Easy Recipes, Fun Crafts, Mommy Advice, & Family Life
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.Peanut Butter Banana Overnight OatsEasy 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 … [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. Asian Ground BeefThis 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 then 10 minutes. Yep 10 minutes and dinner is ready. Plus my … [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!Sloppy Joe CasseroleI've made this Sloppy Joe Casserole so many time for friends and family and every time someone ask 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 … [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...]
5 Ingredients and less then 30 minutes to make this Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is a recipe that you will love just as much as the kids do. It's simple and easy and a real crowd pleaser. Pepperoni Pizza CasseroleFeeding littles ones isn't always easy. I think my boys are pretty good eaters but they can be picky about some things. My oldest who does't like pizza actually ended up loving this Pepperoni Pizza Casserole! Go figure. He is my big … [Read more...]
These simple Cheerio Peanut Butter Pretzel Squares have the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Cereal melted with marshmallows, drizzles in chocolate, then topped off with a pretzel. Cheerio Peanut Butter Pretzel SquaresThese Cheerio Peanut Butter Pretzel Squares are such a treat! This recipe is one that my kids LOVE! I'm sure you can guess why. There favorite cereal with melted marshmallows and topped off with a chocolate drizzle. … [Read more...]
The perfect breakfast and my kid's favorite muffin recipe. These Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are simple to make and can be frozen for a quick breakfast all week. I love a good muffin recipe and when they are bite size and it's totally acceptable to eat like 5 then I really love them. These Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins make the perfect breakfast. My kids love how little they are and I love trying to see how many I can fit in my … [Read more...]
This Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie Casserole has the classic flavor that you love from a pot pie. Skip the crust and just add biscuits instead. It's simple to make a recipe that you are going to love. I love simple recipes like this Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie Casserole. It's classic comfort food made in casserole form. It doesn't get much better than that. I made a somewhat thicker version of the inside then places it on the bottom of a casserole … [Read more...]
Toss it and forget it. This simple Slow Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce is the perfect sweet treat and so simple to make. With sliced apples and a dash of cinnamon and brown sugar this recipe is one that everyone in the family will enjoy.Slow Cooker Cinnamon ApplesauceMy kids could drink applesauce. It's one of their favorite things and they really enjoyed making this recipe with me. I had a hard time though because one of my helpers couldn't … [Read more...]
