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Christmas is for cookies! Today I am sharing with you over 31 Christmas Cookie Recipes. Get inspired and get baking.Baking is just a part of the holiday fun for me. Each year I bake for the family and last year I did a huge baking session. I made cookies for all the homes on my street. I thinker I baked for 3 days straight and as crazy as that was, I can't wait to do it all again! This year though we will be in a brand new neighbor hood! We … [Read more...]
I'm all about that spice! The hotter the better! Unfortunately my family thinks differently so I save these Jalapeño Recipes just for me! And I can't wait to try every single one! Spice things up in the kitchen with these oh so yummy Jalapeño recipes! I love a good spicy meal! Unfortunately, my family can't take the spice as I can. I usually make these types of food for myself when my husband is at work or out. Luckily I have a few friends … [Read more...]
Fun and Healthy Snacks for Kids During the summer the kids are out playing, swimming, and working up a sweat! And if your kids are anything like mine they are always asking for a snack! I've rounded up some great healthy snack ideas for the kids this summer that you are going to want to try!An InLinkz Link-upPin it! Save these recipes and try them all!Even more, posts you may enjoy:Kids Snacks Sign up … [Read more...]
Dinner isn't always about the turkey! You have to have some good side dishes, I'm sharing over 101 perfect side dish recipes!I love cooking for the holidays. It would be my dream to have a home with a dining room big enough to fit my entire extended family! When cooking for the holidays thought you can't forget about the side dishes. I think the bread is my oldest son favorite part! Last year he ate 8 rolls! Every year on Thanksgiving we … [Read more...]
During the holidays the side dishes are just as important as the turkey or ham! You have to have some good side dishes, I’m sharing over 101 perfect side dish recipes!I think the potatoes are my favorite part of the holiday menu! Growing up we always made potato casserole (also know as crack potatoes or funeral potatoes) and it was my all time favorite side! We save that recipe and it was special just for the holidays. I still make it … [Read more...]
During the holidays the side dishes are just as important as the turkey or ham! You have to have some good side dishes, I’m sharing over 101 perfect side dish recipes! I love cooking for the holidays and trying out new things! I always have my staple go to recipes but when it comes to my side dishes but trying out new things are so exciting! Everyday you will find a new side dish category and tons of ideas! Over 101 Side Dish Recipes … [Read more...]
Perfect Holiday Side Dishes 20+ Bread Recipes40+ Vegetable Side Dishes 40+ Potato Side Dish Recipes15+ Stuffing RecipesServe the side dishes up in something pretty:Save these recipes! Pin it! Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter // Instagram // Google+{ All link-ups posted on my "party" page! Go check it out and join in the fun!} … [Read more...]
Back to school time means busy mamas! Feeding your kids a quick and easy dinner doesn't always mean healthy. That doesn't have to be the case though! When I am planning my weekly meal if I know it will be a busy week freezer meals are a life saver. Take one afternoon during the week to prepare and freeze and you can feed your family healthy dinners all week! If you need some help coming up with ideas for freezer meals I searched out some really … [Read more...]
We all know that a mom really wants for mother's day is to sleep in! Let's make that happen this year, and instead of an early breakfast how about a delicious brunch! Here are some of my favorite recipe ideas for you to make for brunch (or have someone else make for you!)An InLinkz Link-upMore great round-ups for YOU: 30 Healthy Breakfast Recipes Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter // … [Read more...]
My kids can eat… like a lot! I have two little boys ad I swear at most meals these guys eat way more then I ever could! On top of that they are eating snacks all day. When my husband is home from work for a day he is aways saying, "are they really hungry again"or "really, another snack?" He can't wrap his head around it either. He does understand though why our grocery bill keep going up though! I wanted to share with you some of our favorite … [Read more...]
Today I am rounding up over 30 of my favorite meatless meal recipe ideas. Don't get me wrong I love my chicken but I try my best to throw a meatless meal into the mix during the month. Below I have over 30 wonderful meatless meal ideas for you to check out and try. Click the link and get the recipe. An InLinkz Link-upFind more recipes on Pinterest, follow along at The Diary of a Real Housewife Visit The Diary of a … [Read more...]
I am a person of routine. I like a routine, I like to have the same thing over and over again, no surprises. When I started cooking for my family I had to rally work at getting out of my stick routine habits. As wonderful as a routine is we all know that with little ones it never really goes as planned. I tend to find myself in food ruts and routines a lot. I have the same amount of yogurt with the same piece of fruit every morning for months at … [Read more...]
