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04.26.2017
How to Start Seedlings in Yogurt Cups
Once you know how to start seedlings in yogurt cups, you can get a jump on your vegetable garden each year! I’m so excited to be partnering with Yoplait to bring you this fun gardening tip! One of my very favorite parts about summer is having a vegetable garden. It’s one of my kids’ favorite parts…
04.24.2017
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is such a perfectly delicious simple dessert! Just as I am sitting down to write this post I’m realizing that this is my third dessert in a row that is some combination of peanut butter and chocolate . . . . . . . . . . and…
04.21.2017
Fudgy Peanut Butter Hand Pies
These Fudgy Peanut Butter Hand Pies are made with only four ingredients and are super delicious. Fun to make with the kids and satisfies a sweet tooth in no time! These Fudgy Peanut Butter Hand Pies with Pillsbury pie crust are made so easily. If you are looking for dessert recipes for kids, this one…
04.19.2017
One Pot Meatball Stroganoff
If you’re looking for a quick, easy crowd pleasing comfort food, this One Pot Meatball Stroganoff is perfect. It only takes 35 minutes and tastes delicious! I’m so happy to be partnering with Gold’n Plump to bring you this amazingly fast and, amazingly delicious one pot meal! Gold’n Plump Chicken Meatballs are perfection in this dish…
04.17.2017
Black Bottom Banana Peanut Butter Pie
This Black Bottom Banana Peanut Butter Pie has a chocolate ganache bottom and delicious creamy filling. Peanut butter, banana, and chocolate together for the win! Did you all have a good Easter? We went to Disney World!! We took our 9, 5, and almost three year olds to Florida for five days and we totally survived! You guys,…
04.12.2017
Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo
This Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo is a twist on the classic that is lower in calories, but completely satisfying and delicious! Sure to become a family staple. I am as happy as ever to be partnering with Horizon Organic to bring you this lighter version of a classic. We are Horizon lovers and serve their products…
04.07.2017
Sunset Sangria
This Sunset Sangria is made with orange, strawberry, rum and will quickly become a favorite! The name of my blog is no joke. I do enjoy a nice glass of white wine while I’m crafting. (Actually, a glass of white wine, a quiet house, some Florence + The Machiene, and my craft room seem like a slice…
04.05.2017
Taco Pasta Salad
This Taco Pasta Salad is a family favorite! This pasta salad recipe is perfect for BBQs, potlucks and big family gatherings! It has a secret ingredient that stops everyone in their tracks! Make a bunch of BLT Ranch Burgers, a big Zucchini Sheet Cake, a huge batch of my mom’s Bacon Spinach Salad and you…
03.31.2017
How to make a Beer Bread Dip Bowl
I mean, who wouldn’t want to know how to make a Beer Bread Dip Bowl? Basically the only way you will want to serve dips again! Years and years (and years and years) I had some friends that I would get together with to watch the Bachelor – so long ago in fact that this…
03.29.2017
Crustless Vegetable Quiche
This Crustless Vegetable Quiche is easy to make and only 120 calories a slice! This is an easy breakfast quiche recipe that is perfect to make for any brunch or even for a weekday breakfast. The left overs are great! This vegetarian no crust quiche recipe is great if you are looking eat lighter. This…
03.22.2017
Sheet Pan Vegetables and Lemon Pepper Baked Cod Recipe
This Sheet Pan Vegetables and Lemon Pepper Baked Cod Recipe is such an easy delicious meal that is done in under 30 minutes! This lemon baked cod with butter is such a simple recipe that still is full of flavor! Whether you are observing Lent and need more fish recipes in your life, or you…
03.20.2017
Mint Chocolate Brownies
These Mint Chocolate Brownies are easy to make and are a family favorite. Chewy chocolate brownies topped with a cool mint frosting and more chocolate on top, these babies are hard to resist! These Mint Chocolate Brownies are a recipe my mom passed down to me, though it was by no means original to her.…