Kerri Painton

I put off making my own bread for YEARS because it seems too difficult. I even went down the sourdough rabbit hole but could never get it right. The final straw was seeing all the extra additives in our store bought sandwhich bread… (and with 5 kids we eat a lot of sandwhiches). I found a recipe while scrolling one day, tried it out, made a few tweaks and it became a FOOL PROOF bread recipe for our family. I make 2 loaves every other day or so. This list should give you everything you need to get started, the ingredients & tools I use and of course the recipe! Let me know how yours turns out in the comments.

After homeschooling five kids, I’ve spent years figuring out what actually works for keeping our homeschool room functional, cozy, and organized. From our favorite storage carts and table supplies to learning tools and daily essentials, these are the tried-and-true items we use constantly in our home. Whether you’re homeschooling one child or a whole crew, I hope these favorites help make your days a little smoother and more joyful. Feel free to message me if you have questions about any of our homeschool setups or routines

I've got around five minute or less to apply a full face of makeup before my kids go wild. And when I say full face, I mean we slap on some concealer to cover the dark under eye circles, eyeliner and fill in the brows. These are my SIMPLE mom recs for all my favorite beauty products that work, won't break the bank and keep in simple!

If you’re hungry in Sparta, TN, I’ve spent years finding all the best local spots for everything from coffee runs and sweet treats to family dinners and quick bites. Whether you’re looking for a cozy café, a hidden gem, the best comfort food in town, or somewhere fun to grab dessert with the kids, this list is full of our family’s favorite go-to places. As a local mom of five, I love discovering places that are welcoming, affordable, and genuinely good… and these are the spots we keep coming back to again and again. Hope you find a new favorite, and let me know if you try any of these places or have recommendations I should add to the list!