• Enchilada

    Easy Beef & Bean Enchilada Casserole

    Make ahead dinners are some of my favorite ways to cut time in the middle of a busy week and with all the continued renovations, gardening, and canning that has been going on lately I need to find ways to cut down on time wherever I can.  One of the ways I get some time and sanity back is by making a make ahead dinner and throwing it in the fridge until it is time to bake and enjoy!  That is where this Easy Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole steps up to the plate.  Not only is it a time saver on a busy night, but it is also packed…

  • Wine to Chill

    Interview on the Wines to Chill Your Summer

    There are few things more refreshing than a deliciously crisp chilled wine on a hot summer day. Wine is one of those things that pairs well with all seasons and today I am going to introduce you to one of my favorite mail order wine services, Scout and Cellar. How I Came Across Scout and Cellar I was introduced to Scout and Cellar about a year ago by a friend (Nicole, who you will meet a little further down) through her post on Facebook and Instagram. I would see these beautiful pictures of her relaxing with wine glass in hand, touting the delicious clean crafted wine of Scout and Cellar.…

  • Eleven At Home Summer Vacation Ideas with Kids

    Summertime is a time for fun, sun, and vacations!  But what do you do when money or time are tight? You get creative and create a fun in the sun summer that your kids will love! These eleven ideas for super cheap (mostly free!) close to home summer vacation ideas with kids will have your kiddos reminiscing about this summer for years to come. Since the boys were two years old, we have made the five hour drive from Virginia to the Outer Banks to enjoy a week of beach life.  I love the Outer Banks.  It was a destination vacation for us when we were kids and holds a very…