Have you ever really, REALLY, wanted to eat healthy? But then you're too busy/lazy/unmotivated/tempted/etc. to actually follow through? Trust me, I've been there. Basically always am. I know, I'm not one to talk. I'm a stay at home mom with access to a budget-friendly grocery store and plenty of time to meal plan, shop and … Continue reading Egg Sausage Breakfast Burritos
Every time I go to any of my doctors, they make various comments insinuating the same general thing: I, and my child, are healthy. The first time a doctor said this to me I froze. Me? Healthy? I just looked at him a little puzzled. He confirmed his comment again. WHAT?! Yes! We are healthy! … Continue reading My Favorite Hacks For Eating Healthy
Welcome to summer, friends! The season of BBQ's, grills and outdoor events. I'm not really sure which is worse... Christmas or summer, but I would say they definitely compete for the top 2 times of the year when I'm dishes up the most food to bring to parties! Personally, I much prefer the food in … Continue reading Creamsicle Jello Salad
Guys, this is one of my favorite recipes of all time! I absolutely love how quick and easy it is. And I ALWAYS have a great response when I make this for potlucks or family get-togethers. Not only is it yummy and quick to put together, it has all the food groups except for grains … Continue reading Berry Spinach Salad
I don't remember when I had this salad for the first time, but I will always remember my reaction to it. Sitting among the potato and macaroni salads at a potluck, I just didn't expect it to be that good... but I saw apples, so I thought it would maybe be the tastiest option. And, … Continue reading Snicker Apple Salad
I love summer. Days spent splashing around at the pool, walks around town at any time of the day, outdoor parties and cookouts... there are some parts of summer that are just all fun and leisure. Yet, at the same time, summer is so hectic. We try to take advantage of the nice weather and … Continue reading 10 Quick Summer Meals
My hubby loves anything that has to do with meat. If that was the only food group I fed him from, he would be very happy. Italian Beef is one of his favorite meals, but it always intimidated me... until I realized it's the simplest recipe! There is practically nothing to it. You just stick … Continue reading The Best Italian Beef
Are you one of those mamas that struggles to get good stuff into your wee babe's mouth? I honestly do not have what I would consider a "picky" child... but I still find myself putting a significant amount of effort into getting the "right" nutrients into him! My child loves mac n' cheese, hot dogs, … Continue reading Toddler Fruit & Veggie Ice Cream
Lasagna was always one of my favorite dishes as a child. The warm, gooey, richness of all the layers of cheese and sauce delighted me. My mom always told me that it was unhealthy, and I assumed that it was a lot of work. So, I just decided I was never going to make it. … Continue reading Lazy Lasagna
Guys, Chicken Alfredo is one of those comfort foods that my mouth literally waters for. And get this: before I was pregnant with my first child, I hated all things cheese... which included Chicken Alfredo (and all cheesy pasta dishes for that matter). Then, this little miracle came into my belly, and immediately cheese was … Continue reading Homemade Chicken Alfredo
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