Easy Recipes, Fun Crafts, Mommy Advice, & Family Life
This simple to make White Chocolate Valentine's Day Popcorn makes the perfect treat for the one you love or a gift for a special friend. White Chocolate Valentine's Day PopcornValentines is one of my favorite holidays! I know it's hallmark holiday but involves pink, chocolate, and the ones I love. I love making it special for not just my husband but also my kids. A pancake breakfast, a special homemade gift, and lots of chocolate. They … [Read more...]
Dessert or breakfast, either way, you are going to love these simple and easy Chocolate Chip Muffins. Chocolate Chip MuffinsWhen I serve chocolate chips for breakfast my kids NEVER put up a fight. These soft and light Chocolate Chip Muffins are a hit with the entire family. I've openly admitted it before I never been a big breakfast person. Okay, I'll take that back, it's not so much breakfast as it is mornings. Waking up early to cook … [Read more...]
Muffins make the best breakfast and these Double Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins did not disappoint. They are favorites of ours for an easy weekend breakfast. Double Chocolate Oatmeal MuffinsWhen you see the words DOUBLE CHOCOLATE then you know this is going to be a good recipe! I'm sure you can guess but these Double Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins are a favorite of my kids and they make the perfect weekend breakfast. We love making everything is … [Read more...]
This soft and fluffy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins can be served as breakfast but so yummy it could easily pass as dessert!Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip MuffinsCan we talk about how awesome peanut butter and chocolate are together? I mean it's the perfect food combination ever. Why not add it to muffins and call it breakfast. I'll let you in on a little secret, my kids, they did not put up a fight eating these for … [Read more...]
This simple Butter Parmesan Pasta is a favorite with the kids! With just a few ingredients it's easy to make and a winner with everyone. Butter Parmesan PastaFeeding kids can be hard sometimes. My kids love something I cook and then the next time hates it. They only want food on a certain color plate with a matching color fork and let's not even get started on the cup request. If you have kids to feed I'm sure you are feeling my pain … [Read more...]
Creamy and cheesy baked macaroni baked with more cheese on top. Made from scratch just like grandma used to make it, this Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a winning recipe. Baked Macaroni and CheeseOne of the BEST ways to make Mac and cheese hands down. My oldest son is the Mac and cheese king and I am sure he is 90%noodles at this point. This recipe is so simple to make and you will not be able to stop eating it, which is why we call it … [Read more...]
A simple breakfast recipe that is made the night before. Mix up your ingredients for this Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats and set them in the fridge all night for a simple and easy breakfast you can grab in the morning.Easy breakfast are a must, especially when you are not a morning person. I love oatmeal and making it homemade with all my favorite toppings is the best. I love these overnight oats because I can make everything the night … [Read more...]
A classic and a family favorite. These Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes are sure to win over even the pickiest eaters, my kids even asked for seconds! Ground Turkey Sloppy JoesSloppy Joes are a classic! They have been a favorite of mine since I was a child and I love being able to now make them for my kids. I have made so many different versions over the years and these Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes are simple to make and a family favorite. I … [Read more...]
An easy breakfast the entire family will love! These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins make an easy breakfast recipe plus they are so simple to freeze!Chocolate Chip Oatmeal MuffinsI think muffins are my kids favorite breakfast item! They are pretty high on my list of favorites also and these Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins are easy to make plus they taste amazing. I usually serve mine with fresh fruit yogurt, and of course a big cup of … [Read more...]
This post is sponsored by Smithfield all thoughts expressed in this post are my own. These Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket make the best breakfast for busy mornings and can be enjoyed on the go. Made with sausage, crescent rolls, and rolled in cinnamon sugar they are sure to be a new family favorite. Back-to-school season can be a whirlwind! Getting back into a schedule and getting the kids up early, and out the door on time is no easy task. I … [Read more...]
This Asian Ground Beef is so simple to make and full of flavor. We served ours as a bowl over rice and topped with sesame seeds, green onions, and garlic skillet green beans. This recipe is so simple to make. I know I say this a lot and that is just because I only love to share easy recipes with you. Let me tell you though this one is so easy and don in less than 10 minutes. Yep, 10 minutes and dinner is ready. Plus my kids LOVED it! Okay, … [Read more...]
Muddy buddies are my favorite. Could you think of any better than melted peanut butter and chocolate! How about adding some marshmallows for S'mores Muddy Buddies.Muddy buddies have always been a favorite of mine. Growing up we always called it puppy chow. I could eat way too much of it each time we made it. It's also such a simple dessert recipe and everyone usually enjoys it. I ended up making this last week and took some to a … [Read more...]
Super simple to make these Cheesy Hot Dog Roll Ups are a favorite in my house. Just a few simple ingredients and an easy dinner to lunch that you are going to love is ready. Cheesy Hot Dog Roll UpsThis recipe is so simple and while I have been making it for year I never shared it. That is until I served them to a friend said she never thought about making hot dogs this way. Now it's a one of her kids favorite meals. My mother-in-law was … [Read more...]
Pancakes are my family's favorite breakfast! I've been making Pancake Recipe for years and this Pancake Recipe is my favorite! I even keep a homemade pancake mix on hand which makes breakfast super easy!I probably make pancakes for the family at least once a week. My boys love them, I think my oldest son could eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Can you blame him though? Fluffy carbs covered in syrup! I'm all in! This recipe is my … [Read more...]
These simple and tasty Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders are a family favorite. We love serving them with ranch for dipping, because the more ranch the better!Baked Ranch Chicken TendersChicken tenders have always been a favorite of mine and I'm sure it's no surprise they re a favorite of my kids also. Plus I serve them with even more ranch for dipping and my kids will eat just about anything if I let them dip it in ranch ;) We … [Read more...]
A childhood favorite done a new way! This Sloppy Joe Casserole is a family favorite you are going to want to try. My entire family cleaned their plates for this one!I've made this Sloppy Joe Casserole so many time for friends and family and every time someone asks me for the recipe. It's really so simple to make but something so many people love. It's also the perfect meal for the freezer or to pass on to a friend in need. It's so … [Read more...]
Nothing better than comfort food in your slow cooker! I love this recipe for Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese it's my favorite way to make mac and cheese and comes out perfect every time!Slow Cooker Mac and CheeseMy kids LOVE mac and cheese. It's the one meal they would never turn down. Can you blame them though? Carbs covered in cheese, it's kinda amazing! I've made Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese several times in the past and even have updated … [Read more...]
An easy breakfast or a healthy snack this Strawberry Banana Smoothie is perfect for either. Two of my favorite fruits blended up in one.Strawberry Banana SmoothieMy kids are big smoothie fans. Even though my youngest hides in his room because the blender is to loud he still loves it when the blender is off and he can drink one! This smoothie is really simple to make just 5 simple ingredients you have a simple breakfast or healthy snack. … [Read more...]
The perfect combination of two classic comfort foods. This Pizza Mac and Cheese is simple to make and going to wow!Pizza Mac and CheeseMac and Cheese is my oldest Son's all time favorite food. His face light up when I told him that I was making Mac and Cheese for dinner. My youngest on the other hand likes Mac and Cheese but his favorite is Pizza. As you can gather this dinner was a HIT with both kids which makes the best mom ever, … [Read more...]
A classic dish done a different way! These Baked Sloppy Joes have all the classic flavor that you love but we skipped the bun and baked them in a biscuit. I'm sure you can guess by just looking at them but this was a favorite for the kids. I couldn't believe how much my 4-year old ate! He even wanted leftovers for lunch the next day. And as you know getting kids to eat leftovers can be like pulling teeth. I made a classic sloppy Joe recipe … [Read more...]
