• Home
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Welcome
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Convos with Karen

  • Family
  • At Home
  • Health
  • Recipes
  • In The Triangle
  • Travel

Blog

Pineapple coconut springtime desserts made from cake mix

Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake, springtime desserts using doctored cake mix!

Recipes

When spring rolls around, I crave a few things: fruity desserts and quick foods that get me out of the kitchen to the great outdoors! This Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake, is my favorite of all the springtime desserts we make. It's a doctored cake mix recipe, but if you don't tell anyone you didn't bake from scratch, I won't. It can be our little secret! Deal? So, when making recipes using cake mix, I prefer cakes with pudding in the mix. They're a little richer to start, making them taste even ... Read More about Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake, springtime desserts using doctored cake mix!

Words of wisdom for newlyweds: How the “$5 Rule” saved our marriage

Family

In marriage, disagreements happen. Bringing two separate minds into one relationship is not all hearts and flowers. Some things, like financial planning for couples, should be discussed before the wedding. Of all the marriage tips for newlyweds I can think of, having a family budget might be number one. Why? Oh... probably because our first big argument as newlyweds involved money. Words of wisdom for newlyweds: learn from our mistakes When we got married in 1990, cell phones and the internet ... Read More about Words of wisdom for newlyweds: How the “$5 Rule” saved our marriage

Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Recipes

We got an air fryer a few months ago, thinking it might be a fun kitchen gadget to add some variety to our meal plan. I had no idea how much I would love it, especially for recipes like these crispy air fryer roasted potatoes! These roasted potatoes are so good -- easily as good as the old fashioned oven-roasted ones, but with lots less oil! I included the spices we used, but feel free to add whatever spices you like. This is an easy-to-modify recipe for air fryer roasted potatoes! Which air ... Read More about Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Cheap pantry organization for the frugal family

DIY home pantry solutions to spark joy in the kitchen

Home

DIY home pantry solutions do not have to be complicated or expensive. There's a lot better stuff to spend money on, like cute new sandals! if you like shoes, these DIY pantry solutions are for you! I'm all about cheap pantry organization done well. I'm really late to the Marie Kondo party. Truthfully, I'm not sold out on the super-organized life, but I do want some balance. I appreciate her tips on getting rid of those things that do not "spark joy." One thing that does not spark joy -- and ... Read More about DIY home pantry solutions to spark joy in the kitchen

Diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism

Diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism: Now what?

Health

If you're here to learn about primary hyperparathyroidism, caused by a hyperparathyroid adenoma, I understand the fear. The name alone is overwhelming! I went through all the emotions when I was diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroid disease. My "routine physical" last year, turned out to be anything but! I'd been eating healthy (healthier, anyway) and exercising regularly. So, when my doctor told me I had high blood pressure, out of control cholesterol and osteoporosis, I was really ... Read More about Diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism: Now what?

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 6
  • Go to page 7
  • Go to page 8

Primary Sidebar

Hello!

I'm so glad you're here!

I'm Karen, wife, mom, friend and dog mom! My husband and I met in junior high band, but there's a lot more to that story!

Read about it here!

Recent Posts

  • Irish Soda Bread recipe without buttermilk
  • Best books for kids and teens in 2020
  • Lessons from my daughter: The power of resilience
  • What are the benefits of water?
  • Home remedies for fire ant bites that really work

Categories

  • Family
  • Health
  • Home
  • In The Triangle
  • Recipes
  • Travel

Let’s Connect

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Categories

karendawkins

I know Christmas has passed, but I have to give my I know Christmas has passed, but I have to give my husband a huge shoutout! 
.
.
One of our best traditions is the stocking theme! Every year, stocking gifts all follow a theme. We open stockings and then have to guess the theme. It’s usually pretty simple, but sometimes someone gets stumped. 
.
.
My husband nailed it this year! 
.
.
Can you guess the theme❓⁉️⁉️
.
.
#christmastraditions #traditions #meaningfulgifts #bestgifts #hesthoughtful #christmasgifts #christmasstockings #christmasspirit #christmasseason #hersheyschocolate #hersheyhugs #hersheyshugs #toiletpaper #fightgerms #holidayfun #letschat #takeaguess #biscoffspread #biscoffcookies #flydelta #thankshubby #thoughtfulhusband #heknowsmewell #christmas2020 #guessinggame #anyideas #canyousolveit #canyousolvethis #hugsmakeeverythingbetter
Buckeye necklace, Buckeye gnome and stress man ref Buckeye necklace, Buckeye gnome and stress man referee...
.
.
It can only mean one thing! #beatbama 
.
.
#gobuckeyes #buckeyes #buckeyenation #natty #nationalchampionship #cfpnationalchampionship #referees #stressedout #buckeyenecklace #gnomesofinstagram #gobucks #gobucks🏈 #hangonsloopy #sloopynation #espn #ryanday #justinfields #b1g #bigtenfootball #ohiostatefootball #tosu #osubuckeyes #osuvsbama #wegotthis #osualumni #osubuckeyes #collegefootballplayoff #almostgametime #letsdothis
Oh the simple life! . . All she needs is her favo Oh the simple life! 
.
.
All she needs is her favorite ball.  It goes everywhere she does.  She even sets it next to her food bowl at dinner time!
.
.
But, it must be green! I’ve tried blue, orange and red.  Nope. 
.
.
Silly dog. 
.
.
#dogstagram🐶 #dogsofinstagram #favoritetoy #dogtoysofinstagram #herfavoriteball #squeakytoy #adogslife🐾 #apetslife #doggielife #mysweetdaisy #daisygirl #daisydog #daisydogsofinstagram #petsmarttoys #spikeyball #green #greenislife #greenisgood #shelovesgreen #lazydaisy #lazydays #tuesdaytruth #letschat #sweetpup #cuddletime #cuddletime❤️
Hubby made a special spread for our New Year’s b Hubby made a special spread for our New Year’s bowl day for two.  I ❤️ that he tries to make our “just the two of us” days feel special.  He loves me. 🥰
.
.
#happynewyear2021 #newyearsfood #cheeseboard #cheeseandcrackers #charcuterie #simplepleasures #justthetwoofus #justthetwoofus💕 #midlifewomen #marriedalongtime #marriedforever #stillinlove #helovesme #hellojanuary #homemadehummus #letschat #bowlgamesallday #ncaafootball #ncaaf #gobuckeyes #gameday🏈 #gamedayfood #prettyfood #presentationskills #feastfortheeyes #yumminess #simpleliving
Happy New Year!!! May you find 2021 to be relaxin Happy New Year!!!

May you find 2021 to be relaxing and chill. I think we’ve all earned “as carefree as Daisy!” 
.
.
#cheers #cheerstolife #cheerstoyou #letschat #happynewyear #happy2021 #happynewyear2021 #goodbye2020 #goodbye2020hello2021 #wemadeit #yayus #dogsofinstagram #daisydog #myman #midlifewomen #mymidlife #wildandcrazy #crazylove #howdy
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 · captivating theme by Restored 316