Can you believe it is time to start packing school lunches again? I got a head start by sitting down with my kids and making a weekly meal plan for kids school lunch ideas. Not only did the kids help me plan their school lunch menu, they went grocery shopping with me at Smith's. They helped me find everything on our list and more. It's a good idea to teach kids how to make healthy choices at the grocery store. My kids get more excited about ...
Recipes
No Bake Energy Bites Recipe (Kid Approved!)
My kids love to snack. I am always on the lookout for nutritious snack ideas my kids will actually want to eat. This peanut butter and chocolate No Bake Energy Bites Recipe was an instant hit at my house. Between the kids, my husband and myself, we snarfed all the energy bites down so fast my kids were asking me to make more the very next day! No problem -- no bake energy balls are easy to make. They are packed with protein from peanut ...
Stouffer’s Macaroni and Cheese with a Side of Roasted Green Beans (Quick and Easy Dinner!)
My kids get so happy when they see a Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese at our house because they know one of their favorite meals will be coming up soon. On busy days, I rely on Stouffer's to help me save time making dinner for my family. I pair it with this roasted green beans recipe for a quick and easy balanced family meal. Stouffer's Mac & Cheese recipe includes real, simple ingredients like freshly made pasta, cheddar cheese, milk ...
Three Cheese Tortellini Italian Pasta Salad Recipe (Perfect for Picnics and Potlucks)
This pasta salad recipe tastes so delicious, no one will ever guess just how easy it was for you to make it! It's a real crowdpleaser, and makes the perfect side dish for picnics, potlucks and summer barbeques. You'll love three cheese tortellini pasta combined with your favorite Italian flavors including pepperoni, tomatoes, black olives, banana peppers and shredded Parmesan. Make it ahead of time! This Italian tortellini salad stores ...
Pupcakes Birthday Dog Treats Recipe
I’m sharing Luvsome in my life as part of a Luvsome sponsored series for Socialstars™. All opinions expressed and the pupcakes recipe are my own. #Luvsome Our dog, Bear, recently celebrated his 8th birthday! I can't believe he is already getting up there in dog years. He is still as happy and energetic as ever. The only real clue he's an older dog are the graying hairs on his face. We had a little birthday party for Bear. He ate a ...
Shredded Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos (Instant Pot Chicken Recipes)
How often does your family do taco night at home? I have a delicious recipe for you to try next time you are craving tacos. This shredded cilantro lime chicken can be made quicker than ever (20 minutes cook time!) in the Instant Pot. Yes, I finally got one of those popular pressure cookers - and so far, I am really enjoying cooking with it. Have you got one? Sometimes I feel like I am the last person on Earth to get one. I'm not regretting my ...
Taco Dinner Ideas and a Delicious Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe
Taco dinners are a weekly thing at my house. It's easy, it's fun and everybody will eat it. What more could a mom want out of a meal? Thanks to Cache Valley Creamery for sponsoring this blog post so I can show you how our family does taco night. Plus, I share one of my favorite family recipes using Cache Valley Creamery Natural Cheddar Cheese. As always, the opinions shared are my own. One of the best things about a taco dinner is ...
Kielbasa Recipes: Kielbasa Potatoes and Peppers Skillet
This quick and easy skillet dinner is a great go-to family meal. Make it colorful with your choice of bell peppers, potatoes, onions and your favorite kind of Kielbasa sausage. It can be hard to make a meal that pleases everyone in my family of six. I really tricked my picky eaters this time by using red and orange bell peppers instead of green ones. It seems like if they see something green in their food, they automatically decide they ...
How To Make a Big Football Brownie (With a Round Cake Pan)
Step-by-step how to make a big football brownie using a round cake pan. It's easy. Bake your favorite brownie recipe or mix, make a couple simple cuts and add icing laces. Set, hut! I like quick and easy Super Bowl food ideas. Brownies definitely fit the bill, especially because my favorite brownies come from a mix. It doesn't get much easier than that! Sidenote: I think Ghirardelli's Brownie Mixes are the best, and no, this blog post ...
