The Crescent Lunge on Knee is a yoga posture that delivers a deep stretch for the hip flexors, groin and legs while opening the front of the body, including the chest and shoulders. Practicing this pose helps strengthen and tone the thighs, hips and glutes, and it challenges balance and stability. Lunge variations are commonly … Read more

Over the long weekend I finally spent time in my craft room and the first project I tackled was building simple storage shelves. While picking up supplies for a kitchen renovation at Home Depot, I realized I needed better storage to organize craft supplies. I wandered the storage aisle considering options. Many ready-made laminate shelves … Read more

Bring a touch of Italy to your kitchen with this simple pine nut pesto. Just 6 ingredients and about 7 minutes and you’ll have a vibrant, versatile sauce. Pesto is one of the most iconic Italian sauces — the name itself comes from the Italian verb meaning “to crush” or “to pound.” Traditionally made by … Read more

This air fryer meatloaf is a simple, healthier way to enjoy a classic dinner. It uses minimal ingredients and can be adapted to be gluten free. The air fryer caramelizes the sauce beautifully, producing a juicy, flavorful loaf. Make one loaf for dinner and meal prep the rest, or divide the mixture into two smaller … Read more

These Croquetas de Jamon (Spanish ham croquettes) are a beloved tapas classic: a silky béchamel filling studded with jamón serrano and coated in golden, crunchy breadcrumbs. They make an elegant appetizer or a satisfying snack and are surprisingly simple to prepare at home. You might also enjoy these easy appetizers: bruschetta with halloumi, roasted garlic … Read more

This Ham and Cheese Wrap makes a delicious lunch you can enjoy cold or hot. Ready in minutes, these wraps combine ham, cheddar, crisp lettuce and a simple dijonnaise-style sauce for an easy school, work, or after-school snack. Sandwiches can get repetitive when packing lunches. These Ham Cheese Wraps are a fast, adaptable alternative — … Read more

With Saint Patrick’s Day just around the corner, shamrocks, corned beef and cabbage, and Lucky Charms are popping up everywhere. These St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Buckets are a fun, inexpensive surprise for kids. We enjoyed them so much we turned it into a full St. Patrick’s Day party at home. Saint Patrick’s Day I love … Read more

I love canned tuna — it’s versatile and budget-friendly. This Old Fashioned Tuna Pasta Salad combines pasta shells with canned tuna, peas, celery, red onion, and a garlicky dill mayo dressing for a simple, nostalgic dish that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight meals. Why you’ll love this Tuna Pasta Salad: Simple, budget-friendly ingredients. … Read more

Bread Machine White Bread: A simple homemade loaf that easily beats store-bought bread. Only five ingredients and the result is tender, flavorful, and versatile. This White Bread Machine Bread is a family recipe we’ve used for more than twenty years. It’s straightforward, requires common pantry staples, and produces a reliably soft, delicious loaf every time. … Read more

I’ve posted back-to-back deep-fried recipes recently. Is that breaking a variety rule? Maybe — but one was a snack, and actually I made three days of fried treats in a row. Why so much frying? Because once you heat a pot of oil, it seems a waste to discard it after a single use. Call … Read more