Lois Recommends

Cooking is much more enjoyable when you have the right tools. I think it's the small gadgets that elevate my cooking experience. Whether you are shopping for a home cook, a busy parent, or your own kitchen, these are the kinds of practical finds that will actually get used.

Finding a great gift for a child does not have to mean spending a fortune. This list is filled with toys, games, puzzles, and creative activities under $25 that kids will be excited to open and families can enjoy together. These are fun, affordable picks for Christmas morning, stocking stuffers, family game nights, and cozy days at home. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

I think Amazon has greatly improved their fashion options. As a plus size mom, I am always looking for things I can quickly put on that are comfortable but make me look like I put an effort. Why Amazon? Because of the delivery time and return policy.

I absolutely love soup season, and as fall approaches, I can't wait to start making some of these. Soups are great for meal preps because most freeze very well. I also remember how some of these recipes came in handy when I had my hands full with the little ones. I'm grateful that my kids love a good soup too.

As a busy mom who loves cooking, I love to find recipes that I can put on repeat without too much effort. One pan dishes, crockpot dishes, kid-friendly dishes, that know no borders. These are some of those recipes, let me know if you try them.

We have bought many toys and have received many as gifts, so here is a list of the ones that the kids still go to almost on a daily basis.