Tyler, TX blogger - parenting, cooking, DIY-ing, crafting, sports, and life with three boys!
Our younger two boys love bananas topped with Nutella. This is the easiest snack/treat for them, especially on those nights where they are "starving" at bedtime but can't think of what they want to eat. Nutella banana? YES! So when I had four old bananas that I needed to use, but didn't want to make the traditional banana muffin, I made Nutella Banana Muffins instead! And my whole family LOVED THEM! View Post
It does not need to be said, but the past year has been rough on everyone. The stress alone is enough to wreak havoc on your body. But how do you improve gut health so you can feel better? Improve Your Diet -Add fruits and vegetables, at least 1//2 cup to each meal, to boost antioxidants, fiber, and probiotics -Eat smaller meals: eating 5-6 mini meals throughout the day can help prevent overload on your body -Keep a food View Post
15 Minute Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce is a delicious family recipe that the family will love! Pasta is always an easy, frugal meal for families. This recipe for 15 minute noodles with spicy peanut sauce is good with any noodles you may have in the pantry. You can also add sliced chicken or pork to add meat to the meal. I love recipes like this that are versatile and can be easily adapted for a meal that everyone will love. View Post
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! View Post
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 go to first thing. Thursday is also soccer practice day, and the day he gets a little one-on-one from an View Post
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! View Post
Game Day is always a day of friends, family, food, and fun! This year, we are watching the Big Game at home and watching our East Texas native, Patrick Mahomes, play again! Since we all love appetizers and meals with meat...I put together this round up of delicious game day recipes for MEAT LOVERS! Check it out (and don't miss the Butcher Box game day special!) View Post
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 Wheat Bread, some fun kids' plates, reusable sandwich bags, and Disney’s Mickey Mouse sandwich cutters. That inspired me to make a new View Post
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 get the chicken nuggets and place them in a roll, but if you are wanting to make your own, read further to get this recipe! View Post
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 dip. I wasn't in the mood to heat up the big oven, so I tried it in my trusty air fryer with my new air fryer parchment paper View Post
