Our three boys love to be active, and for that we are happy! But when the winter months roll around and the sun goes down at 5:30, it makes that nighttime energy burst a little hard to manage. What do we do to help them get their energy out so they (and we!) can …
Our family loves to play video games together. It was a great activity for us to play the Nintendo Switch during the lockdown, and we still love it! As the holidays and winter months approach, I want to introduce youth Pikmin 3 Deluxe and this cute Pikmin Terrarium DIY that you can make with the …
If you are doing a Whole30 or just eating paleo, then add this to your Thanksgiving menu! You will love this Whole30 Sweet Potato Casserole! I have done three rounds of Whole30 over the past few years and sweet potatoes are always a lifesaver. The other day I was wondering if a Whole30 Thanksgiving would …
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I love to cook. It is something that I enjoy and have learned to do well over time. However, there are many times when I want a good, home cooked meal and don't have much time to cook. This is especially important when my husband and I are on a diet and the kids just …
Do you love sweet potatoes as a side item but don't have a full hour to cook one to perfection in the oven? Check out how I make Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes! And, check out one of my favorite Whole30 meals...sausage sweet potato!
Making Time For Yourself - Painted Mason Jar Succulent Planters Ever since I was little, I knew that I wanted to become a mom. I felt really prepared to have a baby, and I was, for the most part. What I was not ready for was just how to take care of a …
Things to do Before Sending Your Child Back To School After Virtual Learning Our 6 year old has not been in school in person since March 8th of this year, like many kids around the country. Next week, he will be going back in person and we are all a little nervous, but excited! He …
I love Halloween treats and holiday snacks, but I struggle with making cutesy little things for my kids. That's why I went the easy route and got the ultimate mom hack for decorating easy snacks.... candy eyeballs and sprinkles! These Halloween Brownie Bites Monsters are cute, edible, delicious, and easy to make! It is something …
Like any true blooded Texan, our family loves steak. Toss that in with the fact that we love Mexican food, this carne asada with black beans and vegetables is a winning meal in our house! You can use any cut of beef that you have, but carne asada is typically made with flank steak or …
Have you ever considered if your family needs a home beverage fridge? There have been many days when I wanted to chill a bottle of water or juice and there was simply NOT any room in my refrigerator. Do you ever have that problem? Some days I wish for another fridge all together! Our family …
This Apple Cider recipe post was brought to you by Juicy Juice, but all opinions are mine! My kids love Juicy Juice apple juice, but I wanted to introduce them to apple cider! I was looking at the Juicy Juice website because it has lots of fun crafts and recipe ideas, and I saw a …
We live in Texas, so there is not really a specific "grilling season" or "BBQ season." The only time you cannot grill in Texas is when it is stormy outside, and even then, some may argue with that. Some of our favorite meals are made on the grill, from chicken wings, to fajitas, to of …
Easy meals that the whole family will love are my favorite. These chicken enchilada sliders will be a family favorite of yours soon! Okay, so it's true. My family loves enchiladas. You may have seen my recipe for air fryer chicken enchiladas. If not, you should add that to your meal plan, too! If there's …
Yes, boys and girls, pumpkin spice season is here! But, who am I kidding? Pumpkin spice season is year 'round and I'm not even going to apologize for it. These air fryer pumpkin spice churros are easy, delicious, and a great way to celebrate the best spice that every existed. You can also make them …
I love Fall. It is THE BEST time of the year, by far. Pumpkins, falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and pumpkin pie spice make it my favorite! I made these Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! (sorry, Christmas fans!)
School is back in session or will be soon all across America. Whether your family is doing in person school, virtual learning, homeschooling, or another variety of schooling, I believe that every teacher deserves a little teacher gift basket at the beginning of school. Yes, even if the parent is the teacher! What should go …
My family and I have all been fans of McAlister's Deli for years. They have a wide variety of menu items and we all have our favorites! Sandwiches, spuds, soups, desserts, and of course, McAlister’s Famous Tea™. This summer, we have gotten McAlister's take out a bunch of times and even had a fun family picnic! McAlister's …
How to make Strawberry Icing! My husband and sons have many things in common, but their love of strawberries is a strong bond that they all share! I love strawberries, too, but I prefer them paired with chocolate like in my Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake recipe. We have poundcake or angel food cake with strawberries …
Easy Homemade Pork Sausage Recipe - Perfect with Potatoes! We have done Whole30 a couple of times now, and I have loved discovering how to cook clean, delicious foods that nourish the body. This recipe for homemade sausage is Whole30 approved as long as you leave out the maple syrup. It is delicious with or …
I'm thrilled because our garden is taking off! We are harvesting about 3-6 zucchini and squash a day and while that may not sound like a lot, when it's really just 2 of us that eat a lot of it, it really is. We have been giving some away, but I also have been looking …
There is nothing better than a fresh bowl salsa with chips and this fire roasted salsa recipe is SO delicious! Our fridge always has a jar of homemade salsa in it. Sometimes it is regular salsa, occasionally fruit salsa, and then sometimes, this fire roasted salsa. The key is to get a can of fire …
If you are looking for the perfect Mexican food dish to serve to your family, try these Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas! My family loves enchiladas, but there is not always enough time to make my homemade, authentic cheese enchiladas. Sometimes you have to make quick, easy meals like these Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas, made with …
I grew up eating a dessert called Four Layer Dessert that my mom made. It was SO good. That, along with my family's obsession with strawberries, is what inspired this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Dessert. Some may call it Chocolate Strawberry Lush, or Chocolate Strawberry Lasagna, but whatever you call it, this no bake dessert is …
There is something nostalgic about banana pudding. It was an easy, quick dessert that everyone loved when I was growing up. It would adorn tables at potluck, be the perfect after dinner dessert, and the differences in recipes was always intriguing to me. Some people add cream cheese, some use different flavors of pudding, but …
I love making this monkey bread recipe with the kids! This was first published in July of 2011 and since then, we have made it quite a few times! I know many people know and love Monkey Bread. I, however, did not know about this (or had forgotten) until I was looking for …
Summer is for popsicles and these easy watermelon lemonade popsicles were a huge hit for my family! There is something so satisfying about eating watermelon during the summertime. Popsicles are also a huge summer staple in our house, so one day when I had a huge half of a watermelon chilling in my fridge, I …
I have been a blogger since 2008, when I was pregnant with our first son. Over the years, the blog name and branding has changed and evolved, and it went from a hobby to a full time job. When I heard about Traffic Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Filling Your Websites and Funnels with Your …
Scroll to the bottom to download and print your Father's Day printables! Dad and Grandpa Fact Sheets! Father's Day is coming up soon, and it's time to think about fun, easy, low cost gifts to give Dad and Grandpa this year! I'm all about making memorable gifts that can be enjoyed and kept for …
This post has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SauceIntoSummer #CheckOutOurBackSide #GreenMountainGringo Quick and easy, yet delicious meals are my favorites! I love when I can put together a meal in under a half of an hour, and this vegetarian burrito bowl is a go to quick meal …
The Best Children's Vitamins with Immunity Support is a sponsored piece. The first semester of kindergarten was rough for our guy. He has always been pretty healthy, and he loves fruits like none other! We always assumed he was pretty healthy, but he came down with a cold and the flu TWICE during the first …
I love gardening. This year, since we moved, I do not have a big garden like I used to and I miss it. We have the space, but I'm not willing to dedicate a whole day to tilling up the land, but maybe sometime I will! We do have a little flowerbed in the back …
We did our second round of Whole30 earlier this year and it was a success for me. I love how delicious fruits taste when I am completely off of sugar! This is a recipe that came from that experience, and also visit Texas de Brazil restaurant with my husband. So....they serve grilled pineapple, but it …
While everyone in the country is getting into a groove with doing their schoolwork from home, I want to share what is working for us, and has worked for us for years: the checklist. I have found that my boys thrive on checklists, where they can see what they need to do in a day …
Fresh fruits are our favorite, year round, but of course there is something about spring that makes us love them all the more! Fresh, local fruits are such a joy. I love buying a carton of raspberries and see my kids eat them with big smiles on their faces! My husband also loves raspberries, so …
Have you ever wondered "are my clothes really clean?" I do SO MUCH laundry and while none of us work in hospitals or clinics, I am sure that with three kids, the germs in our laundry are pretty bad, especially after they return from school or a trampoline park. I am not a doctor nor …
The world is in a terrible funk right now, as you are well aware. I am the most introverted homebody, but yet I still am itching to get out into the real world again. It is definitely a trying time, but I am finding joy in the small moments. I know, it's easier said that …
Our family just got back from a mini vacation, staying in a cabin and visiting Daingerfield National Park. We fished, went out on a paddleboat, went hiking two days in a row, and had lots of family fun. We loved being outdoors and the weather was next to perfect. That is one thing that I …
St. Patrick's Day is on the way! For some reason, St. Patrick's Day was always one of my favorite holidays. Maybe it's because I am a redhead and I think I'm from Ireland. Maybe it's because of the adorable St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids! I remember always having to wear green to school so …
Spring Break is next week for my kids, and I am on the lookout for fun things to do, as well as fun crafts to make! The boys love making crafts, they just need a little inspiration. This Flower Pom Pom Wreath DIY Craft is fairly inexpensive, fun to make, and makes a great Mother's …