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Encourage someone’s love of gardening with these 15 Savvy Handpicked Gifts for Gardeners. From cute to practical, you will find something they’ll love. You all know I am an avid gardener and encourage everyone I know to join me. It is such a relaxing way to spend time in the fresh air and you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. These gifts for…
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Okay, I will say it again – I LOVE COOKBOOKS! I get so much inspiration from cookbooks. As you know, I sit down and read them from front cover to back cover simply to learn and get inspired. I mark recipes I want to make sure I try and then I get cooking. I love to share cookbooks with you that I feel will bring…
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We’re sharing 12 of our favorite Hanukkah Recipes to ensure you have a festive and delicious time! Celebrate the 8 days of the Festival of Lights with these recipes. The Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, is truly one of my favorite times of the year. Ever since the twins were born, it not only gave our family the opportunity to develop our own traditions, but also…
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We are sharing more than 20 of our favorite recipes for holiday cookies with you! Be sure to save this post so you can come back to it year after year! Have you noticed people are putting up holiday decorations earlier this year? I sure have. Homes are already twinkling with lights and reindeer are gracing front yards. I guess people are craving more joy…
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Confession: I didn’t know that being a woman rancher was a unique thing. I think I am so full of female empowerment and “I am woman, hear me roar” attitude that I assumed a female rancher is totally common. I was partially correct. The truth is, while being a woman rancher is unique, there are many women doing big things in this field. I spoke…
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To say this pandemic has been rough for small businesses is the understatement of all understatements. And with the pandemic raging on and cold weather approaching for much of the country, the situation can only get worse. Which is why I can’t stress this enough…It is imperative that we all are helping local communities survive. I have been trying to make a concerted effort to…
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The best and simplest way to cook asparagus is roasted right in the oven! Roasted asparagus is done in just 20 minutes and makes the most delicious side dish to just about any meal! We are always looking for easy and delicious sides to accompany our favorite meals. We love how simple it is to roast asparagus right in the oven in less than 20…
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If you are short on time and space and want to de-stress, these 15 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes will help make the big feast easy and relaxed! Just because Thanksgiving may look different this year and your table may have fewer chairs, there is no reason to cut back on all of your favorites. These 15 make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes will make the day easier, while still…
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It is pumpkin season, but truthfully, pumpkin is delicious year round! I take all those pumpkins we used and grew and preserve them now to reap the benefits off season. Making this homemade pumpkin purée not only tastes delicious, it can also save you money. First, let’s talk pumpkin. What is the best pumpkin for pie? You can use any pumpkin for pie, but the…
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LifeDoneWell is thrilled to introduce you to a new contributing writer, Maria Smith. Maria is married with 4 kids, aged 13 to 8. In her pre-baby life, she was a TV producer at shows such The Oprah Winfrey Show and ESPN’s Sportscenter. A graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago, Maria was a four year Division I basketball player. She was an Academic All-American among winning…
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I have already shared some of my favorite veggie forward classic cookbooks and honestly, they are all part of my most used cookbooks. But recently I have discovered four new veggie-centric cookbooks that are amazing! Besides having great recipes and guides in them, all four cookbooks are just beautiful. I am not a vegetarian, but I love vegetables. I grow vegetables and I love finding new…
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It’s apple picking season and that means fresh, crunchy apples are aplenty! Besides enjoying a delicious apple for a snack, I love to use them as my star ingredient in so many amazing apple recipes. There is such a variety of apples, so be sure to choose the right one for each recipe. From breakfast to dessert to drinks and salads, you will be surprised…
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