Disclaimer: I have been compensated for this post however all opinions are my own. This week is my kids’ first week back at school after summer vacation and it’s been a whirlwind! They are both in high school now and life seems to have gotten even busier. It seems as though we got into a bit of a ...
Simple Slow Cooker Homemade Honey Cinnamon Granola #ad
This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, but all opinions are my own. I’ve tried a lot of different store bought and homemade granola recipes and this Slow Cooker Homemade Honey Cinnamon Granola made with Quaker® Old Fashioned Oats is still my family’s favorite. It has just the right ...
Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Casserole
This post originally appeared in December 2012 but I've updated it with newer pictures and updated recipe formatting. All the delicious flavors of this easy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Casserole remain the same--still one of our favorites! It’s been a long time since I’ve written a make-it-ahead ...
65+ Better For You Road Trip Snacks
We've taken our fair share of road trips over the years and I know how challenging it can be to fight off hungry tummies AND avoid the junk food! But over the years, we've figured out some ways to make it a little easier and munch on healthy road trip snacks. Be sure to check out my 7 Tips for a ...
Italian Vegetable Wild Rice Salad
Y’all, I have a confession. I’ve been keeping a secret from you for a few months. But now I am excited to let you in on the news! As a Produce For Kids contributor, I am part of their first printed cookbook, Healthy Family Classics Cookbook. I contributed a recipe for Italian Vegetable Wild Rice ...
Quick and Easy Seafood Creole – Freezer Friendly Too!
This Quick and Easy Seafood Creole is perfect for a busy weeknight. Full of flavor, fresh ingredients and seafood of your choice, it's freezer friendly too! I have wanted to share this Quick and Easy Seafood Creole recipe with you all for a while now but every time I make it, it seems to be eaten ...
Make Ahead Appetizers Roundup
Y'all if you haven't started your meal planning for the holidays, it's not too late! In my efforts to plan ahead though, I'm always looking for recipes that I can make ahead. I would much rather put in the time in the kitchen before my guests arrive so that no one has to do much and we can focus on ...
50+ Amazing Desserts For the Freezer Roundup
It's been almost a year since we moved to our new house and since the house and yard are a bit bigger than our old house, we've been doing a lot more entertaining. I love to do as much make ahead food as I can so that I can spend more time with our guests. So I put out a call to some other bloggers ...
Whole Wheat Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Whole wheat pepperoni pizza bites are great for any time you want a snack to share. Especially when you’re cheering on your favorite team whether that is football, basketball, baseball or whatever! They are an easy appetizer that can be served just about any time of the year. The photos here ...
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Menu Plan Monday plus Five Make-Ahead Meal Ideas [11-26-12]
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving holiday (that is, if you celebrated last week!) If you've still got leftovers hanging around in the fridge and are out of ideas of what to do with them, check out this article I wrote recently for Produce For Kids, Top 5 Ideas for Your Holiday Leftovers. Maybe ...
