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Healthy Eating: My Favorite Meatless Monday Meal

January 9 by Kristin

meal planning, vegetarian dinner recips

Let's start the year out fresh.  Let's eat all the vegetables and prep healthy meals like it's our full-time job! I've embraced 'Meatless Monday' as a way to incorporate more greens and get in the habit of eating a little cleaner. This is my go-to recipe for Meatless Monday. The kids love it and it incorporates an entire bag of arugula. This is also a relatively inexpensive meal, so it's perfect if you have extra guests.  I just add a crusty loaf of bread or some rolls on the side and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: healthy cooking, healthy meals, meal planning, meatless monday, vegetarian dinner recipes

Top 9 Holiday Drinks for Kids

December 12 by Kristin

Kids holiday drinks - Fun mocktails to make for the kids this Christmas and New Years Eve!

Let's face it, the holidays are for kids! All the activities and traditions are so our kids will have wonderful memories of this special season. My husband, for example, grew up with his  mom making wassail during the month of December.  She had a special crockpot she would put it in and the kids looked forward to it every year.  Even as an adult, he still looks forward to it every year. You could keep things simple and buy packages of hot cocoa for our kids as a special holiday treat.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, In the Kitchen, Kristin, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: christmas drinks for kids, holiday drinks for kids, holiday traditions for kids

Treats to Make with the Kids: Candy Cane Truffles

December 1 by Kristin

Candy Cane Christmas truffles - kids will have so much fun making these, especially smashing the candy canes!

You've heard those desserts with the word 'crack' in the title?  Crack Pie or Christmas Crack...basically anything that makes your tastebuds go crazy. It's the type of dessert that makes you lose all self-control and the next thing you know, you've eaten half the recipe.  These truffles should probably have the word crack in the title.  The 4 ingredient recipe is delightfully simple and the presentation is magazine-worthy. Try these Candy Cane Truffles for your next holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: candy can truffle, candy cane Christmas truffles, chocolate dipped truffles, chocolate recipes, christmas truffles, holiday dessert, holiday recipes

Savory Breakfast Idea: Turmeric Oats with Acorn Squash

October 19 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Savory Breakfast Idea: Turmeric Oats with Acorn Squash - who says oatmeal has to be sweet?! #spon

*This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, all opinions are 100% our own. When it comes to breakfast, are you a salty or sweet lover? Although I'm notorious for my sweet tooth, I just can't do too much sugar, or even fruit, first thing in the morning. Which is why I cannot wait to try this nutritious breakfast creation from our contributor, Kristin. Instead of traditional oatmeal toppings like fruit and brown sugar, she's gone savory with turmeric oats, eggs, and red onions. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen Tagged With: fall oatmeal recipe, savory acorn squash oats, savory oatmeal recipe

Our Favorite (Quick!) Breakfast for Fall

September 18 by Kristin

Healthy Breakfast: Pumpkin Spice Instant Oatmeal with pecans and cinnamon. Yumm!

*This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, all opinions are 100% our own. With my kids back in school, I've made wholesome breakfasts a priority. I try to switch things up throughout the week so my kids aren't eating the same cereal every day. I want them to feel fueled as they head out to a full day of school.  But, let's be honest...I often don't have the time to cook a big breakfast. I need a quick breakfast for my kids that's also delicious and satisfying. Oatmeal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: easy breakfast for kids, easy school breakfasts, quaker oatmeal, Quaker Pumpkin Spice Instant Oatmeal, sponsored

Halloween Dinner the Kids Will Love: Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

September 16 by Kaley

Halloween Dinner Recipe: Cheesy stuffed peppers that the kids will love!

We have been blessed to find ourselves in a neighborhood that really goes above and beyond on Halloween. You know the one- the houses decorations are over the top, at least a few give out full candy bars, and parents drop kids off by the van load. Last year we started, what I hope will be, an annual tradition of having a few families over to our house for dinner and trick-or-treating on Halloween night. I've been brainstorming filling dinner ideas to serve to all the kids before heading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, In the Kitchen, Kaley Tagged With: Gluten-free Halloween treats, Halloween, halloween dinner, halloween dinner recipes, halloween food, halloween ideas, Halloween kids food, Halloween recipes, halloween stuffed peppers, jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers, kid-friendly halloween dinner ideas

Nutritious Kid Eats: Apple Pie Smoothies

September 13 by Kristin

Apple Pie Smoothies - an easy and nutritious breakfast the kids will love!

Who needs a new nutritious breakfast for the kids that's a snap to whip up? That's what we thought. Our contributor, and mom of two hungry high schoolers and a middle schooler, Kristin is teaming up with our sponsor Juicy Juice to bring you guys another genius recipe.  At our house, school is in full swing.  We were longing for schedule and daily disciplines toward the last weeks of summer and now we are missing those sleep-in mornings and lazy breakfasts.! Therefore, I've decided I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: apple pie smoothie, easy breakfast for school, healthy smoothie, healthy smoothie recipe, simple smoothie, smoothie breakfasts, sponsored

Summer Corn on the Cob: 3 Delicious Ways

August 1 by Kristin

3 Delicious Summer Corn-on-the-Cob Recipes

We're reaching the end of summer season fruits and vegetables like corn, peaches and zucchini. So I feel I'd be remiss if I didn't tell you about my favorite ways to serve fresh corn on the cob to my family. Don't get me wrong, a stick of butter and some salt goes a long way.  But, if you want to amp up your summer veggie game, you've got to try one of these toppings for corn. I love that it elevates the simple vegetable to a 'company's coming' side but it's simple enough that you can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: corn on the cob, recipes for the family, summer vegetable recipes

Lunch Box Hack: Batch Bake and Freeze these Apple Muffins!

July 24 by Kristin

Lunchbox Hack: Batch cook and freeze these delicious apple muffins to add to the lunchbox each day!

As much as I'm loving playing in the sun with the kids these days, there's no denying it... back-to-school is coming. You know what my least favorite part of the school year is? Packing lunch every. single. day. And this year I have two kids to pack for! Which is why I'm absolutely LOVING this lunchbox hack idea from our contributor, Kristin. She's once again teaming up with our sponsor Juicy Juice to bring you guys a great way to easily get a nutritious goodie into your kids' … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: apple muffin recipe, baking with kids, freezable muffin recipe, healthy kid snacks, healthy lunch box ideas, healthy muffin recipe, homemade apple muffins, ideas for school lunches, juicy juice, lunch box ideas

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