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.
Let’s Connect
I would love to hear from you. Feel free to send me your feedback and questions. You can leave me a comment or you connect with me here:
- Email me at itsakeeperblog@gmail.com
- Follow me on Facebook
- Tweet me @itsakeeperblog
- See what’s inspiring me on Pinterest
- Check out what’s going on on YouTube
- Take a look behind the scenes on Instagram
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