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My favorite time of year is spring. I love seeing the change in weather. The air smells a little different and the sun feels a little warmer. One thing I love to do is to garden. It’s my go to...

Pozole is such a staple in Mexican cuisine. I love that this is a dish that you can tailor and add your touch to make it your own. Thus, there are no rules! For example, my family cooks it...

After your little ones go to bed at night, what do you do? Enjoy a book while sipping some hot tea? Settle down for a mini-binge of the newest Netflix show? Or do you spend a considerable amount of...

This is not your mama’s spring cleaning post. If you’re looking for some tips on how to deep clean your house, there are some very put-together bloggers out there who can help you out. I am NOT your girl....

I found this brownie recipe on the side of a cocoa container when I was in high school. I don't remember why I needed a brownie recipe. But I know that I was planning to make several pans of...

St. Patrick's Day in Ireland In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I thought it would be fun to share some things about celebrating this holiday in its country of origin. My family and I lived in Ireland from January 2014...

Who needs some easy dinner ideas? I sure do. By the time dinner rolls around, I have already cleaned a million messes and cooked a billion meals. I'm looking for dinners that: 1) can be prepared quickly, 2) create...

Nothing says spring better than carrot cake. It's perfect for Easter or Mother's Day, a full moon, a Tuesday, your kids are going back to school . . . whatever. You don't need a reason to enjoy this! My great-grandma...

A confession to start: I do NOT live on meatless meals alone. I really love a good burger and grilled chicken. So I haven't taken the plunge to completely vegetarian. But as my husband and I were trying to cut back...

I recently took my kids to one of the Balloon Museum's Stories in the Sky. And the theme that day was wind. If you haven't done storytime at the museum with your kids, it's an awesome free weekly activity!...

Yá'át'ééh. Shí éí Charmayne Murphy yinishyé. As most know already, I am Native American. But specifically, I am a full-blood Navajo or Dine’ (the people.) I am originally from Crownpoint, New Mexico which is a small community on the...

February is Black History Month. It is an annual celebration of the achievements made by Black Americans. This month calls upon us to reflect on and recognize the important role and contributions they have made and continue to make...

"Really mom, ANOTHER sandwich for lunch?" I have heard this from my kids so many times, and I am sure you have too! It is challenging to come up with new lunch ideas for my kids. Not only do...

The house we bought last year was built in the 1960s. The adorable kitchen boasts original cabinets and the original layout. It has freshly painted yellow and green walls and all new appliances. The vinyl plank floor is waterproof...