15 Minute Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice contains affiliate links We have Mexican food at least once a week. While I do love making Instant Pot Mexican Rice, I like to change it up a bit sometimes and make a different side dish. Same rice, some of the same ingredients, but SUCH a different flavor! …
This post was sponsored by the Texas Peanut Board. All opinions are mine. Enjoy this peanut butter pudding pie! If you read about my trip to Lubbock, Texas for the Peanut Tour, you will know that I am obsessed with peanuts and peanut butter right now! If you have followed this blog for long, you …
This post, all about peanuts, has been sponsored by the Texas Peanut Board. All opinions are mine. I grew up in rural west Texas, near Abilene. Which. Isn't really west Texas, but if you haven't noticed, Texans sometimes have a weird way of describing where they are from. (North Texas isn't the panhandle, in case …
Pulled Pork Smashed Potato Bites was sponsored by Curly's. All opinions are mine. Sometimes half of the dinnertime battle is time. Unless I plan, which let's be honest, is very rare, I am scrambling at 4:30, trying to find the ingredients needed for a meal that I am throwing together at the last minute. …
Some of my favorite memories with friends and family are centered around a delicious meal. I can recall some of those meals, and they are often pasta! I can remember the delicious pasta recipes my mom used to make, the meals at Italian restaurants, and even meals I have made in my own home for friends and …
The state of Texas is known for quite a few things. We love our Mexican food, sweet tea, and big, Texas-sized meals with family and friends. Texans are full of pride for their state and they are also some of the friendliest folks you will ever meet. How to Create A Texas Sized Meal Whether you …
This post was sponsored by Tai Pei and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Enjoy delicious, convenient Chinese food at home, anytime. Sometimes deciding what to make is the hardest part of meal preparation. Then there's the questions like will my kids eat it? How long does it take to prepare? Does …
contains affiliate links While my kids like eating in their school cafeteria, I prefer them to take lunches from home. Let's be honest though, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches get pretty boring after awhile, and some schools cannot even take peanut butter because of food allergies. My oldest LOVES pizza, and these mini pizzas are …
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Happy Summer! I could not be more excited about summer this year. Grilling food in the backyard is one of my favorite ways to cook, and summer is filled with barbecues and celebrations, and the smell of deliciousness on the grill! I have a great idea for changing up your Fourth of July bbq this …
As much as I love get togethers and celebrations with the family, I think everyone always appreciates when there is something new and different on the menu, am I right? I am always looking for new recipes, but this year, why not have an Ice Cream Waffle Bar for your Fourth of July or …
How To Make Perfect Corn On The Cob In The Instant Pot contains affiliate links. Summertime means delicious bbq and home cooking! It also means an abundance of corn on the cob. There are many ways to make corn on the cob...you can boil it, grill it, microwave it, but the easiest way that I have …
I love creating new recipes with fun ingredients that we all love. I wanted to create a new banana recipe because we always seem to have browning bananas in our house. I made this super easy Banana Chocolate Chip Cheesecake and it really could not have been easier.
Do you ever feel like you are in a complete rut with your family meal planning? It seems like we eat the same meals week after week and yes, it is what the kids enjoy, but they get old! Then I will get on Pinterest and find delicous recipes and either forget a key …
contains affiliate links My husband loves mashed potatoes, but sadly, the rest of us are not huge fans. I mean, mashed potatoes are yummy and a great side item, but making them for two people the traditional way is not something I am excited about doing. I figured out an easy way to make Instant …
BBQ Recipes for Grilling Season We live in Texas and that means that there are very few days that we absolutely cannot bbq on the grill. We love to grill and experiment with different foods, flavors, and recipes! I wanted to be prepared for the peak grilling season, which starts in May and runs through …
ProYo High Protein, Low Fat Ice Cream and Chocolate Shell Topping Brought to you by ProYo There are only FOUR more days of waking up early, getting the kids ready for school, running to this or that....SUMMER is almost here! Summer, to me, means lazy days, lots of family time, going to the pool, and …
Homemade Strawberry Syrup for Strawberry Soda brought to you by Blami Arts. All opinions are mine. If there is one thing that all of the boys like, it is soda. It is okay as an occasional treat, but the stuff in store bought sodas is just not good for them. I have been making homemade …
I love Spring so much! I just love seeing the new, green leaves and plants, beautiful flowers, and baby animals! And the colors of Spring are just so happy! I am excited to share with you a fun collection of amazing Spring crafts, recipes, DIYs, and more from many of our outstanding members in the blogging community. I …
Three Layer Very Berry Dream Cream contains affiliate links We have had some success in growing strawberries in the past, but blackberries are our big backyard berry producer. (Figures, since I've heard that blackberries grow wild and are even a nuisance to some people.) We have found that if we pick them right when they turn …
I received product and/or compensation for this post. Includes affiliate links. All opinions are mine. I don't know why or how, but I completely missed the Tangled movie until a year or so ago. The traditional story of Rapunzel comes alive in this well done movie. The boys and I really like it! Tangled Before Ever After was …
Of all the food that my family loves, there are two things I can count on everyone to be excited about: nachos and tuna fish. No kidding! My kids gobble up tuna salad with crackers like nobody's business. And nachos are a treat that everyone loves, too! I wanted to add protein to the …
15 Minute Instant Pot Mexican Rice - I feel that I jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon a little late, but the craze is still intensifying, so even if you JUST bought an Instant Pot, you are certainly not too late. I finally bought one when they were on deep discount right before Christmas a …
This post was brought to you by Dannon yogurt. All opinions are mine. A few weeks ago, I learned how to make yogurt. There was a lot to know and learn about the process, but it was fun. Do I want to do it every week? No. The question of where to start and where to …
I am always looking for fun ways to jazz up old favorites. I grew up loving rice krispie treats, but of course, love peanut butter, too! This recipe for Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treat Bunnies is great for adding in that extra protein to a fun Spring themed snack for little ones. The best …
Tuesday is a great day because first of all, it's not Monday and second, it's Taco Tuesday! I have declared tacos my absolute favorite meal, so of course I could eat tacos every single day, but if you must keep your tacos to Tuesday, so be it. If you are a vegetarian, you might have …
My kids are all about grape juice and here is why I don't mind. For one, it tastes delicious. Two, it helps their little digestive tracts move right along, which let's face it, is great news for parents because the alternative is a tummy ache and just a feeling of being unwell. Did you know, …
I talk often about our busy nights. Meal prep can be so daunting when you have a to do list that is a mile long. I love coming up with easy, fun, original recipes that take less than 30 minutes to prepare and this is one of them! I put a spin on the traditional …
Mornings are the hardest, aren't they? Well, I can always manage to get myself up, make coffee, and make what *I* want for breakfast, but preparing a breakfast that is fast, easy, and that everyone will eat? Forget it! I now see why cereal is so popular. Kids and adults can pick the cereal they …
With less than a month until Valentine's Day, you can bet room moms everywhere are preparing for the big Valentine's Day party at school! These Nutella Cookie Cups are perfect party treat! You can make them in different flavors and variations, and if your school is a nut free zone, then of course you will …
Most of the photos are courtesy of ShiftCon, used with permission. Last Spring, I received an email about becoming a volunteer for ShiftCon, an eco-wellness influencer conference, which was to be held in New Orleans. I had always wanted to go to this conference, and with our kids not being babies anymore, I got my …
Have you ever wondered how to make authentic cheese enchiladas? Well, look no further because this is the only recipe that you need! There is a restaurant near where I grew up that serves real, authentic Mexican food. Their cheese enchiladas are THE best, and people will drive long distances to enjoy them. When I …
The kids are back in school and let me tell you, snack time is hard! I am always looking for fun, yummy, healthy snacks for the boys that they actually want to eat. I asked the boys what snack they would create if they could and the 6 year-old came up with peanut butter and jelly …
Wow! It feels good to just sit down and breathe after that whirlwind that was the holiday season. Thank goodness the weather here was perfect for being outdoors...we all really benefited from it! I was sad to see the boys go back to school, really, but it is nice to also be able to …
Bacon Feta Sweet Potato Ribbons recipe was brought to you in partnership with Mann's. All opinions are mine. I have a deep love for orange vegetables. Sweet potatoes are part of our diet year-round. Sure, they may be known as a side dish topped with marshmallows at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but if that is the …
This easy gifts blog post was sponsored by Starbucks® but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience. #ad #StarbucksPerfectPairing As my list of people to buy for grows longer and longer by the day, I realize just how thankful I am for the sweet people in our lives who work hard to take …
I have partnered with Clarisonic to bring you this paid post about the Clarisonic Alpha Fit for men. All opinions are mine. My sweet husband has had trouble with his skin for the majority of his life. Acne is something that you think you will grow out of, but when you are 33 and still …
You may have noticed my obsession with homemade pudding. It is just SO good! I wanted to get a head start on the holidays and put a fun spin on a winter favorite - hot chocolate. Hot Chocolate Pudding is simple to make!
I am sure you know the saying "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." There is some truth to that, but I think the saying should go "if a baby isn't happy, Momma isn't happy, and thus, no one is happy." Moms and dads have such a difficult job. While it is true that …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy gift card. If you are planning to cook during the holidays, you are likely needed to cook two things at once, probably on different temperatures. I remember being so hungry for Thanksgiving dinner and smelling the dressing cooking, but then we cannot eat until …