Ashlynn is wife, mom of three littles, and Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Rocky Mountain College. She is an introvert who is uncharacteristically social and loves family, learning, travel, animals, and all things Montana.

Juggling Families, School, Jobs, and Athletics

The art of juggling families, school, jobs, and athletics when returning to college.

Dear Younger Me

With the benefit of hindsight, a high school student and college student share letters to their younger selves.

A Creative, Colorful Charcuterie Board Dazzles in Any Season

Impress any crowd with these easy, yet creative and colorful Charcuterie Boards. Perfect for any gathering in any season.

Hearty Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Smoked macaroni and cheese is a hearty side dish you can throw in the smoker with your meat/main dish to fill it up. It’s a double win - you get optimal use of your wood/smoke by filling up the smoker and you get a delicious side dish.

Kid Tested, Mom Approved: Fruit Pizza Recipe

This delicious summer dessert is kid tested, mom approved! The kids love it so much they inhale fruit like you’ve never seen and you feel a little bit like you are #winning.

A Healthy Delight: Strawberry Spinach Salad

A recipe made for beating the summer heat: Strawberry Spinach Salad.

A Family Recipe: Campfire Foil Packets

As we prepare to say farewell to summer, you'll definitely want to bring these Campfire Foil Packets into your dinner rotation!

Summer Schedules and Chore Charts

Summertime might be more chillaxy-relaxy, but a revamped schedule and chore charts can go a long way to keeping mom's sanity intact.

Smokin' for the Summer: Choosing a Grill, Wood, and Spices

Summer's answer to winter's Instant Pot: the Smoker. We're talking tips for choosing the right smoker, wood, rubs, and seasonings.

A Smokin’ Summer Recipe: Brisket

Smoked to perfection, a summer recipe for brisket.

Mom’s Summer Reading List

Let us help you fill out your summer reading list with these 5 (okay, technically 7) must-reads.

St. Paddy's Recipes for Your Irish Feast

Bring the delicious to your St. Patrick's Day festivities with these three must-make recipes!

Love, Adoption, Loss, and Hope

“How am I supposed to raise our kids by myself?” she asked. This May marks Jodi Blakeslee‘s second Mother’s Day as a single mom. She involuntarily took on this role bravely and boldly in February 2018 after her high school sweetheart and husband of 19 years, Ben, passed away at the age of 38.

Going Old School: Introducing the Kids to the Totally Radical ‘80s/’90s

Have you introduced your kids to your childhood favorites? The '80s and '90s were totally tubular - some things have gone the distance, even if the lingo hasn't.