What I Actually Make for Dinner When I Don’t Feel Like Cooking
There are so many nights I come home from a long weekend away and completely forget to meal prep for myself before I leave. Ideally I’d love to be the person who always has a few handmade frozen meals waiting…
Bread Machine Baking is Messy, Hilarious & Absolutely Worth It
I never thought I would say this but we got a Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker for the holidays last year. Well, I suppose I should say “Future Mr. Trip Side did” – but since what’s his will soon be…
Homemade Pizza Night: A Simple Valentine’s Day at Home
This is kind of a funny little blog post for me because I never celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s not because it’s an absurd holiday (though… maybe a little). It’s mostly because no one really knows what they’re celebrating, which is…
Best Cottagecore Recipes for a Cozy Fall Kitchen
It’s that time of year when my kitchen feels like the heart of my home, filled with simmering soups, stews, pies, and one-pan meals that make everything smell wonderful. This season has already been full of cozy, delicious moments, and…
National Day Celebrations Made Easy: Fun, Cheap, and Delicious Ideas
A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon two websites (here and here) that list all of the national day celebrations. I know this sounds funny, as I’m a whole grown 40-year-old woman, but I’ve been celebrating them with friends, and…
4 Weeks and No Social Media: A Check In
Well hello, dolls! Welcome to my latest social media break check-in. I first shared my goals and thoughts when I started, followed by a two-week update. Now, four weeks in, I’m reflecting on what I’ve been up to, what I…
Goodbye, Goals! Embracing Intentional Plans for the New Year
Hello, Darlings! Let’s start with some honesty: I can’t say, “I can’t believe it’s the end of 2024,” because, let’s be real, I absolutely can believe it. And for 2025, I’m throwing out the idea of traditional resolutions and huge…
5 European Recipes I’m Adding to My Holiday Cookbook
Hello, Tripsiders! As many of you know, over the past three weeks, I’ve been traveling through the cities of Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne, Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. It’s been nothing short of a culinary adventure. Each city has its own unique…
10 Amazing Cottagecore Recipes for Autumn
As the Autumn Equinox tiptoes closer, it’s the perfect time to dive into the enchanting world of cottagecore and discover 10 truly magical recipes for this fall season! For me, fall is like a warm, cozy hug from nature. She’s…
Sunday Routine: Blogging, Meal Planning, Meal Prep, & Sewing
Hello Hello, my darling blogging friends! I got the idea for this post while looking at my Meal Plan at the grocery store. As you guys know, my friend, Shanna, is a close book blogging friend but she’s been into…
