Autumn Schmear Boards
Butter Boards are taking the internet by storm. But I’m more a fan of the Cream Cheese Schmear boards variety. These two autumn-flavored harvest cream cheese spreads should be at the top of your menu plan for any fall parties or Thanksgiving feasts. I recently...
Stone Soup Playdate
Hosting a Stone Soup Party is a great way to teach children about hospitality, friendship, sharing, and food insecurity. Whether it's a group of Preschoolers, a Kindergarten Class, or a wild bunch of senior adults, Stone Soup is a great book to teach a valuable...
Crazy Eyeball Monster Cookies
These crazy eyeball monster cookies are a fun take on the best chocolate chip cookie you will ever eat. I double-dog dare you to find a better chocolate chip cookie. This year I thought it would be fun to mix up my recipe for different holidays and see what we...
Goulash
"Sometimes you make a recipe a certain way because that's the way your family has eaten it for generations." This was where my mom and I landed in a recent conversation about GOULASH.
Its Fall Y’all Snack Mix
By now, you know I love a good snack mix. And I love Fall, so today, I've combined the two into our favorite fall snack mix and treat to take to friends. And it's already made a tailgate appearance. It is the perfect treat to keep in a bowl for small group, fall...
Apple Science Activity for Preschoolers to Pre-K
September is always an easy month to study apples in Preschool and Toddler curriculum. Apples provide a great way to explore colors, letters, and shapes and offer fall-outing ideas - all important developmental steps. One fun activity we love to do each fall is...
Lean Mean Cowboy Enchiladas
This is my personal spin on a McKinney family favorite - Cowboy Enchiladas. There seem to be multiple versions of this circulating, so I decided to add my own spin with extra vegetables and the fat-free version of most ingredients. I mean, if you are going to...
Orange BBQ Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Easy weeknight meals are totally my jam, and having something my family loves to put on the table with minimal work from me is the best way to go!! This Orange BBQ Pulled Pork can also be made with frozen chicken breast. It’s perfect for tostadas, on top of baked...















