This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiveABox #CollectiveBias My family was so lucky to end up coincidentally having both my mother and my mother in law visiting us at the same time earlier this month. Being a military family, we are always so far away from our families (the closest ones, my parents, are over 1,700 miles away!), so … [Read more...]
Some of my Favorite Fall Projects and Recipes
September 23, 2015 Leave a Comment
It is hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that this little blog is rapidly approaching its second birthday. Crazy! But I figured that since I have been doing this for awhile now, that there were some old projects and recipes that might not have gotten as much love when they were originally shared as they might now. I hope that all of my new readers will find inspiration in them while my … [Read more...]
5 Ingredient Apple Dump Cake
September 8, 2015 Leave a Comment
Fall is in the air and with it brings my favorite fruit, apples. I literally eat at least one apple each day, so when they are in peak season and at their best I look for more ways to bring them into my recipes. We were looking for an easy, quick treat to make over the weekend and this one fit the bill. We had all of the ingredients on hand (it's only 5, so chances are good you might too!) and … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
August 27, 2015 Leave a Comment
It's that glorious time of year again when just about everything gets a heavy dose of pumpkin spice. I mean, we've been waiting for it to come for so long that the first day Starbucks is offering it again the line is out the door crazy. But you can skip the madness (and the wait!) and make your own pumpkin spice coffee creamer at home. It is super simple, and you can enjoy it all year round if … [Read more...]
Easiest Ever 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
August 21, 2015 1 Comment
Now that school and fall sports are back in full swing, time is short and there never seems to be enough of it to get a tasty dinner on the table. Slow cooker meals are a favorite of mine year round...awesome to not heat up the house in the summer and oh so helpful when life gets hectic in the fall and winter, but this one takes the cake. It is only three ingredients that you can throw into the … [Read more...]
Iced Vanilla Latte Protein Shake
August 4, 2015 8 Comments
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PowerInProtein #CollectiveBias Show of hands: who here loves coffee? Yep, that's pretty much all of us, am I right? Good, because you are going to love this amazing iced vanilla latte protein shake that you can whip up in no time. It's full of protein, caffeine and did I mention that … [Read more...]
Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
July 28, 2015 2 Comments
Okay, so I hate to be a whiner, but it is hot. While we are waiting and waiting and waiting for our pool to be built, I have been looking for other ways to keep cool this summer. Starting my day off with a smoothie (or really just enjoying one anytime!) has been a big help, but there are only so many green smoothies a girl can drink before she starts to look for some alternatives. Thankfully, I … [Read more...]
Summer in a Glass
July 24, 2015 Leave a Comment
Oh man, this is a busy week around here. Between two super quick trips, lots of driving, three of us participating in a mud run and our back to school breakfast, all on top of our already hectic lives, I am going to need a drink or two to make it through. And since my family has a HUGE surprise coming soon (we are putting in an inground pool, but shh...don't tell my kids!), I am in the mood for … [Read more...]
The Secret to Perfect Kabobs
July 13, 2015 Leave a Comment
Kabobs are one of my favorite things to grill in the summer months. I love using lots of bright, colorful veggies to add not only fantastic flavors, but also to look gorgeous when plated. But there is one major problem with kabob cooking...nothing is the same size or shape and each ingredient requires different cooking times. Nothing comes out right when it's all together. It's enough to drive … [Read more...]
Minions Lunch (Inspired by Mott’s)
July 1, 2015 1 Comment
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Minions © 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. #MottsAndMinions #CollectiveBias. Mott's is a registered trademark of Mott's LLP. My kiddos were so excited to find some fun Minion's themed Mott's products while we were walking through Food Lion the other day. We … [Read more...]
Gourmet Flavored Ice Cubes
June 24, 2015 Leave a Comment
As boring as my kids think it is, I try to keep my family drinking water 90% of the time. My kids love juice and sweet tea (anything that is sweet, if I am honest), but I know how much added sugar is in those drinks so I rarely allow them in the house. But sometimes we are wanting something more than water. A little flavor in water goes a long way, and fresh fruit is such a great way to add it. … [Read more...]
Patriotic 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
June 15, 2015 Leave a Comment
While in the process of testing out desserts to serve for our Fourth of July celebration, I decided to give the tried and true rice krispie treats a shot. I wanted to dress them up to show off some patriotism but still wanted them to retain their portability. These fun star shaped rice krispie kabobs were the perfect way to cover all the bases. I started out with these cuties by using my … [Read more...]
