Where are my peanut butter lovers? Reese's mini peanut butter cups steal the show in these delicious cupcakes, providing a delicious surprise in the middle of chocolate on chocolate cupcakes, drizzled with a peanut butter sauce! YUM! Introducing Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cupcakes!
School Anxiety: What Has Helped Our Family A few years ago, our oldest started daily pre-k. Things were great at first, but they got worse. A lot worse. He started on a Wednesday and absolutely loved it. Thursday he cried and said it was because he didn't like the noisy cafeteria, which they had to …
No matter what one's love language is, I truly believe that thank you gifts are always appreciated. And, since every human eats, food makes the perfect thank you gift!
If there are two things that my family loves, it's Disney and sandwiches. We all have our favorites, but sandwiches have gotten us through many days and lunches at school, too. Recently, we received a big box of goodies for our Disney and sandwich lovers, including a loaf of Oroweat Organic White made with Whole …
My family love Chick-Fil-A. Lately, the favorite menu item of my boys' has been the Chicken Minis. We rarely get breakfast out, but when we do, these are what is always requested! If you have a craving for this mini breakfast sandwiches after 10:30 or on Sunday, however, you're out of luck. Sure, you could …
Air Fryer S'mores Cookies Air Fryer S'mores Cookies came together one afternoon when I wanted to make chocolate chip cookies for the boys, but also combine a new favorite flavor that my 10 year old son, especially, really loves: s'mores. We love to make s'mores on the campfire, oven s'mores, or the latest fad: s'mores …
I have never considered myself a "morning person," but I must say, my morning cup of coffee is probably the part of my day that I look forward to the most! There is something about drinking a hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning that I love. Made with this delicious dairy free …
Mornings can be quite chaotic, but easy instant pot breakfasts are where it's at! I love this recipe for Instant Pot Peanut Butter Oatmeal because not only is it easy, the milk and peanut butter in this hot bowl of oatmeal provide protein for the busy day ahead. Have you ever made oatmeal in the instant pot? …
Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are so easy to make! Some call them piggies, some call them kolaches, but whatever your preference is, they are super good and so easy to make in your air fryer!
The holidays are in full swing! Having three kids at home, though, we need to keep busy. We found these DIY Snowy Pinecone Ornaments on JuicyJuice.com, and had fun making them together!
We all know that the air fryer is so versatile and easy to use, but have you ever tried making air fryer cinnamon chips? They are so delicious and crunchy on their own, or served with a delicious dessert dip! Read on for the full recipe!
Buying in bulk is a great idea for the environment, as well as your bank account! I love to reuse things like soap dispensers and just refill them instead of throwing them away, but sometimes it is good to give them a little upcycling to spruce them up a bit! See how I made this …
My kids are huge fans of pizza rolls. In fact, pizza in any form is pretty much a guaranteed win. Except for pizza flavored things, those are just....weird. They do have issues with the breading on the pizza rolls. Why a kid pulls off the breading from a pizza roll is beyond me, but these …
What is the best Christmas cookie recipe? It all depends on preference, but I think the best Christmas cookie recipe is this one! Make these fun and easy Glazed Sugar Cookies! These swirled Christmas cookies will disappear quickly because they are so good! The holidays are such a joyous time for the family. If you …
Thanksgiving will be at home this year, so we are referencing the Juicy Juice™ site often to get ideas and inspiration for recipes, crafts, and activities for kids! I got the idea to make these Jigglin' Juicy Juice™ Snacks with Apple Juicy Juice 100% juice!
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 …
Are you ready for 2025? Just like a new year inspires people to get back in shape and work on their health and wellbeing, a new decade is a super good reason to focus on YOU and find the best probiotic of 2025 for taking care of you and your body!
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 …
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 …