A lifestyle blog focused on motherhood, marriage, and ministry! My journey as a work-from-home mom and entrepreneur, the wife of a youth pastor, and sharing my favorite things!
A cozy Cottage Pie recipe perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, plus my review of the beautiful Great Jones Hot Dish baking dish that made this comforting family meal even better.
Read MoreWe absolutely LOVE baked oatmeal in this house. After my second baby was born, a friend made us dinner and also offered to bring some baked oatmeal for breakfast the next day. When I tell you that this was the BEST baked oatmeal that I’ve ever had… 🤤
Read MoreLooking for a natural way to stay hydrated while breastfeeding? Try making your own coconut water-based drinks with these easy recipes! I’m sharing my quick and easy recipe for DIY hydration drinks, plus some homemade hydration drink recipes and my favorite ready-to-drink hydration drink options!
Read MoreIt’s the start of the Christmas season in our house now that Thanksgiving has come and gone and one of my favorite things to do around the Christmas holiday is making cookies! One of my favorite cookies to make is this soft & fluffy sugar cookie - they are seriously SO easy to make and are absolutely delicious!
Read MoreUse this recipe to whip up some Frozen Yogurt Bark with Berries and Granola for a super simple snack from the freezer, the perfect summertime snack for moms & toddlers!
Read MoreIt’s finally strawberry season - my favorite time of year! Enjoy this super light and fluffy strawberry shortcake recipe - quick and easy to mix up and serve any day of the week.
Read MoreLooking for an easy, delicious dinner option? Why not give this comforting slow-cooker chicken noodle soup a try? With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you'll have a warm bowl of comfort in no time.
Read MoreThese brown sugar cut-out cookies are the perfect sugar cookie recipe that holds their shape with a stiff but chewy dough that is irresistible with homemade icing and festive holiday sprinkles for decorations!
Read MoreI do believe that fall is easily my favorite season! And whenever that cooler fall weather hits, all I can think about is pumpkin… everything! Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bagels, pumpkin spice donuts, and pumpkin funnel cake (yes, pumpkin funnel cakes are a thing!). So naturally, as I was thinking about making muffins, I had to look for a pumpkin muffin recipe!
Read MoreA simple scone recipe that is easy to adapt to any variety by changing up the fruit, nuts, ora other add-ins! I would love to hear more ideas for varieties of scones to try next... leave your ideas or feedback in the comments!
Read MoreLazy weekends are refreshing to my soul. And baking makes the house smell so good... and somehow inspires me to do some cleaning while there is something baking in the oven. For me, banana bread is usually the result of having a few bananas that I never got around to eating while they were fresh... so the over-ripened bananas become a heavenly-scented weekend treat!
Read MoreSoups are one of my absolute favorite meals to make ... there is so much room for variety and flavor. Not to mention they are great for freezing and enjoying later down the road! There is one soup that I first made when I was in college, and have tweaked it maybe only twice, but it is my absolute favorite!
Read MoreSo many of you have asked recently for this recipe after seeing photos that I posted... I made this fabulous sauce the other day for my mother's birthday as both a gift and for the dessert! Several weeks ago she was commenting on how she wished that she could find this sauce in the stores for ice cream sundaes, but never could. So... I decided to try my hand at making some! Not sure if it measured up to or exceeded her favorite Friendly's Peanut Butter Sauce standards or not, but everyone seemed to really enjoy this!
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (or half & half)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup light Karo syrup
2 T. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- Combine all ingredients (except the peanut butter) in a saucepan, stirring constantly until all ingredients are dissolved.
- Let the mixture cool completely (personally, I took it off the heat and let cool, but still warm), then add the peanut butter and stir well.
- It will look messy, but keep stirring and it will turn out smooth and still have some of the grainy texture of the peanut butter!
Time to enjoy! For my mom's birthday, I acually made a double-batch thinking we would needs lots, but the single-batch would have served 6-12 people, with some left over. This would be best kept refrigerated (due to the dairy), but is great warmed up for about 30 seconds (depending on the serving size), and is perfect for ice cream sundaes, or perhaps even to drizzle over a rich chocolate cupcake. I'm sure that there are lots of other ways that this delicious sauce could be used... I would love to hear some more ideas or ways that you use the peanut butter sauce when you make it!
I love soups. And I love fall. Which means I really love fall foods! I had suggested having a "Chili Night" for our small group meal tonight, which was a fabulous idea... but the best part of the night was this quote: "Can this just stay here? This stuff is amazing."
Read MoreHomemade strawberry jam is one of my absolute favorites... so it's surprising that up until last weekend, I had never helped my mom or grandma make the stuff.
Read MoreLiving on a limited budget means that sometimes (ok, a lot of times) the items in my pantry are also limited. At the moment, I do not have any cereal, pancake mix, bacon, bagels, or even milk... but sleeping in on my day off of work should still include something delicious in my belly! This morning I woke up lazily, browsed all of my social feeds, including Pinterest, and BAM! ... I was inspired to make something delicious and reminiscent of this gorgeous autumn weather...
Read MoreI was recently asked for this recipe, so I decided to blog the original recipe, along with the variations that I made.
Read MoreLast night I mixed up a batch of my fabulous corn chowder... and I thought I would share my recipe with you all.
Read MoreOne of the most difficult things to make, I find, are perfect pancakes. I always struggle on one end or another in trying to make sense of the perfect combination for the batter, heat of the pan, and length of cooking time.
Read MoreA roommate happens to work at a farmer's stand and often brings home "seconds" or extra fruits or vegetables, and the past couple of days we have had a box of peaches sitting on our table. So tonight, I endeavored to make a fresh peach crisp since I had all of the necessary ingredients, and wanted to practice a recipe anyhow... so here is my journey and the recipe I used.
Read MoreAre you in search of the perfect stocking stuffer ideas for the men in your life? I’ve carefully curated the ultimate stocking stuffer guide that fits into a variety of price points and is tailored specifically for men. I usually keep my stocking stuffer gifts on the lower end of the budget, but I know everyone treats stockings just a little bit differently, so I have a variety of gift ideas that all fit into a stocking! Whether you're on a tight budget or willing to splurge a little, this gift guide has got you covered.
Each month, I round up my Favorite Finds—a mix of must-haves, little luxuries, and game-changing goodies I have been loving for myself, my kids, and our home. Whether it’s a cute outfit, a genius mom hack, or the perfect seasonal décor, these are the things that made my month a little brighter (and maybe more fun or functional, too!). So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and let’s dive into this month’s favorites!
Planning a family camping trip? I'm sharing the camping essentials we actually took, used, and loved on our first tent camping trip with two kids and a dog—including the family camping must-haves I'd pack again!
Each month, I round up my Favorite Finds—a mix of must-haves, little luxuries, and game-changing goodies I have been loving for myself, my kids, and our home. Whether it’s a cute outfit, a genius mom hack, or the perfect seasonal décor, these are the things that made my month a little brighter (and maybe more fun or functional, too!). So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and let’s dive into this month’s favorites!
Each month, I round up my Favorite Finds—a mix of must-haves, little luxuries, and game-changing goodies I have been loving for myself, my kids, and our home. Whether it’s a cute outfit, a genius mom hack, or the perfect seasonal décor, these are the things that made my month a little brighter (and maybe more fun or functional, too!). So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and let’s dive into this month’s favorites!
Looking for the best Amazon Prime Day deals? I've rounded up my favorite Amazon finds for moms, kids, home, organization, travel, and everyday life. These are the products our family actually uses, loves, and recommends year after year.
Looking for simple ways to encourage creativity this summer? In this Art & Creativity Week recap, I'm sharing creative activities, art projects, local outings, favorite supplies, and a peek at what our family actually did during this Theme Week Summer adventure.
Each month, I round up my Favorite Finds—a mix of must-haves, little luxuries, and game-changing goodies I have been loving for myself, my kids, and our home. Whether it’s a cute outfit, a genius mom hack, or the perfect seasonal décor, these are the things that made my month a little brighter (and maybe more fun or functional, too!). So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and let’s dive into this month’s favorites!
Looking for a realistic summer routine for kids at home? I’m sharing how I’m planning a flexible summer schedule as a work-from-home mom, plus simple Theme Week Summer ideas, daily rhythm tips, and editable Canva templates to help you create intentional summer routines for your family.
Simple Modest Mom is a cozy corner of the internet where I share everyday encouragement, budget-friendly finds, mom-life tips, and practical faith for the busy seasons. From Amazon favorites to family adventures and simple inspiration for your home and heart, this is a place to help you navigate motherhood with grace, joy, and a little extra simplicity.
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This is going to sound crazy but my new favorite thing is budgeting with YNAB and you have to try it! It completely changed the way I think about money, the way I spend money, and for the first time in—ever?—I'm not stressed. I have a plan. You will thank me later—don't pass Go, don't collect $200, just sign-up for YNAB!
It’s that time of year… time to start thinking about and planning for the 2026 Christmas holidays! It was my great joy to put together these gift idea lists to help you to shop for everyone on your list this Christmas season!