3 Ways An Island Girl Inspired a Girl in the Mountains

Autumn leaves with Anne of Green Gables Text

What could a girl from a tiny little island in eastern Canada possibly have in common with a girl growing up over 4,500 miles away in the desert mountains of Wyoming? Once upon a time a mutual friend introduced me to Anne of Green Gables, and I’ve never been the same. The Magic of Words […]

Easy Macaroni & Cheese is the Best Autumn Comfort Food!

macaroni and cheese with breadcrumb topping

Crunchy leaves underfoot, warm sweaters, cool morning breezes, hot cocoa and comfort foods. Like macaroni and cheese. Everything about autumn just makes me happy. Growing up, we made our macaroni and cheese from a box. Our creative mom often dressed it up with a list of “mix-ins” that we would stir in on occasion (more about […]

Happy Fall!

  It’s officially Autumn – my favorite season of the year!  I love the warm colors, the cool mornings, the crispy apples straight from the trees, and the crunch of dried leaves when I walk.  Well, there aren’t any crunchy leaves quite yet, but the idea of them already has me smiling. I’m collecting the […]