We’ve got Cinco de Mayo coming up this weekend and I’ve already been in planning mode. Partly because I love any excuse to have a little fiesta and overdose on Mexican food. So that’s just fun to look forward to. Also though, because I’ll be getting back that day from my long weekend beach trip with my girls. (I’m leaving later this morning! Woo hoo!) I’ll probably be a little tired, and if we’re being honest, a little hungover....
We are all big book people in my house. My kiddos love to read. They are both excellent snugglers and we always end the day curled up on the sofa with at least a couple of books before heading up to bed. Sometimes we have reading time in the morning or afternoon, too. Helps us slow down and reconnect. M, my oldest, who is 5, is headed to kindergarten in a few weeks....
We had such a fun weekend here! Here’s the quick highlights: I’m feeling excited and charged for this week, especially because we have a camping weekend coming up! ❤️ Today I’m sharing my creamy shrimp salad, which is perfect for a super quick and easy last-minute appetizer. It takes just 10 minutes to throw together and it comes off looking so sophisticated! (Spicy roasted shrimp and this shrimp martini appetizer are two other fun shrimp party foods to check out....
We’ve been having a lot of fajita fun here on the blog recently. It started with homemade fajita seasoning, a must try because it takes just minutes to mix together and makes your fajitas so much more tasty! Next up were easy chicken fajitas in a skillet followed by sheet pan chicken fajitas and Instant Pot fajitas, both of which are nice for a hands-off version. Today, it’s hands-off again and so, so easy!...
We are back from a week at the beach and man, is that a bummer. We just had so much fun! Beach, pool, fishing, kayaking, bike rides, ice cream, movie nights, even a special trip to go parasailing - we packed it all in! Which makes it that much harder to leave and return to reality. But while I’m not really excited about getting back to work this week, I am super thankful for the amazing time away with my family....
4.68 83 Published Jan 27, 2017, Updated Mar 20, 2023 Hooray, it’s Friday!! I’m not trying to rush the weekend away, but today I want to talk about meal prep. I’ve been doing it every Sunday for the past few months and it’s been a total game-changer. I use this meal planning printable to plan our meals for the week ahead, go to the grocery store and do a little meal prep....
5 11 Published Sep 19, 2018, Updated Jul 09, 2024 Dairy-Free Zucchini Boats Where’s the cheese? I know, I know – most zucchini boat recipes call for a ton of cheese, but I kept these boats dairy-free because sometimes all that cheese is just a little too much, ya feel me? Please don’t hate me, but I’m simply not a huge cheese person. Of course, you can always add a little cheese if that’s your thing....
Happy Friday, friends! I’m especially happy about this one because I’ve got my annual boat day with my girl friends this weekend. We all bring food and drinks, we load up the boat and go cruise around, stopping to take a dip when it gets hot. We usually pull up to a restaurant for a drink at some point and head back to make dinner together and stay up late watching movies and chatting....
Last week I shared with you my homemade dog food recipe that I’ve been using for my older dog, a 15-year-old chocolate lab who is amazingly in great shape. I thought I’d continue with the dog theme today and share the easy dog cupcakes I make for both of my dogs! Dixie, the 15 year old, was the dog I tested this with and perfected it with over the years....
All encased in a super flaky, all butter homemade pie crust! Tastes like the very best of summer in the form of a buttery fruit pie! What makes this the best fresh strawberry pie for me A great fresh strawberry pie should taste like… well, fresh strawberry! Like summer in a delicious buttery bite of pie, in other words. That’s why this fresh strawberry pie is my absolute favorite. This is a recipe for fresh strawberry pie, without strawberry jello in the filling....
As a parent that task can seem daunting. Is this really my job? Do I even know enough to teach my children all the things they really need to know? Will they figure out at some point that half of parenting is just faking it until you make it and I don’t actually know what I’m doing?? As I began some personal study a quote by David Bednar hit me....
For more sweet summer recipes, check out my Watermelon Salad with Mint and Feta, Vegan Blueberry Cake, The Best Vegan Ice Cream, and Dairy Free Kid Friendly Popsicle Recipes while you’re here. I don’t know about you, but me and my family are all about fresh fruit in the summertime. We’ll take any excuse to add fresh strawberries, juicy peaches, or ruby red cherries to almost anything we eat, like these Strawberry Rolls or this Cherry Galette!...
Ingredient Notes Potatoes – The best potatoes for this recipe are the smallest ones you can find. Small fingerling potatoes work really well, as do baby gold potatoes. Both have a creamy interior that compliments the crunchy, roasted exterior. Very small red potatoes would work as well. Ideally, I look for the tiny potatoes about the size of your thumb. If your potatoes are the size of a ping-pong ball or larger, I suggest cutting them in half after boiling, and then being very careful tossing them with the seasoning mixture so they don’t fall apart....
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5 4 Published Dec 13, 2023, Updated Jan 21, 2024 They’re packed with all the classic gingerbread flavors you’d expect like molasses, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves and basically taste like you’re eating a gingerbread cookie for breakfast, which I’m all for! Why You’ll Love These Overnight Oats Easy to make – They require just about 5 minutes of prep time and can be mixed together in one bowl. Protein-packed – These oats are packed with 32 grams of protein per serving so they’ll keep you full and satisfied longer!...
I put together these flavor combinations with normal ingredients you can find in your own cupboards and at the grocery store. I’m not listing ingredient amounts because it’s really a to-taste thing. If you’re setting up spread for a get together, try putting all of these combos in little stations where people can put the add-ins in themselves. I use little espresso sized cups so people can grab several tastes without feeling an overload!...
4.72 31 Published Jan 01, 2022, Updated Jun 14, 2023 Whether you’re trying to get more veggies in, eat healthier or just want a refreshing smoothie for breakfast or snack, this recipe is for you! Green Smoothies vs. Green Juice Why smoothies and not juice? I have a juicer and drink fresh juice every now and then but I prefer smoothies because you still get all the fiber. The fiber makes the smoothie more filling and also helps control your blood sugar....
This 30-minute healthy southwest turkey chili with corn and black beans makes a great, easy dinner for a chilly night. Add your favorite toppings and get ready to dig in! I did something a little surprising this week… I had my hair appointment Monday night (total #momlife move that I have to go get it done after my kids are in bed). I got my regular highlights to lighten up my hair and then I went for it....
4.63 20 Published Dec 10, 2021, Updated Nov 11, 2024 Why You Need to Make These Healthy Sugar Cookies They’re made with whole wheat flour so packed with fiber and nutrients… an upgraded cookie! This is a classic recipe that will stand the test of time. These cookies will bring you right back to your childhood! Ingredients Needed whole wheat pastry flour – whole wheat pastry flour works better than regular whole wheat flour if you’re looking for the light and fluffy bread that regular all-purpose flour provides, but still want the nutrients of whole wheat flour....
So…when I was a little kid, I had a pet goldfish. During this time, my mom instructed me never, ever, ever to put my toothbrush down on the bathroom counter because I would surely get salmonella poisoning. Well, in the 29 years and 11 months that I’ve been alive, I’ve had fish for about 2 1/2 of those years, I do not currently have fish, and yet I am physically incapable of putting my toothbrush down on any kind of counter....
