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Author: Courtney

Creamy Feta Mac and Cheese

Creamy Feta Mac and Cheese

It’s not news that I love mac and cheese. It is also becoming Willa, my oldest daughter’s, favorite food and I am both proud but also worried she will only want to eat mac and cheese for the rest of her life like her mama. 

Creamy Beer Cheese Soup

Creamy Beer Cheese Soup

I tried making this beer cheese soup once when I lived in Chicago. I didn’t even try making it again for years. Everything was going great until I had to add the beer. I wanted to use a craft beer and I’ve put this memory 

Banana Breakfast Protein Shake

Banana Breakfast Protein Shake

Breakfast has been a struggle the past few weeks. The past few months, if I’m honest. I’m having a hard time coming up with something for my girls, who are in two very different food stages right now, and myself. I wanted to try something 

February Love List

February Love List

February was kind of a whirlwind for me. It’s a short month already, but I am also taking some time off in March and so I’ve been trying to get all of my March projects done at work so that I’m not leaving anyone in 

Why I’m Grateful for the Flu Vaccine

Why I’m Grateful for the Flu Vaccine

Cold and flu season is in full effect. And if your family is anything like mine, your kids are home more often, you’re going through boxes of tissues daily, and “Covid tests” are now part of your kids’ daily language.

January Love List

January Love List

My Favorite Things This month I’ve been trying hard to get some habits in place that support my 2022 resolutions. I’m working on streamlining some daily tasks, organizing and planning more, scheduling time to do things I’ve been meaning to do, and just enjoying the 

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Orzo

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Orzo

When we moved to West Virginia, we met some of our very best friends Liz and Don. Not only are they one of the sweetest couples with a smart and fun daughter, but they are also some of the biggest foodies and best cooks we 

2022 New Year’s Resolutions

2022 New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I am one of those people that loves the feeling of a clean slate and a fresh start. To me, there is nothing more exciting than a brand new year with lots of possibilities and opportunities.