No Plate Like Home

Hi! My name is Joanne and I love being a stay-at-home-mom. I live in a Philadelphia suburb with my husband and our cute 6 and 5 yr. old boys. I really believe moms contribute so much to their homes and their kids' happiness. I want to help other moms be happy, stay-at-home moms too. I am sharing my life experiences with you to explain how I overcame adversity-losing both my parents before age 19 to acquiring a successful career to obtaining the family I've always wanted. I hope to encourage and inspire you to achieve your dreams too! Read More…

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Thanksgiving Recipes

Lemon Ginger Cranberry Relish

The Best Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie

Irresistible Cranberry Orange Baked Ham

Christmas Recipes

Festive Cranberry Lemon Cheesecake

Tiramisu Eggnog Cocktail

White Chocolate Cranberry Cannolis

Tasty Soups

Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Rosemary and Ginger

Old Country Homemade Italian Wedding Soup

One Pot Ham, Potato and Bean Soup

Saving Money

Parenting

18 Chores 4 Year Olds Can Do to Learn Responsibility

11 Things Only Moms of Boys Would Understand

How to Transition from Career to SAHM Without Losing Who You Are

Authentic Italian Recipes

Simple Moist Italian Fried Eggplant Recipe

Authentic Homemade Italian Meatballs & Tomato Sauce

Sausage, Peppers, Onions and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner

Delicious Chocolate-Dipped Amaretto Biscotti

Spinach & Beef No Boil Lasagna

Easy Italian Easter Pie with Prosciutto and Mozzarella Cheese

Yummy Desserts

Caramel Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Mocha Glazed Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Scones

Best Moist Orange Zucchini Bread Recipe

DIY Home

DIY Chalkboard Wall Calendar for Goal Setting

Watering Can with Daisies and Burlap Ribbon

Easy Rudolph Reindeer Cork Craft

Travel

Discover Beautiful Lake Placid, NY in Summer

Fun Things to Do On a Day Trip to Marco Island, FL

Great Seafood Restaurants in Naples, FL