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07.31.2015
Fresh Raspberry Peach Cobbler
This Fresh Raspberry Peach Cobbler made with fresh raspberries and fresh peaches is the perfect way to bake summer! Pro Tip: When you are ready to murder your three year old because she covered your friends house in foam soap, took out 8 hundredy toys, made the baby cry, and covered the deck in pink…
07.29.2015
Grilled Vegetable Southwestern Quinoa Bowls
These Grilled Vegetable Southwestern Quinoa Bowls are so jam packed with flavor! This is going to be your new favorite salad! So the other day we had gone to a little park in the middle of no where. The kids had a great time and when we were leaving we were thinking we would see if…
07.27.2015
Watermelon Granita
You only need ONE ingredient for this fun and delicious Watermelon Granita! You guys are going to be so annoyed by how many photos this post has, but you know what? Watermelon is pretty, ‘yo! So, I have had lots and lots and lots and lots of people ask me how I do it. How…
07.20.2015
Root Beer Float No Bake Cheesecake Bars
These Root Beer Float No Bake Cheesecake Bars are so easy to throw together, and full of creamy delicious root beer flavor! Did I mention to you guys that Piper got ear tubes a little over a month ago? Seriously, my life is a tornado and I can’t remember what pieces of furniture land on…
07.15.2015
Pizza Stuffed Chicken
This Pizza Stuffed Chicken is such a fun twist on an ordinary baked chicken dinner and would be super easy to switch up with all of your favorite pizza toppings! This Pizza Stuffed Chicken is awesome! It is easy to make, and totally customizable – just stuff it with your favorite pizza toppings! You start…
07.10.2015
Strawberries and Cream Magic Bars
These Strawberries and Cream Magic Bars are pure magic. Made with fresh strawberries and a sugar cookie layer, they are seriously amazing! I also have a recipe for the original seven layer bars! I had another Grinch heart growing by 8 sizes I guess I won’t trade my children for goats moment the other day.…
07.08.2015
S’mores Muddy Buddies
These S’mores Muddy Buddies are so easy to throw together but are such a fun treat! One of my number one guilty pleasures is Puppy Chow. I try not to make it because when I do, I eat just so very much of it. Right behind that on the guilty pleasure list is S’mores. So,…
07.03.2015
S’mores Peanut Butter Cup Mini Pies
These S’mores Peanut Butter Cup Mini Pies are the deliciousness of a s’mores, smacked with a peanut butter cup, and stuffed inside a pie. I dare you to only eat one! Please tell me I’m not the only parent that this happens to. So you’re sitting there contemplating trading your child for a goat and all…
07.01.2015
Not Your Average Bedtime Stories: Must Buy Children’s Books
Not Your Average Bedtime Stories: Must Buy Children’s Books A list of books that you will want to read to your kids over and over, great for kids, but also entertaining for adults! Just like books for adults, books for kids are totally subjective. I personally want to burn certain “classics” so I know that…
06.29.2015
Ranch BLT Pull Apart Bread
This Ranch BLT Pull Apart Bread is super simple to put together but is packed with flavor! Thank you Hidden Valley for sponsoring this insanely delicious recipe! Okay, so here is my typical process for recipe making: I make something. It’s good. I post it. Ooooor . . . I make something. It needs a…
06.26.2015
Peanut Butter and Jelly Dip
This Peanut Butter and Jelly Dip is a fun snack for the kiddos that whips up really fast and is a snack that you can feel good about. Paired with some Horizon Honey Grahams, it’s just about perfect. Thank you Horizon for sponsoring this fun and easy snack! My Facebook feed has been lit up…
06.24.2015
Breakfast Calzones
These Breakfast Calzones are such a fun and easy delicious breakfast! They are perfect for feeding a whole mess of kids! I have a serious question for you guys. At what point do you call it quits on a book? So, I have this thing where I find it so difficult to give up on…