Cozy Halloween Slime Punch for Kids
My neighbor across the hall, Mrs. Gable, is in her seventies and has raised four kids and a rotating cast of foster cats. She watched … Read more
Easy Spooky Fruit Ghost Platter with Yogurt Dip (Best Halloween Snack)
I was standing in the frozen foods aisle last October, staring at a bag of pre-made ghost-shaped pizza snacks, when the smell of over-sweetened cinnamon … Read more
Best Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies: Easy Kid-Approved Recipe
I was standing in the dairy aisle last December, honestly just trying to grab a quart of milk without my toddler having a meltdown over … Read more
Cozy Roasted Halloween Veggie Tray with Best Herb Ranch Dip
The Halloween potluck was in three hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate themed desserts — I’d seen the sign-up sheet … Read more
Holiday Cranberry Brie Bites: Easy Puff Pastry Appetizer
There used to be this tiny French bistro in downtown Portland called Le Petit Coin that made the most incredible bite-sized appetizer I’ve ever had. … Read more
Easy Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Our neighborhood cookie swap was in three days and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their grandmother’s heirloom recipes—the ones that required a … Read more
Cozy Halloween Spiked Apple Cider Sangria Recipe: Best Family Party Favorite
My sister-in-law, Brenda, swore she hated sangria. For years. Ten years, at least. Every time someone suggested it for a gathering, she’d make this little … Read more
Easy Candy Corn Popcorn Bark: Best 5-Minute Party Treat
There used to be a tiny candy shop tucked between a laundromat and a nail salon on Grand Avenue that made the most incredible popcorn … Read more
Easy Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe: Ready in 30 Min
My neighbor Sarah wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a drill on a Tuesday evening, and the smell hit me before … Read more
Easy Monster Guacamole Dip with Olive Eyes Kids Love
This was supposed to be a simple batch of guacamole for a Tuesday night. I had the avocados, the lime, the cilantro – the whole … Read more