Working full time + overtime has made meal times an experience, lately. When I get home at 6:30, I want the quickest meal prep possible and I don’t want my daughter and I to fall back on eating unhealthy every night. After all, there’s no way to convince myself that surviving on prepackaged Ramen 3 […]
5 Healthy Things To Make With Canned Chicken
December 22, 2016 By 11 Comments
Grilling chicken breasts in the summer is my favorite way to eat chicken, but living in Chicago my grilling season is very limited! While I cook with chicken year round, there’s always those nights I’m not home until nearly 8pm and cooking, shredding and preparing even a boneless chicken breast is not going to happen. […]
Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Homemade Egg Noodles
October 15, 2016 By 1 Comment
I wasn’t planning on posting this chicken noodle soup recipe, hence the horrible quality cell phone photos! Once the family tried it, though– we decided it was probably one of the best soups I have ever made! Which means I had to share it so I would remember just how I threw it together! The […]
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Kale & Bacon #PumpkinCan
April 22, 2014 By 41 Comments
This post brought to you by Libby’s. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m not sure why, but we used to always reserve pumpkin for holiday and winter time baking. No more! Pumpkin is delicious any time of year! Not only does Libby’s Pumpkin Puree taste delicious, it’s also a versatile superfood that adds amazing flavor to […]
25 Family Fun Easter Recipes & Crafts
April 16, 2014 By 6 Comments
With less than a week left before Easter arrives, we’ve been searching for delicious and fun ways to spend some of our Spring break together. From orange rolls to book page bunting and Bunny tails to Easter cheese balls – here is a list of 25 great recipe and craft ideas for a very hoppy […]
HERSHEY’S Easter Candy Basket Ideas + a Brownie Trifle #BunnyTrail
April 8, 2014 By 119 Comments
No matter how old the kids get, they still look forward to our Easter traditions. We always dye a ton of Eggs together and they know they will wake up to big baskets of goodies! It wouldn’t be a celebration without our favorite HERSHEY’S Easter Candy. I have a lot of fun choosing unique ways […]
Recipe : Mini Meatloaf Muffin Cups
March 18, 2014 By 5 Comments
Sometimes, dinner pops up when you least expect it! Last week, I was busy getting my new computer all set up and before I knew it, everyone was asking what was for dinner! Dinner was “supposed” to be meatloaf, but I had forgotten to make the loaf and put it in the oven an hour […]
Juicy Shredded Chicken for Quick Weeknight Meals
March 4, 2014 By 14 Comments
This winter has been busy! I’ve been running my son back and forth to classes (hopefully he’ll get his license this spring!) and my daughter back and forth to after school activities. I want to have a nice meal on the table for the kids and my hubby when they get home from school and […]
Glade® Inspired Creamy Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate
December 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
One of my favorite ways to create a welcoming home during the holiday season, is to bake up a sweet holiday treat for my friends and family — when I know they’re stopping by for a visit. There is really nothing so comforting as stepping into someone’s home from the freezing outdoors and smelling fresh […]
Family Traditions – Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Roll Recipe #CanonPIXMA
December 10, 2013 By 24 Comments
This is a sponsored conversation inspired by the Canon PIXMA MG7120. All thoughts and opinions are genuine and 100% my own. For more information on the new Canon Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One printers, visit usa.canon.com/pps. One of my daughter’s very favorite autumn treats is pumpkin roll. Okay, it’s one of mine as well but I […]
Easy-Peasy Pineapple Ham Slow Cooker Dinner Idea
November 26, 2013 By 11 Comments
If you’re feeling rushed for time this week (who isn’t!?) and need a really quick meal to throw together for the family — I’ve got you covered! This is the easiest, simplest slow cooker ham recipe — ever. It isn’t even a recipe, just a few ingredients tossed into the crock pot and cooked until […]
CopyCat Red Lobster Layered Pumpkin Pie in a Jar Recipe
November 22, 2013 By 20 Comments
Pumpkins are a popular dessert and side dish ingredient this time of year! With Thanksgiving coming up next week, I have been searching out new ways to serve pumpkin pie to the family. This CopyCat Red Lobster Recipe for Layered Pumpkin Pie dessert is a fabulous way to create individual portions that are adorable and […]
