As much as I love to cook, there are days when I just need a break… a shortcut if you will. The task of preparing a well balanced breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from scratch with three kids at home and a busy schedule, is a bit more than I can manage every day. I try hard to feed my family wholesome foods, and it’s important to me, not just right now while ... Read More
Honey Pecan Buttercream Icing
You guys, I am SO ready for spring. Like beyond ready. We have been fortunate around here to get a few sneak peeks over the last month or so, but then last week we were hammered with a Nor'easter. I'm in the minority here, I know, but I actually like winter for awhile... until March hits, and then I am so over it. I just can't take anymore snow. I need green ... Read More
A Quick and Easy Weekday Breakfast for the Whole Family
Thank you McCormick for sponsoring this post. Visit your local Wal-Mart to pick up McCormick Good Morning Breakfast for your family! In this season of life, weekday mornings are hectic. From the moment we wake up, to the time when my oldest gets on the bus to head off to school, it's a total whirlwind in our house. Some days it's a struggle just to get breakfast on the ... Read More
Eating Organic Without Breaking the Bank | Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Recipe
I have a confession to make... I'm kind of a grocery store snob... or at least I was. Every once and awhile, as a blogger, an opportunity comes along that requires me to step outside of my comfort zone and try something new, and you guys, this was one of those opportunities. Until recently, I had always been under the impression that shopping at a "discount" grocery ... Read More
Super Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies
I think that one of the biggest misconceptions about baking during the holidays is that you have to spend hours in the kitchen. As much as I love to cook and bake, with three young kids and one on the way, I just don't have time for that kind of commitment this year. I don't think that making tasty baked goods needs to be some huge production, I just think the end result needs ... Read More
Caramel Candy Bar Cheesecake
I have a confession to make. As much as I love to bake, I have never before made a cheesecake at home. I don't know why, but to be honest, I've always been a little intimidated by the process. Like there might just be one too many steps involved, or special equipment required, and even though I am a HUGE cheesecake fan, I've just never been brave enough to ... Read More
Creating the Perfect Custom Made Snack
This post is sponsored by Bear Naked Custom, I was paid for this post and received the included granola as compensation. There is just something so cool about things that are "custom made", am I right? It's like being able to tell people that something was made and 100% tailored to your specific tastes, instantly makes it infinitely cooler. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I am ... Read More
Everything Bagel Dip Appetizer
Don't get me wrong... I love a good appetizer anytime of year, but for some reason, Fall seems to be the season when we indulge in appetizers the most. I'm sure that it's largely due to the fact that it's football season, and because we are starting to spend more time inside on the weekends, but either way, I'm always on the lookout for something new. I like to change it up on ... Read More
Chewy Toffee Pretzel Cookies
As you can probably imagine, life has been pretty busy around here lately. Our recent move has left me scrambling to get our new house in order, and with three kids around, that isn't always easy. Even with Max off in kindergarten most of the week now, I still have Ella and Theo at home, and even though things are slightly easier with just two, they still require a lot of my ... Read More
Greek-style chicken burgers with Pepperoncini Aioli
I don't don't know about you guys, but in our house, Burgers have been a long-time favorite of ours when it comes to dinner options. As much as I enjoy a traditional hamburger with ketchup and mustard, sometimes it's fun to put a unique spin on something expected, by turning it into something unexpected. Gourmet-style burgers are all the rage right now, and ... Read More
