I’ve kept lists of our cold and flu medicines in my Erin Condren Life Planner for years, but I also like having the things we actually reach for together in one place before anyone gets sick. We’ve always called it the Sick Bucket. And yes, I know. 😂 A “sick bucket” can also mean the bucket y

Spotted at Costco yesterday and immediately thought: I would have bought this for my daughter when she was little. Little People + Mario? Come on. And now I’m sitting here thinking… do I buy it for my grown daughter for Christmas anyway? #mariobros #supermario #littlepeople #fisherpricel

Every year, holiday shopping somehow turns into an emergency. It does not have to. If you know you’re buying gifts, mailing packages, ordering online, or sending things across the country, start earlier than you think you need to. A little Peak Season reality check: 🎄 Shop early 🕎 Or

Sweet, gooey, pecan-packed, and very much the traditional dessert version. Ingredients 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup butter 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven

One Halloween wreath idea, two completely different versions. One easy enough for kids, and one a little more grown-up for seasonal decorating. For Kids: Paper Plate Halloween Wreath Materials: Paper plate Black construction paper Glue Fake spider webs Optional decorations like paper bat

A simple Halloween craft using things you may already have at home. Materials: Empty clean jars White cheesecloth or strips of white fabric Craft glue Googly eyes Instructions: Wrap the jar with cheesecloth or fabric strips, leaving a little space between some of the layers so it looks l

One afternoon I made several different fresh juices using simple fruits and vegetables. I love how completely different the colors turned out depending on what went into each bottle. 🍇 Concord Grape Juice Fresh Concord Grapes 🥕 Golden Juice Sweet Potato Carrot Apple Lemon Ginger 🥬 Gr

This one is simple, seasonal, and surprisingly creamy. I used a small fresh pumpkin, about 6 inches tall, along with Gala apples and a pear. The hardest part was cutting the pumpkin up and getting the rind off, but the juice itself came together easily. Ingredients 🎃 1 small pumpkin, about 6 i

3 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar 2/3 cup canned pumpkin 3/4 cup 1:1 gluten-free baking flour with xanthan gum 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts, optional Cre

My Fall Farmers Market Juice is a mix of beet, carrot, celery, honeycrisp apple, pear, lemon, green leaf lettuce, ginger, and a green apple. So tasty. #FallJuice #FarmersMarketFinds #FreshJuice #SeasonalEating #JuicingRecipes

Sweet, smoky, tangy, and makes a nice early fall dinner. Ingredients 3 lb boneless country-style pork ribs 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup apple butter 1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2–1 tsp liquid smoke 1/2 tsp b

A cozy, veggie-packed early fall dinner that’s completely vegan and easy to let simmer away in the slow cooker. Ingredients: 8 oz fresh green beans, halved 1 1/2 cups sliced onion 2 tsp minced garlic 1 small eggplant, cut into chunks 1 lb zucchini or yellow squash, cut into chunks 2 green be

I took this photo at Irma’s Farm Stand in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Mixed in with all those pumpkins were these huge, bumpy blue-gray, dark green and orange Hubbard squash. They even had a little note on the squash box explaining what they were because if you’ve never cooked one before, they def

A seasonal nature table can be as simple as a small tray, basket, shelf, or corner of a table where you collect little signs of the season. You don’t need special decor or a themed shopping haul. Just notice what’s changing outside and bring a little of that indoors. For fall, you might add: 🍁 c

A cozy fall apple bread made with gluten-free flour, less added sugar, applesauce, avocado oil, and plenty of apples. Ingredients: 3 cups 1:1 gluten-free baking flour with xanthan gum 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 3/4 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened app

Creamy pumpkin, sweet mango, warm fall spice, and crisp apple toppings make this a perfect early-fall smoothie bowl. Base 🥬 1–1½ cups spinach, kale & chard 🥭 1¼ cups frozen mango 🥦 1 cup frozen cauliflower 🌱 2 tbsp chia seeds ✨ 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 💪 1 scoop Sunwarrior Vanilla Pro

Creamy, cozy, and full of fall flavor. This pumpkin pie smoothie bowl is dairy-free, and topped with all the good fall stuff. Base: 🥭 1 cup frozen mango 🎃 1/2 cup organic canned pumpkin 🥥 1/2 cup So Delicious coconut yogurt Blend until thick and creamy. Add just a small splash of plant milk or

If you love pumpkin spice and cozy fall food, this is such an easy combination to throw together any time of day. My fall yogurt bowl is creamy, crunchy, a little sweet and full of cinnamon + pumpkin spice flavor. 🤎 🥣 WHAT’S IN MY BOWL • Forager Project Greek Style Unsweetened Plain Yogurt

What’s in my RAV4 console 🚙✨ I wanted something that would keep the little things I actually use organized, easy to grab, and still visible, so I’m using a Sonia Kashuk Clear Travel Makeup Bag in my console. Inside: YubiKey - needed for work Charging cable Power bank Inland USB-A to USB-C ada