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08.11.2015
Jalapeño Peach Panini
This Jalapeño Peach Panini is a serious combination of amazing flavors! I’m so obsessed with this sandwich I ate it for four meals in a row! If you are a parent do you have favorite ages? I actually . . . . don’t. Because I kind of think that each age brings the good and…
08.05.2015
Chocolate Covered Cherry S’mores Dip
This Chocolate Covered Cherry S’mores Dip is incredibly easy to throw together, but is knock your socks off delicious! Have I told you that the kids (well, at this point just Gavin, 7 1/2, and Quinn, almost 4) like to incorporate Elliot into the games they play? It started when I was pregnant with Piper…
08.03.2015
Box Tops Collection Printable
This {FREE} Box Tops Collection Printable is available in two sizes and is a fun way to keep your Box Tops organized and get your kids excited about raising money for their school! Thank you General Mills for sponsoring this post! UPDATED: I have had so many people mention that they are going to make one…
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…
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…