Lucky Charm Playdate

Lucky Charm Playdate

One of the greatest joys of being a mom is hosting playdates with friends and their mamas. St. Patrick’s Day is an easy holiday for preschoolers or early elementary kids to host a playdate. With some planning and creativity, you can have multiple kids in one...
Skinny Cheeseburger Mac

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...
Lightened-up Salisbury Steak

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...
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili

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...
Slow Cooker Lightened-Up Corn Chowder

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 on a...