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18 Things You Didn’t Know Your Slow Cooker Could Make

October 25 by Natalie

The slow cooker is all the rage these days (thank you, Pinterest!). I am all about putting my kitchen appliances to work, but I haven’t made much more than the usual pot roasts, soups and pulled meats. I did a little research and found some atypical slow cooker recipes worthy of sharing. Some made sense, but some just blew my mind - I mean, Chex Mix in the slow cooker?? Crazy. Row One- Brownies, Yogurt, Artisan Bread Row Two- Dulce de Leche, Baked Potatoes, Oatmeal Row Three- Lemonade, Chex … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Natalie Tagged With: crock pot, dinner ideas, meal planning, slow cooker

Best DIY Birthday Cake Ever

October 23 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

So easy to make and vehicle-loving kids are SO impressed!

I've discussed in the past our family's evolution from throwing picture perfect birthday parties to establishing birthday traditions instead. Recently C turned four and this year was no exception. We celebrated him by sharing dollar store trinkets with his preschool class, embarking on a special outing to the Space Needle and Seattle's monorail, having dinner at his favorite restaurant with the grandparents, and letting him help make his birthday cake.  There was a present or two thrown in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: boys birthday, boys birthday cake, construction birthday, construction birthday cake, simple birthday cake

Two Dinners from One Tasty Crockpot

October 4 by Natalie

Any recipe that starts with the words “double duty” has to be good, right? We are all looking for a few recipes that cut down on our time in the kitchen. I’m excited to say I’ve developed a slow cooker recipe that provides you with not one, but two flavorful meals. Jackpot! If you are already a fan of Thai food, you’re going to love this double duty dinner. If you’re a little timid when it comes to trying new things, I encourage you to give Thai food a try. These meals are flavorful, but not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Life: Simplified, Natalie

Easy Family Dinner

August 20 by Natalie

Ever get stuck in the slow-cooker rut in your quest for a simple super?  Natalie is here today reminding us that just because a meal takes a little longer to cook, doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing it. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Natalie

Healthy Snack: Roasted Chickpeas

August 3 by Natalie

Chickpeas are such a great way to sneak fiber into your diet (don't miss our 10 easy lunch ideas using chickpeas too!)... When it comes to snacks are you a salty person or sweet?  (I'm both - why choose, right?)  Either way, Natalie's got something for you today.   In her continued quest to live sugar-light, she's had to get creative with her snacks.  Today she's got a total of four variations, some salty and some sweet, of her new favorite: roasted chickpeas.  The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Natalie Tagged With: chickpea snacks, chickpeas, garbanzo beans, roasted chickpeas, roasted garbanzo beans

My Emergency Go-To Meal Plan

July 17 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

You guys know by now I'm a big fan of meal planning.  Wether its through an online service or via one of the many options available online, including MPMK's own 6 week meal plan, a well thought out plan is a major time saver. But what about those days, or weeks, when you barely have time to cook let alone meal plan?   I've found myself up against a lot of those weeks lately.  So I've developed one more meal plan - an emergency week meal plan.  This is my list of five weeknight meals and a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Meal Planning, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Tagged With: easy dinners, getting organized, meal planning, organizing, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life, quick dinners

Lunch Menu

June 11 by Natalie

  If you're an MPMK facebook fan then you know the kids were sick last week.  Well, now both my hubby and I are down for the count.  Is there any way to avoid this from happening?  It's been nearly four years with kids and I've yet to find one. Luckily, Natalie is back today with another easy meal idea with endless possibilities.  These yummy sandwiches are perfect for a quick lunch or a casual summer dinner.  I especially like the idea of letting the littles build their own.  C … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Natalie

Good Coffee

May 27 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Best at-home iced coffee recipe ever! (And there's a healthier version included too.)

Happy memorial day weekend!  How are you spending your day off?  The family and I are working outside on the yard as much as possible.  Now that summer is officially here, I wanted to quickly pop in and share my new favorite summer drink - iced coffee via the Keurig.   I know the newest version of the Keurig has an iced coffee setting but mine doesn't and, honestly, even if it did I probably couldn't be bothered to think far enough ahead to buy the special iced coffee k-cups. Instead I go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Life: Simplified Tagged With: iced coffee recipe, keurig iced coffee recipe, make iced coffee at home

A New Favorite

April 18 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

You know how every once in a while you stumble on something simple that makes life a little better?  For me that "something" is a recently re-discovered delicacy: the frozen banana.  To be honest I've always been a bit indifferent when it comes to bananas.  Sure, I'd power one down as a poor excuse for a breakfast when running out the door, but my general attitude towards them could pretty much be summed up as "meh".   It's amazing the difference a little time in the freezer can make.  … [Read more...]

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