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Well, hello there!

I’m so happy you stopped by! Grab a chair, pour a cup of coffee (my husband makes the BEST coffee!) and let’s start swapping recipes!

I’m Christina, the chief cook and bottle washer behind It Is a Keeper. If you are looking for delicious recipes that are easy to make, you’ve come to the right place! I love to collect and share recipes that are easy to make and taste great.

I’m a busy work-at-home mom and wife from gorgeous northeastern Pennsylvania. But, despite a busy schedule, I’m able to cook dinner for my family every night. If you want to know more about me, you can get to know me here.

5 Things You Will Find on It Is a Keeper

Easy Recipes & Quick Dinner Ideas like my 100+ Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas or my 30 Days of Quick and Easy Recipes.
The Best Slow Cooker Recipes such as my 40+ Best Slow Cooker Recipes or my 30 Days of the Best Crock Pot Recipes.
Video Tutorials and Reviews such as this Balsamic Chicken with Strawberry Salsa or How to Clean Your Grill.
Meal Planning Advice such as my weekly meal plan menu and free meal planning printable.
Family and Home Content to help you manage your busy life such as The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide and 10 Things to Teach Your Kids About Friendship.

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My Books

I currently have three books available for purchase:

Hitchcock Family Favorites started out as a Christmas gift that we wanted to share with our family members. It’s a collection of all of our favorite recipes.
Inspirations! was also a Christmas gift that we created to share with our family members. It’s a collection of recipes inspired by each family member.
Dinner411: How to Get Dinner on the Table in 30 Minutes or Less is an e-book that ebook that outlines my proven, step-by-step approach to feeding a busy family while keeping your sanity. You get step-by-step instructions and tips, as well as 19 easy recipes and handy printables to keep you organized!

The History of It Is a Keeper

In 2010, as I was cleaning my home, I realized I had collected hundreds of recipes – ripped from magazines, clipped from product packaging, printed from the web, even written on paper plates.

I made a decision, right then and there, that I was going to try each recipe in the pile, decide if it was a keeper (or not) and blog about my results.

Five years later, I’ve grown It Is a Keeper to become a trusted authority for busy families.

My Accomplishments

Contributor on WNEP’s (local ABC affiliate) Home & Backyard program
Field editor for Taste of Home magazine
Featured as Taste of Home magazine’s Bloggers We Love (April/May 2015)
Featured on Huffington Post’s Awesome School Lunches
Featured on QVC.com
Featured on AllParenting.com
Appeared on WBRE’s (local NBC affiliate) PA Live program
Named one of the Top 25 Women in Business (2015) by the NEPA Business Journal
Named Best Blog in 2014 by Happenings Magazine
Named Best Local Blog in 2014 by The Weekender’s Reader’s Choice Awards
Named Best Local Blogger in 2013 by The Electric City

Check out the rest of my media features here.

Let’s Work Together

Are you interested in working with It Is a Keeper, or having me promote your brand? I’ve worked with a number of national brands. Learn more about the opportunities I offer here.