I’ve been putting little lunch box notes in my kiddos lunches for the past few years. It’s a great way to let them know you’re thinking about them. It’s something they look forward to, so they say. I used to…
I’ll take any excuse to celebrate. Any reason to make treats with the kids and holidays are the perfect opportunity. In one of my last posts, I talked about the baking classes I was doing a few times a month….
Today is National Pie Day. What better way to celebrate than sharing a recipe for a quick and easy chocolate pie with peppermint whipped cream? Back in November, I ran with an idea I’ve had for a while. I started…
I’ve always been a list maker. I have monthly lists, daily lists and seasonal lists. I still write them down on paper because nothing beats the satisfaction of checking something off a list. I’ll even go back and add it…
Pretzel M&M bites are a favorite treat to make in my house. They’re so easy for the kids to help with and can be done for any occasion. Holidays are usually when we make them, thanks to all of the…
Perspective. One word. For the last 5 or so years, I’ve chosen a word that I want to focus on throughout the year. Usually choosing a word that is meaningful to where my life is at the time but also…
Mini brownies + green icing + M&M = Christmas Tree Brownie Bites How cute are these little brownie Christmas trees?!? I have a slight obsession with my Pampered Chef mini muffin pans. Over the years, some of my favorite recipes…
Puppy Chow. Christmas Crack. Reindeer Munch. White Chocolate Chex Mix. I’ve seen many different names for this kind of snack mix over the year. It’s a popular item to make over the holidays. It’s one that you just cannot stop…
About a month ago, the kids and I were leaving Target when I spotted the new toy catalog for the year. I immediately grabbed two and then a coffee. I knew right then and there that I would have a…
In my early teaching days, I used to be part of an after school enrichment group called book cooks. Once a week, the kids would stay after to listen to a book read aloud and make a fun food item…
Chex mix is one of my favorite things to make during football season. It’s easy to make and fun to snack on during the games. One of my favorites to make is ranch flavored chex mix. In the past, I’ve…
Cranberry Almond Coconut Energy Balls One of my goals this year has been to eat healthier. I spent a good part of last year getting back on track, making a lot of changes with the things I ate, changed the…
