Where has summer gone? I know it only officially started a few days ago but I'm already feeling like it's half over. Admittedly, this is probably because the second half of our summer is jam-packed with travel. So the leisurely, "lets just chill and not plan anything more than a 30 minute swim lesson every day", part of summer feels like it's rapidly disappearing. Never-the-less, we still have a few quintessential summer milestone to go. Not the least of which is the 4th of July. We already … [Read more...]
Go-To Get Together Recipe: Fiesta Dip
One of my favorite recipes over the hot summer months when no one wants to cook is this Fiesta Dip. It comes together in 15 minutes, tastes amazing and doubles as a side dish. I've become known for this recipe and I'm not giving up the secret that it's so easy to make! Most days I have the ingredients on hand, so I can serve it with grilled chicken for dinner any night of the week. When we're headed to a potluck or get-together, I serve it as a dip and never go home with … [Read more...]
Easy Summer Treats: Banana Pops
Natalie's back today with a really fun alternative to summer ice cream - frozen banana pops. I can't wait to try these with S and C (and steal a few for myself too). The cream cheese breakfast versions are especially calling my name. Let me just cut to the chase with you guys, you and your kids are going to love these pops. I know this because: A) kids love anything on a stick B) kids love rolling sticky stuff in other stuff … [Read more...]
9 Family Dinners Perfect for Beginning Kid Cooks
Bringing kids into the kitchen not only teaches them valuable skills that will serve them well later in life, it gives you time with them. And we all know that time is precious. Start using the time you're making dinner to involve the kids. There are nights where you're eating on the run or you have company coming and it might not be the best time to have a little one helping you. But, on the nights where it's just the family and you don't have any place to be, involve your kids in the … [Read more...]
Good Idea: Protein-Powered Blender Muffins
What's better than a batch of freshly made muffins? Muffins that can be made in minutes in your blender. Simply dump ingredients into your blender and mix. Pour into the muffin tins and you're done! If only everything could be this easy. (To make it even more simple, check out this amazing non-stick and dishwasher safe silicon muffin tin.) Blender muffins are the perfect after school snack or lunch time accompaniment. The following recipe is made with Kodiak Cakes mix to add … [Read more...]
12 Crock Pot Easter Dishes
Whether you typically celebrate Easter with a fancy breakfast, a traditional ham dinner, or something in between, we can all use a short cut here and there to make meal prep easier, right? And what could be easier than setting it and forgetting it in a crock pot while you go on an egg hunt with the kids? Today we've rounded up a dozen delicious (and kinda genius) slow cooker dishes perfect for your Easter table. There are some classics, like carrot cake and honey glazed ham, that I didn't know … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Homemade Baby Food
Do you guys make your own baby food? It's something I always wanted to do but never quite got my system down in time. Our contributor, Kaley, though? She absolutely knows here stuff. She walks you through every step and points out the exact tools you'll need to get the job done quickly and easily. She makes it look so easy I'm going to give it a go and serve it up to my kids in reusable pouches like these as a nutritious snack! Oh, and P.S., be sure you check out all of Kaley's brilliant … [Read more...]
Kid-Friendly Baking: Chocolate Heart Rice Krispy Treats
Did you know that cake decorators sometimes use rice krispie treats to mold under fondant for things like, say a giant cowboy hat? It's true! The rice krispie treat recipe can be used as a type of playdough. Once it has slightly cooled, you can mold it into any shape you like. In honor of the upcoming holiday, we decided to make up a batch and shape them into Valentine hearts. You can stop there, or you can really take it up a notch by dipping them in white chocolate and adding red … [Read more...]
7 Skinny Coffee Drinks You Can Make at Home
I'm a morning person. I wake up at 5:00am to work out, I come home and enjoy a cup of simple black coffee. It starts my day out right and I'm packing lunches and making breakfast for the kids like a pro. This leads into my work day where I'm ticking off my to-do list, preparing myself a healthy lunch and picking up the kids from school. That's about the time I hit a wall. It's that afternoon slump that gets my every time. Instead of reaching for a snack that will only … [Read more...]
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