Thank you to Mott’s® for sponsoring this article. Grab goodness on-the-go with Mott’s®. It’s not uncommon to see adorable lunchbox pictures strewn all over Pinterest. While I love the way they look as really fun ideas for kids the reality is, I’m a busy mom of four. I…
What is your favorite comfort food? As the chill of fall fills the air, I love curling up in a blanket and eating my favorite comfort food: chicken and dumplings. When I was a little girl, I would beg my mom to cook dumplings for dinner. Now as…
I received Lindsay olives samples and compensation for this recipe and kids lunch box packing tips in this post. All opinions and ideas are my own. Have your children ever complained, “Not another PB&J” about their school lunches? Most of the time, my kids are just fine and…
I received a Target gift card to shop for ingredients as well as StarKist and Flatout samples in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. I love simple and easy dinner recipes, they just make life so much easier! So, when I received a challenge to…
A few weeks back, I began the quest to find delicious, quick, and inexpensive recipes that my family could enjoy for dinner. Tired of cooking the same meals countless times, I decided to summon my friends for their input and advice. A friend recommended the idea of cooking…
As a little girl, I remember having Friday night pizza night with my family; my dad would gather the whole family into the kitchen where we could create our own pizza. As a child, I enjoyed spreading out the dough, sprinkling the cheese, and adding my own toppings….
If you have kids at home, you know that school is in season and weeknights are now BUSY! From homework, to sports and practices, to meetings with the teachers – schedules always get hectic once school is back in session. That means, dinner time is often just as…
I love to cook on my wood stove. I can’t wait for the weather to change so I can light that fire and cook up this yummy hearty French Lentil stew. It is a hit even with my youngest children. I really love the way you can serve…
I have learned the key to tender beans: Do not add salt until after they have cooked to tender. I let my beans soak over night covered by about 2 inches of water. Then in the morning, I removed any that were floating on top of the water…
School is already in session here in Arizona and the fundraising requests have already started. All of our schools really need any extra funding they can get to bring quality learning tools into the classrooms, fund activities, and improve other aspects of the classrooms and campus. I really…
Have you ever really wanted something with good flavor but it is going to be a hot day and you don’t want to eat anything hot. This cold tuna noodle salad is one of my husbands favorites for lunch at work on a hot day. He loves to…
I am a huge fan of comfort foods; mashed potatoes, dumplings, rolls, etc. Although many of these dishes bring a smile to my face, nothing tastes better than a plate of homemade Macaroni and Cheese. The first time I made this recipe, it became an instant family favorite….