I’m the type of girl who eats the cookie to get to the icing. “Minimize the cookie, maximize the icing” is the way I look at it. I know some prefer the cookie, and that’s okay, but I think everyone will agree that these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Cups are delicious and a …
This easy Shirley Temple Cake with Grenadine Glaze is an impressive, delicious dessert that is really simple to make! The other day I was scrolling Facebook and I saw an ad for a local person selling Shirley Temple Cakes. So, apparently I have been living under a rock because I had never heard of such …
I know what brought you here. Your love for Reese’s peanut butter cups. Or maybe it was simply your love for peanut butter? Either way, you will love this recipe for Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars! Delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate No Bake Treat! I am a supreme lover of no bake treats. Rice Krispie …
If you are a Texas mom, dad, grandparent, guardian or, of course, teacher, you know that Spring = STAAR season for our public school kids! So many are left wondering….”So how do I help my child prepare for the STAAR test at home?” Luckily, the teachers do a pretty fantastic job at helping prepare …
Are you looking for a fun family vacation in Texas? What are some fun things to do in Grand Prairie, Texas? There are many! You and your family can have an awesome Spring Break or weekend vacation with the family, you can have a blast in Grand Prairie!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
Tacos are life. Taco Tuesday is my favorite day of the week. I live for tacos. And it isn’t just tacos, it is everything that could possibly come with them. Mexican rice, cilantro lime rice, beans, and potatoes. YES! Taco potatoes are SUCH a great addition to your Taco Tuesday. They are a great Mexican …
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 …