I love, love, love oatmeal. I especially love easy to make, homemade Instant Pot oatmeal. In fact, my entire family loves it and it makes for a yummy, quick breakfast on busy mornings. Would you like the recipe? I thought so. *Ingredients* (you can also double this recipe if you're feeding more than 4 people) 1 cup of oats1 cup of milk3/4 cup of water2 tbsp of real maple syrupdash of cinnamon1 tbsp brown sugar1/4 tsp salt *Directions* Spray the Instant Pot with Pam or use and ...
How to Keep a Gratitude Book
It's officially the new year! I’ve always kept a Gratitude Journal, but over the last few years, I’ve started recording it differently. I love finding something each day to be grateful for because it helps me focus on all that I have been blessed with right in front of me. Every night before I go to bed, I write 1-3 things that I found beauty in or that I was thankful for that day. It's been game-changer and a wonderful to see all the good from that year towards the end of December. I ...
Christmas Time at Gaylord Opryland
It's no secret that we love spending time at Gaylord Opryland and it's also no secret that I am a huge fan of traditions, especially this time of year. That's why we choose Gaylord Opryland as our Christmas staycation each year. I grew up going to Gaylord Opryland each Christmas for all the holiday festivities and it was important to me that my kids experience the same Christmas magic as I did at this amazing resort. We love a good staycation and love spending the night at the resort. While ...
A Two Week Family Road Trip: Nashville, TN through the Northeast {with our fifth wheel}
We just returned from another great family road trip. This one was one of our favorites we've taken so far. Every fall we go to the beach for 3 weeks, but this year we decided to do something different during the months of September and October. We were going to take advantage of the cheap cruise prices on Disney, so we booked a Disney cruise. About a month before the trip, it was canceled so we wanted to come up with a different idea that all of us would enjoy. We all agreed a trip ...
Apple Fritter Casserole {recipe}
I'm always on the hunt for a great breakfast recipe and this weekend I found one on Pinterest that had my family asking for seconds. We love apple fritters so I had a feeling this one was going to be a hit. Ya'll, this stuff is so great and is even good as leftovers or served chilled. It would also make a great dessert. Want in on the recipe? Thought so. *Ingredients* 5 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced (I used fiji apples and it was still delicious)6 tbsp butter1 cup packed ...
Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground Review
There are great campgrounds, and then there are GREAT campgrounds. Mama Gertie's Hideaway was a GREAT campground. This North Carolina gem is located in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina and it's a real beauty. Our oldest said it was probably his favorite campground we have been to yet - and we have been to many. They are conveniently located near many local recreational options, right at the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This campground features full hookup RV sites for ...