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Skinny Cheeseburger Mac
Well, it's January, and we are back on the eating good kick. And easy weeknight dinners are exactly what we need with cold and dreary, busy ball practice nights and full work days. So, making many of our regular dishes in a “skinny” version is the new norm. And...
Toddler Snack Mix for Any Season
Snacks. Snacks. Snacks. I'm convinced it's the universal love language of the children. And, this Toddler Snack Mix for any Season is a perfect thing to keep on hand when the littles are around. Whether you are a grandma trying to be good with the kiddo snacks you...
Lightened-up Salisbury Steak
This lightened-up Salisbury Steak is an easy weeknight night dinner or perfect for Sunday lunch. And, with many of us kicking off our healthy meal plans, this is a great, hearty meal that still keeps us on our plan. School starts back tomorrow for us, so I'm...
Easy Party Meatballs
Do you have a holiday party coming up?? Easy Party Meatballs are a perfect addition to add a little protein to the party menu, especially during the holidays. I LOVE a party. I mean, everything about it makes my 98% extroverted heart happy. I like to use my Hostess...
Clothing Memory Christmas Ornament
If you are experiencing a holiday season for the first time this year without a loved one, a Clothing Memory Christmas Ornament is a great way to remember your loved one and bring a piece of their presence into your holiday celebrations. My mother-in-law passed...
Chive & Cheddar Jalapeno Breakfast Pull-apart
October always turns into a month where I find myself hosting guests over the weekend. I recently made this Jalapeno Chive and Cheddar Breakfast Pull-apart for a Breakfast Bundt Bar. It was a great way to host a bunch of mamas and have a special breakfast spread....
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
During the fall months, I like to use pumpkin in as many dishes as possible. I've learned that it can really add a boost of creaminess or increase the fiber content of a meal. Its a great way to thicken up a sauce or add earthy flavors that just seem perfect in the...
Slow Cooker Lightened-Up Corn Chowder
Corn Chowder is one of my favorite menu items to add to my family-friendly October meal plans. This lighter version of Corn Chowder is easy to pull together in the crockpot for a cool evening in the season, when the weather is always changing. It is hearty enough...
A Month of Spooky October Recipes
October is one of my favorite food months for meal planning at home. So I thought I'd share a month of family-friendly October recipes for easy meal planning. I love that we are in full fall mode with the deep flavors of pumpkin, butternut squash, and clove or...
5 Easy Halloween Ideas with Kids
Ok, so Halloween is just around the corner, and I try hard in September to focus on apples, Harvest Mix, and gratitude for cooler weather, but unless you have kids at home and can avoid the costume section of a major store….you are having conversations about...
Fun Family Shark Week Activities
Well, it's here…Shark Week. I know it's so silly, but Shark Week is a fun time to throw in more family food memory-making, especially at the end of summer when you're trying to get in all that last-minute summer fun. So, here are some fun ideas for Shark Week...
End-of-Year Teacher Gifts
The end of the school year is just around the corner, and it’s time to think about how we can thank the people who have invested so much of their time in our kiddos over the last few months. So, this list of end-of-year teacher gifts work for teachers, coaches,...
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