Hubby and I are on our second round of Whole30 (day 16 to be exact!) and I have been craving meatballs and rice! Luckily, meatballs are Whole30 approved and rice, well, some genius someone invited cauliflower rice and other riced veggies and it is the perfect, healthy go to when you are craving rice!! So, …
My boys always think they love Pop Tarts, but unless they are the frosted strawberry, full of sugar and whatever else, they don't eat them. And they even leave the "crusts" off of the original Pop Tarts, so that left me wondering "what's the point?" I refuse to buy them! However, they have recently discovered …
For as long as I can remember, breakfast has always been the most important meal of the day for me. I love to start my day with a hot cup of coffee and get the kids to school, then come home and enjoy a hot breakfast that is nutritious and delicious. I love incorporating …
This cereal post is sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There is something about going back to school after a long holiday break. When I was a teacher, I was excited at the new beginnings and a clean slate and all the wonderful new things I would teach my class. …
"New year, new you" is the phrase we hear every January. It is all about losing weight and feeling better. Last year we did a Whole30 and I actually did not end up losing much weight, but the lessons I learned from the Whole30 lifestyle and what is good for my body (and what is …
We make so many recipes that contain cream of mushroom soup. It's so easy to use and it makes the dish so creamy and filling. However, when I actually read the label of the canned variety, there were a lot of ingredients that I questioned and I quickly became frustrated. Homemade cream of mushroom soup is …
Can I Bake With Olive Oil? For some reason there is sometimes the thought that you cannot bake with olive oil, but that is really not true at all! You can substitute olive oil in any recipe that calls for oil or butter. There are different flavors to olive oils, so you will want …
The holidays are officially here! It seems unreal that Thanksgiving is almost here, but it's true! It is definitely one of my favorite holidays because well....the food is delicious! I am looking forward to the turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and all the other delicious sides, but also the yummy appetizers to eat before the …
It is fair season here in Texas! I was able to go to the fair with my 8 year old for a field trip the other day (we did fun educational things, not rides!) and the smell of fair food filled the air. I have always loved the idea of fried Oreos and candy, …
Deviled eggs are a staple at potlucks and bbqs, but they are a welcomed addition to any party, meal, or celebration. These Chicken Salad Deviled Eggs take the traditional deviled eggs up a notch and turn it into a delicious side item OR meal! I love seeing chicken salad sandwiches on a menu when …
School has started and so far, it is off to a great start! I made sure to make a run to the grocery store to stock up on lots of essentials that make school so much easier. I found a few new lunchbox containers that make transporting the boys' favorite foods super simple, too! This …
Everyone who knows me, knows by now that I love my air fryer and I love making new air fryer recipes! I made these air fryer breakfast pockets awhile back and they were a huge hit, both with my family and the online community! I wanted to use Once Again Amoré chocolate and almond spread …
Spiced Apple Iced Tea It is AUGUST and to me, that means all things FALL are on their way! School, apples, pumpkins, cooler weather, and for our family, fall soccer and flag football. We are in Texas, though, so while I want to be enjoying all of the delicious Fall flavors, they usually have to …
Spring and Summer is always exciting for me, simply because of all the fruits that are in the grocery store! I love fruit and luckily my family does, too, but we usually stick with the same kind. Of course, watermelon is the kids' favorite, but also fresh peaches, berries, and grapes are regulars at our …
Loaded Peanut Butter Chex Party Mix - Delicious, Easy No Bake Recipe was brought to you by General Mills. All opinions are mine. We are right in the middle of summer and we could not be more thrilled about it! Lazy summer days, sunshine, playing outside and LOTS of snacks for the kids while they …
As the summer heat keeps going up, I want to turn my oven and stove on a lot less. Who wants to cook when it is 90 degrees outside? We still prefer home cooked foods on most days, so I rely on my Instant Pot often. When I need to make a quick meal, …
My family loves breakfast! My boys have eaten so many breakfast burritos, omelettes, and pancakes this year, so I wanted to cook up a delicious breakfast meal that was different, but quick and easy. Enter Breakfast Fries....with french fries as the star of this recipe! I used Grown In Idaho Hand Cut Fries and they …
This shop has been compensated. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. You all know my love affair with my Air Fryer. It is SO good for homemade pastries, warming up leftovers quickly, and much, much more, but did you know that you can make better for you air fryer chicken wings? We make …
Summer is coming and soon our days will be H-O-T. We don't like to turn on the oven much during the summer because the air conditioner just can't keep up and it makes it miserable inside. I've made a collection of delicious no-bake recipes made with REAL food. There are snacks, desserts, and even a few dinner …
Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Milkshake was brought to you by Torani. All opinions are mine. #ToraniCookiesandCream If you survey Americans, cookies and cream ice cream will most likely ran pretty high as America's favorite ice cream. The flavor, the crunch...everything about cookies & cream is so good! I always loved to mix chocolate sandwich cookies …
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice is one of our favorite recipes! My family has one thing in common. We all love meat. There is just something about a juicy grilled hamburger or baked chicken. When meal planning, I usually start with the meat we have on hand and form my meal around it. I …
My mom always had this delicious dish growing up called Colossal Cheeseburger. I think my mom found the recipe in the newspaper, so it's not mine, nor hers, really, but all that matters is that it's DELICIOUS! We made it for the boys at the children's home when we were houseparents, and it was their absolute …
The Spring weather here in Texas has me craving all the garden fresh fruits and vegetables! Sure, it can still be freezing one day and HOT the next, but it is still pretty awesome. Hubby and I went on the Whole30 diet earlier this year and did well. It definitely taught us some healthy eating …
Basketball season is in full swing here! With college basketball games, professional basketball games, and the backyard basketball games at our house, we are loving this time because it is one of our favorite sports! We will be watching quite a few games on TV in the upcoming weeks and months, so I wanted to …
I have fond memories of cooking with my mom and also my grandmothers when I was little. This is something moms do naturally because it is fun to cook alongside your child and teach them how to eventually, cook on their own. Having three boys has proven no different. The boys have each loved to …
I love quick and easy recipes, and the boys love fruit desserts, so these fruit turnovers are great for everyone! Last year, our youngest son was going to "Alice School" a few hours a week. Mrs. Alice is a dear friend from church who worked with our oldest and middle son while we were homeschooling. …
I am not sure why it always surprises me, but February in Texas is still cold. Well, some days are warm but then it dips down below freezing the very next day and that makes our allergies go nuts. On days when it is cold out or we are not feeling 100%, recipes like …
I am in love with Mexican food. TRUE Mexican food. Not Tex Mex. Mexican food that is authentic and delicious, and prepared with love. So know that I don't take lightly the art of preparing Mexican food. This Mexican Cauliflower Rice may seem like blasphemy, but stay with me. I make my Instant Pot Mexican …
With a house full of males, you can bet that our family will be in front of the TV this coming Sunday, watching the big game! It is always a great night filled with football, fun, and lots of yummy food! Figuring out what to feed the family and any visitors we may have …
Ben and I are doing Whole 30 and let me just say...I'm so thankful for my Air Fryer and Instant Pot, more than I ever have been. It may seem obvious, but cooking real food can be super time consuming! I love using the Air Fryer for roasted potatoes and bacon, topped with spinach and tomatoes …
So the time has come and you are asked to bring Valentine's Day cupcakes to your child's class party or event. Maybe you tried to sign up for plates and napkins, but you were too late. (ha!) So what do you do when you want a cute, easy cupcake recipe for Valentine's Day? This is …
Be Prepared for Basketball Season with Nutritious Snacks for Little Athletes! has been sponsored by Del Monte®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. January means a lot of things for different people; but for our family, it means basketball! All three of our boys are playing basketball this season. Ben and I are …
The nights are becoming cooler and that means it's soup season! I have made a collection of hearty and filling soups, chowders, and stews made with real food! No condensed soups, processed foods (that you can't omit or substitute,) just real, delicious food ingredients. If you stumble upon a recipe made with canned condensed …
There is something about a cup of hot chocolate that makes winter and Christmas THAT much better, don't you think? Especially when it is cold outside (which often it isn't in Texas,) a cup of homemade hot cocoa is just comforting. Our two youngest boys really love hot chocolate, so I have made quite a …
The holiday season is a time for delicious food and family time. The flavors of the season are to be enjoyed and allow creativity in the kitchen. My favorite Christmas flavors are cranberry, mocha, and peppermint, and these beverages all bring a new dimension to the season! My guys all love the delicious drinks of …
Like most women that I know, weight and body image is often on my mind, and has been for years. I lost weight in college doing a low carb diet. I tried again after the birth of our second son and it was simply impossible. My husband lost weight but I was cranky, shaky, and …
My husband and I have been extremely spoiled at Thanksgiving over the years. Both of our moms are exceptional cooks and aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, etc are there to add their delicious flair to the Thanksgiving meal, as well. There will come a day, however, when I will be in charge of the Thanksgiving meal and …
If I can be 100% honest with you guys right now, family mealtime is ROUGH lately. My kids eat a wide variety of things, and for that I am proud, but the chances that everyone is hungry at the same time and then feeling like eating what I serve is pretty rare. There is at least …
Fall is such a wonderful time for fun, football, and food! My family really loves watching football games, and I love the football food. I like to shake things up with traditional foods and keep everyone guessing. Last week, I was craving turkey and cranberries, but did not really have time to cook a whole …
Three out of five members of our family are huge peanut butter lovers. The second grader could eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every day with no problem! I have always been comparing taste, price, and ingredients of the different peanut butters on the shelf at the store, but I didn't know just …