The Family Room
The Property Lovers
Rich, buttery caramelized onions, savory beef broth, toasted French bread, and a generous layer of melted Gruyère cheese. This classic French onion soup is everything I want in a cozy fall dinner.
A few gift ideas to help celebrate the man in your life
Apple picking, cold October weather, wine on the farm, and a reminder that sometimes the best celebrations are the ones you never planned.
Make an easy homemade Crunchwrap Supreme with seasoned ground beef, shredded Mexican-style cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes. A delicious Taco Bell copycat at home.
PJ taught the kids how to build teepees in the woods, just like he did growing up on his family's farm!
For a few minutes, the outside world doesn’t exist and we have nowhere to be but exactly where we are.
The quiet sounds, familiar smells, and ordinary moments that transform four walls into the safest place on earth.
After years of walking all three of our kids to school, middle school has brought a new routine, a new perspective, and an unexpected lesson about letting go.
The handful of small habits that help our afternoons run smoothly, from the moment the kids walk through the door until homework begins.
Our journey from a family of two to a family of five, plus everything you need to know about becoming a foster parent in Tennessee.
A few thoughtful layers can make the entrance feel warm and seasonal without turning every available surface into a pumpkin patch.
Creamy, cheesy, bacon-filled, and just spicy enough, these easy jalapeño poppers are always the first appetizer to disappear.
A cozy, creamy chicken potato soup loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese, and tender potatoes. The perfect easy dinner for busy back-to-school evenings.
Simple tricks to keep sand off your feet, out of your car, and away from your beach gear.
The official drink of summer.
Every morning before we head down to the beach, one of us spends about five minutes in the kitchen making a snack the entire family eats up every single time without fail:
Creamy, nostalgic, and surprisingly easy to make, this is officially the dessert of the summer.
Little rituals we do every time that make our stay at the beach so much more enjoyable.
A small realization on the beach that the simple, messy, sun-soaked days with our kids might actually be the good old days we’ll talk about for the rest of our lives.
A quick and affordable swap to antique brass pulls turned two Facebook Marketplace nightstands from trendy and forgettable into something that feels classic, warm, and a little bit collected.
Sixteen years in, and a small moment on the couch with PJ reminded me that the best parts of marriage are often the ones no one else notices.
Simple tips we’ve accumulated over the years for hosting a dinner party that feels warm, relaxed, and effortlessly inviting.
There’s something special about the day he was born AND his name, and we’re all absolutely in love with him already.
The quick makeover we gave our living room without buying anything except a few cans of paint.
A crispy smash burger taco loaded with sharp cheddar, fresh lettuce, pickles, and a creamy homemade Big Mac sauce that tastes just like the classic fast-food favorite.
We couldn’t be more different.
Because cozy nights in were made for connection, and a little mischief ;).
An easy boxed cake mix and the best cream cheese icing ever.
I finally perfected my chili recipe after years of testing different ones!