August Book Review

It's the last Thursday of the month & time for my monthly book review!  I am linking up with Narci over at Grace and Love Blog for her monthly Carpool Book Club.  Be sure to check out her blog for all her picks too!! So I had plans to read a lot of books this month, and somehow only finished 2! I am in the midst of the my third but didn't finish it before my...

What's Up Wednesday.... August Edition

Happy Wednesday friends!! It's time to link up with Shay. Mel and Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday....May Edition.   A fun monthly post where we answer these questions.... What we're eating this week...... I shared our meal plan on Monday. You can check it out here & I will tell you these Grilled Meatball Subs will not disappoint! What I'm reminiscing...

Show & Tell Tuesday.... Best Day Ever!

Hi friends!  I am so excited to link up with Andrea over at Momfessionals for Show & Tell Tuesday. Today's topic... Best Day Ever!  This one is pretty easy...and lucky for me it's kind of my Summer weekend routine! I don't really need anything fancy... a good workout, some relaxing boat time and a good book. My best day starts with a run with my girlfriend. Most weekends...

Five Meals for Your Family Table Week 34

Oh my goodness...I cannot believe we are rolling into September this week!! We are spending some time at the lake this week to soak up the last bit of lazy days before my crew goes back to school. Here are five meal ideas for your family table this week. one Grilled fish is a staple for us in the Summer. Grilled Salmon with fresh pineapple salsa is a little bit of summer on a plate. Simply season...

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!!! I am still in denial that this is the last weekend of  August! I am thankful we are heading out for a week at the lake next week, because I am not ready to say goodbye to Summer. But apparently the stores are....it is like this everywhere I turn...... And as much as I love all the fall things, I am still in Summer mode for a few more weeks! As always, I am linking...

Try It Thursday.......Grilled Caprese Meatball Subs

Happy Thursday friends! I am excited to link up with  Allie over at A Gal Named Al to share this yummy recipe. I came across grilled meatballs somewhere and thought they sounded really good. I created this sandwich using grilled meatballs and they were so good. I will definetely try grilling meatballs in other recipes too! For the Meatballs 1 lb ground beef 1/2 pound Italian...

Road Trip Tips!

As we gear up for our last Summer getaway, I just want to say that my crew loves a good road trip! My kids have been travelling in the car since they were babies and they actually prefer it to flying! Although nothing beats how cute two little ones are rolling their suitcases through the airport! Both Paul & I have fun memories of car time when we were younger. Paul and his family always...

Weekend Wrap Up....First Pitch!

Hi friends! I am not exactly sure where last weekend went...but it was a fun one! Here's a peek at what we did!  Friday was the much anticipated release from the kids' school on who their teacher would be this year. To say they were excited is an understatement! And to make it an even longer day as we waited, the school blocked access to the parent portal until 3:30pm! Here they are squeezing...

Five Meals for Your Family Table....Week 33

Oh hey there Monday! Gosh for what I thought was a not too crazy weekend, this one sure got away from me! We are working on updating the look of the blog....hoping to have it all completed soon! Cannot believe we are in the last full week of August! Not ready to let go of Summer, so this week we have some Summer favorites on the menu for dinner. one We have got to get in another clambake before the...

Grilled Salmon Tacos

I love tacos! I mean I could probably eat tacos nearly everyday...so I love to switch it up. These salmon tacos get a great flavor kick with a simple sauce....

Friday Favorites....Fun Surprises!

Happy Friday!!! We had a couple fun surprises this week that helped make a fairly ordinary week pretty fun!! As always, I am linking up with some of my favorite blogging friends, Andrea, Narci, and Erika ...

Weekend Wrap Up......Summer Fun!

Well let me say, you know it was a fun weekend when you try a third cup of coffee come Monday afternoon!  Friday night the kids were planning a sleepover at my parents, so Paul and I met some friends down by the water. We grabbed a bite eat and then went over to one of the restaurants at our marina. They were hosting a Poker Run that weekend and there were some pretty wild boats coming in....

Show & Tell Tuesday.....Guilty Pleasures

Hi friends!  I am so excited to link up with Andrea over at Momfessionals for Show & Tell Tuesday. Today's topic... Guilty Pleasures! Sharing things you love so much....but maybe shouldn't. So fun! Now let's just be open when reading this post ....this is a no judge zone! Fun little things that maybe shouldn't make me so happy, but gosh they do. ...

Five Meals for Your Family Table.....Week 32

After a fun, but busy Summer weekend the last thing I want to do is think about what to make for dinner! Luckily our meal plan is all set with some great tastes of Summer to put on your family table this wee...

Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Supper

This meal will be a favorite of yours for sure, for two reasons.... One, it comes together in less than 30 minutes. Two, it's all made in one pan....easy clean up! Ingredients 1 lb Italian Chicken Sausage, sliced into bite sized pieces 2-3 bell peppers cut into thin strips Medium white onion, thinly sliced 1 lb baby red potatoes (quartered) EVOO Salt & Pepper Line a large sheet pan...

Friday Favorites....Where did the week go??

Happy Friday friends! Somehow another week has gone by and I am not sure how???  It was not too crazy of a week, but for some reason last night this is how I felt.... Tired....just tired. This week just kind of got away from me, so it's a short & sweet edition of Friday Favorites. As always, I am linking up with some of my favorite blogging friends, Andrea, Narci, and Erika one I...