Author Archives: Maria Magee

Moms put in a lot of effort to keep things running smoothly. This is true all year long, but summertime sure has the potential to add a layer of chaos to even the most well-intentioned, well organized...

Whether you prepare this salad as a side dish or main course, it is the perfect addition to your summer menu! It's light, flavorful, and quick to throw together. You can keep it vegetarian, grill up s...

Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different... -C.S. Lewis Before I had kids, I greatly underestimated how fast time would really go and how quickly ...

If you are looking for some recipes that will add a little spice to your summer, these two will do the trick! The tacos are super simple to throw together and most of the work is done by the crockpot....

Looking for a way to attract bees and toads to your garden? These cute houses and baths work great! They are fun to decorate but you can also leave them plain if you'd like, there are lots of possibil...

Looking for a delicious new pie recipe for the warmer months? This one is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The filling tastes as good as it looks and it's fun to have an excuse to use rhubarb on...

This casserole is great for any night of the week and any time of the year! If you want a simple and flavorful meal, you can't wrong with this one. You can make it ahead and change up the ingredients ...

"Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work." -C.S. Lewis My husband and I had our first son when we were twenty-one years old. Most of my friends were s...

Slow down. I say these words to my children countless times throughout the day. I say it when they bang their elbow into the doors as they run by, when they knock their cups over as they reach for som...

Looking for something fun to do with your family this month? Head down to Knutson Farms in Sumner, Washington for their annual Spring Bloom event! My family and I just spent the afternoon there and ha...