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04.04.2020
Monster Cookie Bars
Monster Cookie Bars are so easy to make, and full of delicious flavor. Such a fun treat to bake with the kiddos! We are incredibly lucky that our kids attend a school district with award winning teachers. They have made virtual learning easier and this transition into home schooling smoother. Daily we are to do…
04.03.2020
Sparkling Rosé Sangria
This Sparkling Rosé Sangria is just four easy ingredients! It is perfect for summer days! It was warmer here yesterday and it made me SO excited for warmer summer days. I immediately wanted to pull out our patio furniture and plan a picnic at the park. What are you most exciteded about for summer? There…
03.30.2020
Easy Ramen
This super easy Ramen recipe is your favorite take out at home! Easy to make with pantry and freezer staples. It feels so silly, but not being able to go out to restaurants on date nights with my husband right now feels hard. Big picture, I know it’s not a big deal. But yeah, it’s…
03.29.2020
Banana Bread
This simple and easy Banana Bread is going to be your go to recipe from here on out! With 10 minutes hands on time, simple tips and easy instructions, you will love this recipe. Truth be told, I always make my Chocolate Chip Banana Bread . . . never this plain version. But the other…
03.25.2020
Homemade Pantry Items
Homemade Pantry Items can be a life saver when you can’t get to the store. Additionally, they taste so much better from scratch! When you can’t get to the store, or the store doesn’t have exactly what you are looking for, it is so helpful to be able to make pantry items from other things…
03.23.2020
Black Beans and Rice
Black Beans and Rice is a one pot dinner made with just a few ingredients from your pantry. It’s a delicious and easy dinner that’s easy on the wallet too! If you are struggling with what to make your family for dinner today, I have a solution for you! This easy black beans and rice…
03.16.2020
Tips For Working From Home
These simple tips for working from home will help make your days easier and more productive! With everyone suddenly forced to work from home, I thought one way I could help was providing a couple tips of things I have learned through the years. I have been working from home for over 8 years, most…
03.15.2020
Easy Southwestern Mac and Cheese
This Easy Southwestern Mac and Cheese is the perfect easy stove top dinner that your family will love! Delicious and done in 30 minutes! Happy Sunday, my friends. We are in the midst of some very weird and trying times. Yesterday on Instagram I shared where I’m at. Stay safe, everyone. And be kind. I…
03.10.2020
Three Bean Salad Recipe
Three Bean Salad is ultimate classic potluck food! With it’s simple ingredients and great flavor, this easy side dish recipe is perfect to bring to a party or just for a weeknight dinner. In case you haven’t picked up on it yet, I love to cook. And that love of cooking was one of the…
03.05.2020
Black Bean Tacos
Black Bean Tacos make for a delicious and affordable easy dinner. Done in about 20 minutes, and full of flavor! This will become a favorite for vegetarians and meat eaters. Recently, a good friend of mine posted on Facebook that she was looking for more vegetarian options to feed her family. She talked about how…
03.03.2020
Pea Soup Recipe
Pea Soup requires just a few simple ingredients and only 25 minutes. This recipe is easy enough for a weeknight, but delicious enough to entertain with. A friend of mine taught me how to make this recipe, not really giving me measurements, but more of the general idea of how to make this delicious soup.…
02.29.2020
Taco Pizza
Taco Pizza is such a great easy pizza recipe. It is the perfect thing to make when you are out of ideas and want something delicious! I got the best text message from my neighbor the other day. She was about to make her teenage son some muffins, and he (who is truly one of…