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  • February 2026 Garden Tour and Plans

    February in my gardens is largely when the quiet work begins. Let’s call it what it is: a reset. I started the process of cleaning out all the dead plants from last season and pulling the opportunistic weeds that have already crept in. (I’m looking at you, cow parsley!). Let’s…

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  • A Heart of Gratitude: Giving Thanks in All Things

    Thanksgiving is here—a time for food, family, and reflection. And as I sit down to count my blessings, my heart feels full, not just because…

  • Road Trip Tips for Kids

    Road Trip Tips for Kids

    If you’re like me, the thought of packing the kids into the car for a road trip brings equal parts excitement and sheer terror. But…

  • BBQ Pork Ribs

    BBQ Pork Ribs

    Barbecue ribs are surprisingly easy and much more affordable to make at home. The hardest part of this recipe was trying to get a pretty…

  • Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Christmas Gifts Kids Will Love

    Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Christmas Gifts Kids Will Love

    With the holidays right around the corner, finding gifts that are meaningful and memorable for our kids can be a fun challenge. While classic toys…

About Me

Hello friend, my name is Katie and pizza is my favorite food. Yes, I’m in my thirties and yes, I have three daughters that I’m raising and homeschooling and nagging, but I think you’d be most interested to know that I would eat pizza for every meal of every day and never complain. There was a brief time (ages 8-11) when I thought that mashed potatoes was my favorite food, but I’ve since come around. That being said, I don’t only talk about pizza. Here you will find slices of homeschooling life, home decor, cooking, musings, and an occasional funny meme. In fact, I think you will find a shocking lack of pizza content as a whole, but now you know the truth: Pizza is always close to mind.