With layers of cheese tortellini, browned Italian sausage, and rich marinara, this Tortellini and Sausage Bake is a cozy, family-friendly casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights, new parents, or make-ahead freezer meals. It assembles quickly, bakes into a bubbly, cheesy dinner, and reheats beautifully—making it ideal for meal prep or gifting to someone who could … Read more

Day in the Kitchen: Meal Prep, Pantry Inventory, and Dinner It was 8:05 p.m. when I finally stepped out of the kitchen and into the quiet of home. It had been a good, productive day. The previous group left yesterday after lunch, and a Ladies’ Quilting Group arrived mid-afternoon today. That meant no early wake-up … Read more

The Purseanality Test is a lighthearted personality quiz that pairs your purse preferences with a personality type — perfect for a playful Mother’s Day devotional, girls’ nights, or a memorable church object lesson. Have You Ever Noticed How Obsessed People Are with Personality Tests? There’s Myers-Briggs, the Enneagram, Strengths Finder, and countless other quizzes. People … Read more

Happy weekend, friends! I hope your week went well. Over here, it’s been a busy and fun few days—full of small projects, tasty experiments, and a little bit of springtime joy. This week I turned a simple bowl into a stunning kitchen pendant light, adapted our favorite sloppy joe recipe into a lighter, healthier version, … Read more

No-Bake Oreo Peanut Butter Lush Dessert This no-bake peanut butter lush is a layered refrigerator dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo crust, a creamy peanut butter cheesecake layer studded with mini Reese’s cups, and a silky chocolate mousse topping. It’s easy to make ahead and ideal for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings. I made this dessert … Read more

Can wax paper go in the oven? Read on to learn what Martha Stewart and other experts say about the difference between parchment and wax paper, and when each is safe to use. My online focus on crafts and recipes is intentionally low-drama. Or so I thought. Then one day, while making our family’s favorite … Read more

Create a quick, budget-friendly farmhouse sign using fabric and free printables. This simple DIY adds charm to any wall and is perfect for a modern farmhouse or boho bedroom. I love browsing decor stores for inspiration, but if you don’t have access to big craft retailers nearby, you can easily recreate the same look at … Read more

Learn a simple technique for painting clean, straight lines with painter’s tape to add visual interest to a plain hallway. One of the things I love about blogging is that it gives me the push to finish projects. Sometimes I start so many things at once that I end up with half-finished projects scattered everywhere. … Read more

These Mexican chicken rice bowls are effortless, customizable, and ideal for feeding a crowd or satisfying picky eaters. Lay out grilled chicken, rice, avocado, cheese, and a handful of fresh toppings so everyone can build a bowl exactly how they like it. Bright, fresh flavors meet simple prep for a weeknight dinner that still feels … Read more

For more than 20 years my husband and I lived at a year-round camp and retreat center. One of my responsibilities was organizing craft programs for our campers. Below are camp craft ideas and planning tips I used over the years. Summer camp season is on the way, and many of you—or your kids—may be … Read more