guilty at all about having ice cream after dinner!...

Homemade dumplings soup filled with juicy ground beef and mushrooms that taste like soup dumplings! The dumplings have a crisp golden outside, but tender inside – you will really love the umami taste! These take a little work, but they’re worth it in the end! If you have any leftovers, I also provide freezing instructions. Beef and Mushroom Dumpling Soup You guys. You guys. YOU GUYS. Sorry, I’m screaming because this soup is SOOOOO GOOD....

Blueberry Overnight Oats is a quick breakfast that’s waiting for you in the morning! Healthy ingredients include oats, blueberries, milk, maple syrup, flaxseeds and cinnamon! What Exactly Are Overnight Oats? Overnight oats are old-fashioned rolled oats that are soaked in liquid, overnight, until soft. The oats absorb the liquid, resulting in soft, creamy oats in the morning. You can serve straight from the fridge or heat slightly in the microwave before enjoying....

Easy to make Chocolate Coffee Donuts with Vanilla Chocolate Chip Frosting! This donut recipe is a family favorite! Everyone thinks they’re delicious! I have to tell you something. I made these Chocolate Coffee Donuts to take to work to share with everyone, but instead I kept them at home because I wanted to eat them all. And I did, I ate them all, and I didn’t regret it one bit....

Velvety smooth Cream of Pea Soup recipe using fresh or frozen peas. This beautiful green soup is creamy, healthy and easy to make on the stove top! Smooth Cream of Pea Soup Peas are one of our favorite vegetables to grow in the garden . Not only do we snack on them daily, but we love using our peas to make our favorite dinner recipes, like Mac and Cheese with Peas , Creamed Peas (served on mashed potatoes!...

Fresh green beans (frozen and canned work great too!) simmer with canned cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup, then get topped with crispy fried onions in the slow cooker. No bacon or ham required — my version is a vegetarian-friendly side dish that’s fancy enough for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but easy enough for weeknight meals, too! Yields 8 servings. Crockpot Green Bean Casserole Let’s close our eyes. Think about what the table looks like during the holidays filled with comfort food....

Eggplant, mozzarella, and crispy Italian breadcrumbs come together in these golden pan-fried nuggets — crunchy outside, tender inside, and kid-approved! Easiest Ever Eggplant Veggie Nuggets These crispy eggplant bites are a fun and delicious way to sneak more vegetables onto the plate—whether for a quick family dinner, a snack platter, or even school lunchboxes. Shredded eggplant gets mixed with eggs, mozzarella cheese, flour, and breadcrumbs, then shaped into nuggets and pan-fried until golden brown....

Creamy, dreamy, and irresistibly delicious — gosh, I love an unfussy mashed potatoes recipe. Made with russet potatoes, butter, milk and salt — that’s it, just 4 simple ingredients — this recipe for mashed potatoes is whipped with a hand mixer until ultra-smooth and fluffy. A side dish this good deserves a spot at every meal. Ready within just 30 minutes! Easy Russet Mashed Potatoes I absolutely love mashed potatoes....

Lime Lentils with Sugar Snap Peas is a delicious healthy side dish made in less than 30 minutes. These make a fantastic dish to serve with chicken or to have on the holiday dinner table. Recipe uses 2 cups dry lentils and 1 1/2 cups fresh sugar snap peas. I first made these Lime Lentils during the Summer when we were in peak Sugar Snap Pea season. I loved how easy they were to make....

Creamy Mexican Cheese Dip made with gooey Monterey Jack cheese. Serve this party dip with tortilla chips and veggies! Easy Mexican Cheese Dip Cheese lovers, this dip is calling your name! You can never go wrong serving a hot cheese dip at a party. On top we decorate it with some veggies for both color and crunch. This, along with my Crockpot Chicken Nacho Dip are my favorite cheesy dips!...

Creamy No Mayo Potato Salad made with ranch dressing instead of mayonnaise. Tender red potatoes are boiled to perfection, mingle with crisp celery and finely chopped onion and then covered in 3/4 cup of Ranch Salad Dressing. No Mayo Potato Salad I know not everyone loves potato salad made with mayonnaise , so to make it super creamy we’re going to use ranch salad dressing instead! This potato salad is made in 20 minutes and only uses 6 ingredients....

Big FLUFFY Belgian Rainbow Waffles are easy to make, taste delicious and will make any celebration even more special! This rainbow waffle recipe is the perfect birthday breakfast in bed and a good one to serve up on St. Patrick’s Day (or any day)! Whether it’s your birthday or not, you totally deserve these festive, fun and absolutely scrumptious rainbow waffles to wake up to in the morning! YIPPEE! Let the party begin....

Creamy red lentil soup that tastes like a chunky tomato soup. With no need to soak the lentils, this recipe transforms into a speedy weeknight dinner option. We love this soup in the Winter as it leaves us filled and our bellies warmed up! Creamy Red Lentil Soup Our family absolutely loves this creamy red lentil soup that tastes like a a hearty tomato soup. The best part? It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner since there’s no need to soak the lentils....

Check out the BEFORE and AFTER of our shipping container home! With hard DIY work, we turned a used shipping container into a tiny house. The shipping container sits on 7 acres of land in Upstate New York next to our vegetable garden and green house. With fresh paint, new flooring and colorful furniture we were able to make our dream vacation home on a small budget! Remember when we bought the raw shipping container ?...

Shrimp Spring Roll in a Bowl has all the fresh flavors of spring rolls—shrimp, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, carrots, and avocado—without the work. Top it with a creamy peanut-coconut sauce for an easy lunch or light dinner. Easy Shrimp Spring Roll Bowl My family can’t get enough of these spring roll bowls—they’re quick to make and always a hit at the table. Inspired by traditional Vietnamese spring rolls, this shrimp spring roll bowl has all the fresh, bright flavors you love—without the fuss of wrapping....

This creamy sugar cookie frosting is quick, easy, and perfect for decorating Christmas cookies, cupcakes, gingerbread houses, and cakes. Made with confectioners’ sugar and shortening to prevent it from melting, it has a delicious vanilla flavor. It spreads easily and sets firm, making it perfect for stacking and storing cookies for holiday treats! Makes enough for 48 cookies or 2 dozen cupcakes. Christmas Sugar Cookie Frosting There’s something magical about frosting—it’s my ultimate weakness....

Easy Surf and Turf for two recipe. Shrimp is marinated for 30 minutes, and then cooked with New York strip steaks on the stove top. This makes a simple special dinner! Surf and Turf Recipe for Two This is a simple Surf and Turf recipe for two. This is a perfect meal when you need something special for dinner. My favorite part of the meal is the shrimp – they are delicious!...