With summer just around the corner, my mind is turning to cookouts, pool parties, and the patriotic holidays that surround them. I’m always on the lookout for easy treats to…
Slime is all the rage these days! We have our own recipe for slime when I would use slime in my autistic son’s various therapies. Nowadays people are getting creative…
I love wine. That’s no shock to anyone here right?! Well a good friend of mine I makes THE best sangria ever. Hands down. He’s given me his recipe but no…
If you’re looking for an adorable, delicious treat for the kids that’s not too heavy, these fun springtime fortune cookies are the perfect solution. Whether you put them out to start…
Looking for something truly unique to serve at your next get together? These easy to make shooters have all of the flavors of a Samoas Girl Scout cookie but with…
Sometimes you need a quick, but impressive snack for a playdate. Or maybe you want to shake up your breakfast routine. I was excited when I was asked to partner on…
It’s hard to imagine improving on the perfection that is a Thin Mint cookie. Once our yearly stockpile runs out, we’re forced to wait until those adorable little girls com…
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, everything Irish is on our mind! Whether your ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle or you’re just Irish at heart, it’s the…
In parenting we have lots of debates. Formula vs. breast fed, cloth vs. disposable diapers, vax vs. non-vax, but I have never come across a more heated debate than that…
I love gnocchi. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Nothing is better on a cold day than a plate of warm gnocchi with a thick and rich sauce. In the summer you…
I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to food. I love to taste fresh, real ingredients and I especially love when a dish is so perfectly and simply…
Okay, these are so adorable your kids will beg you to make gummies of all kinds! Who knew it would be so easy as well?! These fun Shamrock Gummies are…
Originally posted over at my sister-site MommyNeedsaBreak.com, I thought y’all would enjoy this trick I learned for saving big money on breakfast! If you love to save time and money, this…
My kids have a slight cereal marshmallow addiction and I’m pretty sure they get it from me. Here is an adorable treat that’s sure to please the whole family! Print…
This post contains affiliate links to stuff we love! Did you get an Instant Pot for Christmas this year? Along with the rest of the world? I didn’t, but I’ve got one now and I’m going a little nutso with it. It’s a beautiful machine, it really is. I have the 5-quart version of this…
Heeey — so how’s everybody doing? Emerging from your turkey coma okay? Ready to head into Christmas? We’re headed to the mountains tomorrow to cut down a tree, which is huge fun. But I don’t know if you’ve noticed, our Colorado trees are…unique. Sparse. They’re sparse. And the kids and I always go overboard trying…
Ingredients: 2 1/2 C Flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 12 Tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter/margarine 1 C sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 Tsp Vanilla extract Directions: Have all the ingredients at room temperature. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an…
Last weekend, I had was invited to brunch with America’s First Bachelorette, Trista Sutter. We do that sometimes, you know. Go for brunch and catch up on life. Allright, fiiiiine. It wasn’t just me. Actually, a group of bloggers and writers met together for Honest Tea’s #RefreshinglyHonest brunch, where we talked about how important it…
Every fall I make these cookies. They are INSANE! The kids go nuts for them. I’m going to make them again this week with pomegranate craisins instead of cranberries. I also make a powdered sugar glaze on top. Yum! Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract…
Looking for a quick and easy dinner that’s filling and great for fall? Today I’m sharing with you my super secret recipe. It’s one that I use often in the fall and winter, especially when I have little time to put something together. It has 5 ingredients, most of which I have on hand at…