I complained about our lack of winter weather at last week's party. Two days later, we got snow dumped on us followed by a cold front with subzero temperatures. Lesson learned! Actually, the new snow worked out great because we enjoyed a fun President's Day holiday skiing with the kids. Then we came home to warm up with a hearty beef stew. I love being able to use my Instant Pot to make our favorite cold weather meals and comfort foods quick ...
Recipes
Harry Potter Birthday Party Food Ideas
I recently helped my sister throw an amazing Harry Potter party for kids. She did all the hard work finding lots of Harry Potter birthday party food ideas to use at her daughter’s birthday party. A Harry Potter birthday party this magical deserves to be shared! We took lots of photos to help give you the best ideas for a Harry Potter party. For your convenience, we added links to click on directions and where to find Harry Potter party ...
Strawberry Baked Pancakes Recipe + Krusteaz Giveaway
My kids love it when we switch things up and have breakfast foods for dinner. They especially love pancakes and waffles. Our friends at Krusteaz sent us boxes of Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix to help me prepare our Breakfast Night meal. I have been wanting to try a pancake hack I heard about for baked pancakes in the oven. It makes pancakes super easy because you are basically making one big pancake in a 9x13 baking dish. Once the pancake is ...
Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
Mom Always Finds Out is part of the Oriental Trading Blogger Program. All opinions expressed in the blog post are 100% my own. This blog post contains my affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission from purchases made through those links. Slow Cooker Chili Recipe is made with beef, beans and spices for a deliciously flavorful but not-too-spicy chili. It's the perfect way to feed a crowd! Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese and a ...
Meal Time Mom Hacks with Bertolli Chicken Florentine
Conagra Brands sponsored this post, but the opinions are my own. Weeknights can get crazy at my house. From the time the kids get home from school until bedtime is a constant stream of activity. We shuttle back and forth to practices and games, do homework, get ready for bed, and somewhere in the middle of all that we get really hungry and need to eat dinner. A few weeks ago, I realized I not doing a good job at the dinner part. Most ...
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
It couldn't be easier to make your own pumpkin pie spice at home. Plus, this pumpkin pie spice recipe easily doubles (or triples) to make enough to last busy bakers the whole holiday season! Did you know it is much more cost effective to make your own pumpkin spice? I used to think there was some special ingredients in those teeny tiny jars of Pumpkin Pie spice they sell at the store. But nope, there's not. Pumpkin spice ...
Easy Banana Blender Muffins
Easy banana blender muffins are a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack. They taste so good, you won't believe they are made without flour and oil. Banana muffins never last long at my house. My kids love for me to make these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Those are really yummy, but I wanted to see what would happen if I made a flourless, oil-less version. You know, a healthier kind of muffin. This easy banana blender muffin recipe ...
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 ...
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 ...
