• 30-Minute Meatballs

    With spring in full swing, now is not the time for complicated dinners. My 30-Minute Meatballs make a delicious meal for busy weeknights. My favorite things about these meatballs: (1) my kids devour them, and (2) they freeze really well. I always double the recipe and keep my freezer stocked with meatballs. When we have one of those weeks—you know the ones where you hardly have a break and your kids have a million activities—I simply reheat them for a quick and tasty meal. Sometimes, I heat them on a sheet pan in a 350 degree oven. Other times, I combine them with jarred pasta sauce (Rao’s is our favorite)…

  • The List- 3.23.24

    Happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. If you’re up for some Saturday shopping, this is a list of the products I’ve shared on Instagram this past week. You can shop these and more in my LTK Shop. Also, don’t miss my Easter Basket Ideas for Teens and Graduation Gift Guide.

  • Friday Four- 3.22.24

    Happy Friday, friends! It’s been a while since I’ve done a Friday Four, and I’m glad to be back. Here are four things that brought me joy this week. ONE: Spring break. Okay, so technically, this was last week, but the good memories continue. For Gracie’s senior spring break, we headed to beautiful Turks & Caicos with her best friends and their moms. We stayed a the Beaches resort—my first all-inclusive in many years. We were all impressed! We spent our days laying around the pool, enjoying pina coladas, reading, relaxing, and chatting. It was nice to have very little on our agenda. Oh, and if you need a good…

  • Recent Amazon Buys

    Today’s post is a random assortment of recent Amazon buys. Some of these are repeats—things I’ve ordered many times and highly recommend—others are new-to-me things I think are worth passing along. I’m also linking all of these in my LTK Shop. I’ve made some recent updates to allow you to find entire product collections, like Easter Dresses and Easter Basket Ideas (if you don’t follow along on Instagram, you might have missed these—50+ ideas for teens and tweens). And, if you prefer to shop directly on Amazon, you’re also in luck. In my Amazon Shop, you’ll find these recent buys, plus curated lists for: Rick Rack Trim Dress: I haven’t…

  • Easy Minestrone Soup

    I’m back from spring break after a wonderful week at the beach, and spring is in full swing. This is such a busy time of year, and I know it can be difficult to get a healthy dinner on the table. My Easy Minestrone Soup is the answer.  This has been a family favorite for over a decade, and it’s one of the first recipes I shared on The Joyful Home in 2014. It’s full of healthy protein and veggies, and your slow cooker does most of the work. Prep it in advance in your slow cooker, and then enjoy a delicious dinner at the end of the day. The…

  • The List- 3.09.24

    Happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. If you’re up for some Saturday shopping, this is a list of the products I’ve shared on Instagram from March 2-March 8. You can shop these and more in my LTK Shop. Also, don’t miss the LTK Spring Sale going on now through March 11. Find all the details in yesterday’s post or shop my favorites in the LTK App.

  • 2024 LTK Spring Sale

    Happy Friday! Are ready for spring shopping at a discount? The LTK Spring Sale is live now through Monday, March 11. If you’re wondering what LTK is, allow me to quickly explain. LTK is a Dallas-based woman-founded company that helps brands and creators monetize their content. I joined the LTK network in early 2017, and it allows me to link products and earn a small commission when you make a purchase. Let’s be clear—I have not quit my day job, and I’m not going to retire on these commissions. But, they do offset some of the expenses related to running this small business. I only link products that I either…

  • Spring Break Packing List

    I’ve been dreaming of spring break for the last several weeks, and I know many of you have, as well. I’ve had lots of requests for warm weather wear: swimsuits, dresses, sandals, and sunny accessories. My daughter and I are taking a mother-daughter spring break beach trip next week with some of our dear friends. I’ve been packing over the last several days and thought it would be fun to share my packing list. First off, no trip would be complete without my Favorite Travel Essentials. I blogged about this before our last trip to Santa Barbara, and most of these pieces will be coming with me for spring break.…

  • 30-Minute Asian Meatballs

    Today, I’m sharing another favorite weeknight dinner recipe: 30-Minute Asian Meatballs. My kids love meatballs—“regular” Italian-style meatballs, Greek Meatballs, and these Asian-flavored meatballs. I was inspired to create this recipe when my kids fell in love with pan-fried pork dumplings at our favorite Chinese restaurant. These Asian meatballs come together quickly, and I usually double or triple the recipe. The leftovers freeze beautifully and are perfect for super busy nights when I don’t have much time to cook. I serve the meatballs over steamed rice and our favorite teriyaki sauce (Reduced Sodium Soy Vey) with a side of roasted broccoli. 30-Minute Asian Meatballs 1 lb ground pork or chicken ½…

  • The List- 3.02.24

    Happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a great start. If you’re up for some Saturday shopping, this is a list of the products I’ve shared on Instagram from February 24-March 1. You can shop these and more in my LTK Shop.