Learn about Carrie Warner and Make It Like Mom

Hello! I’m Carrie Warner

Your guide for nostalgic recipes, simple celebrations, and a little old-fashioned kitchen magic.

If it smells like Sunday dinner, tastes like Grandma’s kitchen, or calls for cream-of-something soup… there’s a good chance I’m making it—and telling a story about it, too. Make It Like Mom is where food, family, and traditions come together in the most delicious ways.

I started this blog to celebrate the kinds of recipes that don’t always go viral, but definitely go fast at a potluck. The ones handwritten on old index cards, passed around at bridal showers, and pulled out for every family reunion. Some are simple. Some are surprising. And some are straight from the back of a Jell-O box. But they all matter—because they remind us who we are, where we came from, and why gathering around the table still matters.

I’m a working mom, a grandma, and a lifelong food lover who believes in honoring the past while finding joy in the everyday. Whether it’s a church luncheon, a themed birthday party, or just Tuesday night dinner, I’m here to help you bring a little extra heart to your home—with recipes, traditions, crafts, and memories you’ll want to pass on.

This blog is my love letter to the meals and moments that shaped me—and my invitation to make them yours, too.