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We got the opportunity to check out the new treehouse lodging available now @hhtreehouseresort and while splitting our crew up into two spaces isn’t our usual kind of trip, I’m so glad we went. We made some fun core memories in the forrest and not once did anyone ask me for the WiFi password #MomWin 🙌🏽

If you’re looking for something whimsical and different, check out the themed luxury treehouses at @hhtreehouseresort. It may not be practical for every family, but it might be the perfect reset for yours🌲✨🪵 

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There’s also a giant bounce house + mini golf on the property, so the boys had the time of their lives!!

📍 Located at 26633 Main St. Rockbridge, OH 43149 - about 40 mins from Columbus.

Huge thank you to @hhtreehouseresort for hosting our party of 7! Save this post if a cozy escape to #HockingHills is on your bucket list 🌲✨

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The Baked Ziti Recipe That My Picky Kids Approved

I’m always looking for meals to add to our menu that are easy, cheap, and kid-friendly.

This week we tried Easy Baked Ziti. I love this dinner idea because it’s an inexpensive way to feed multiple people.

We are a family of six and can get tired of eating spaghetti quick, so I knew this would be a great alternative!

My favorite thing about this meal is that it tastes a lot like lasagna, but without the high price tag.

These days, with grocery prices rising faster than ever before, we’re trying to save as much money as we can on food.

Related: We Tried A New Recipe: Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

Easy Baked Ziti Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need penne noodles, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and provolone — the secret cheese that makes this sooooo good.

I added Italian ground pork sausage which made this meal meaty and packed full of flavor.

I cooked the ground pork first in some oil with onion and garlic, drained that, then added pasta sauce to the meat.

Once my meat sauce was done, it was time to layer my 9×13 pan with all the ingredients.

I served it with a simple spring salad mix on the side.

Does it Pass the Picky-Eater Test?

I have four growing boys with big appetites (they are very active) and two of the four are extremely picky eaters — they will have a whole meltdown at the site of anything green on their plate.

Every time we try something new I have them all rate it on a scale from 1-10, so I can determine whether or not it’s worth making again.

Here’s how it went.

My two picky eaters (7 & 4) struggled to eat all their food, as usual. They were constantly knit-picking at every ingredient, and couldn’t decided if they didn’t like it, which I know means that they did!

My other two brave boys LOVED this! They are 12 & 6 years old and rated it a 8/10 & 10/10.

So I made an executive decision to favorite this family meal. Honestly, it really was so good we barely had any leftovers!

We will definitely keep Baked Ziti on our 8-week rotating menu because it’s simply too cheap, easy, and delicious not to! Are you going to give this dinner idea a try?

Get the recipe here: Easy Baked Ziti

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Tonight for dinner was Walking Tacos and a side of Tonight for dinner was Walking Tacos and a side of Road Rage apparently 🙄🤣 #dinnertime #whatsfordinner #momlife #boymom #girlmom
I still can’t get over how amazing it was to spe I still can’t get over how amazing it was to spend this weekend in the Hocking Hills. Treehouse living with 5 kids is wild 👀 Technically, one wasn’t enough…so we stayed in two! #hostedstay 

We got the opportunity to check out the new treehouse lodging available now @hhtreehouseresort and while splitting our crew up into two spaces isn’t our usual kind of trip, I’m so glad we went. We made some fun core memories in the forrest and not once did anyone ask me for the WiFi password #MomWin 🙌🏽

If you’re looking for something whimsical and different, check out the themed luxury treehouses at @hhtreehouseresort. It may not be practical for every family, but it might be the perfect reset for yours🌲✨🪵 

#makingmemories #momlife #motherhood #familytime #hockinghills #hosted
Our last getaway before school starts! We were inv Our last getaway before school starts! We were invited to stay in not one, but two dreamy treehouses in the Hocking Hills for a fun family weekend. And while we wouldn’t normally book something like this (hello, big fam 😅), it turned out to be such a good time. 

There’s also a giant bounce house + mini golf on the property, so the boys had the time of their lives!!

📍 Located at 26633 Main St. Rockbridge, OH 43149 - about 40 mins from Columbus.

Huge thank you to @hhtreehouseresort for hosting our party of 7! Save this post if a cozy escape to #HockingHills is on your bucket list 🌲✨

#hosted #family #travel #momlife #familylife #ohio #midwest
We are going glamping!! Had to come to @walmart to We are going glamping!! Had to come to @walmart to grab a few things 🪵🛒 #shopwithme #groceries #groceryshopping #momlife #walmart
Squeezing in some summer fun at @hhfamilyfuncenter Squeezing in some summer fun at @hhfamilyfuncenter before school starts. I cannot believe we didn’t know about this place sooner! You can bring your own food and drinks for snack breaks. We also grabbed some Wendy’s nearby for lunch, but overall, it was a beautiful day well spent ☺️⛳️ #momlife #familylife #familyfun #hockinghills #cbus
7-Minute Dinner = Mom Win! 🙌🏽🏆 It’s saf 7-Minute Dinner = Mom Win! 🙌🏽🏆 It’s safe to say I’m officially obsessed with @easystreetmeals. Pre-diced. No stress. Just flavor 🔥 Available now at @gianteagle. RUN, don’t walk ❤️ #GiantEaglePartner #momlife #family #dinner #dinnerideas #tacos
Daddy’s Girl loading 🥹💕… #girlmom #dad Daddy’s Girl loading 🥹💕… 

#girlmom #daddysgirl #girldad #toddler #momlife
❤️ #datenight #momanddad #wifelife ❤️

#datenight #momanddad #wifelife
Cheers to 10k followers! 🥹 I still can’t beli Cheers to 10k followers! 🥹 I still can’t believe it. This little community we’ve built means so much to me, but I couldn’t have done it without my amazing and supportive husband by my side every step of the way. 

For anyone else waiting for something, just know that when you trust God’s timing for your life, you will find out that you’re not late or behind, but you are exactly who and where you’re supposed to be. Here’s to many more milestones ahead yall!🥂🫶🏽

#10kfollowers #couplesgoals #husbandandwife #marriedlife #momsofig
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