Easy 2 Minute Summer Salad!

Easy & quick, this colorful salad is a hit whether you're grabbing a quick lunch for yourself or whipping up several batches to feed a crowd.

I love putting fresh ingredients into my meals, and this salad uses two great summer veggies: cucumbers & tomatoes!

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Family Activity Idea: Make movie night special!

For most families, pizza & a movie is a popular go-to for weekly fun...

With a few tweaks you can turn your regular movie night into the event of the month!

With summer upon us (and the kids all out of school), it can be difficult to keep coming up with fun activities that the whole family can enjoy. Instead of spending money on expensive destinations or new toys, recreate your usual activities to make them seem like an amazing event instead of a typical evening.

Read through the suggestions below to see our simple ideas for recreating movie night.

5 Pet Peeves Every Good Blogger Has

I loved reading blogs long before I started writing them. When I started blogging myself, my eyes were opened to a whole new world that the average reader never sees.

I learned fast that a high follower count doesn't equal quality writing. A blogger that seems trustworthy is sometimes scamming their face off. And for some writers, a reader is nothing more than a shiny dollar sign.

It was both disheartening and annoying to learn these things, and I quickly discovered I wasn't the only blogger that felt this way! Read through to see the five pet peeves I hear the most often - what you learn may surprise you!

Five Steps to Save the Day During a Power Outage

We've all been there. It's one in the afternoon.

You're scrambling to feed the kids & get caught up on the housework.

You think you might actually make some headway, but then - power outage.

Summer is a prime-time for brownouts in some neighborhoods, especially in areas where air conditioners are running full-blast all day long. Losing your electricity (regardless of the cause) can seem like the worst possible thing to happen; and a badly-timed power outage can definitely make you feel like you've lost the ability to get anything done. It doesn't have to be that way though!

Check out our suggestions to make your next power outage nothing more than a minor inconvenience:

Chorizo and Kale Soup Recipe

Yum, I love this chorizo and kale soup when I'm craving comfort food!

It's easy to make and is a good recipe for serving a crowd.

I love throwing together casual dinner parties, especially when my main course is something simple enough to make that I can mingle with my guests while cooking. This particular recipe is great for a group to enjoy because it makes a large amount and can easily be doubled. Add a fresh fruit salad and some hot, crusty french bread and you've got the perfect meal!