It's that time of year when I just start wanting to stock the freezer. It's like nesting when you're pregnant times 4. When it comes to the morning hours, I need to do all that I can to survive them. And one of those things is stocking the freezer (and getting in the habit again of doing this weekly!) with pancakes, muffins, etc. for breakfast and lunchboxes. I had some … [Read more...]
How to Choose & Cut a Cantaloupe
How to cut cantaloupe so the kids can easily eat it, plus how to choose the perfect cantaloupe while shopping! Because I've been asked a number of times in the past few weeks, and recently showed a friend who was having dinner with us, I thought I'd share how I cut a cantaloupe to serve to the kids. Two of the kids have a 'skin issue'...meaning that they don't like the skin … [Read more...]
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Avocado, Grapefruit with Goat Cheese Salad
I'm sharing this salad in honor of my stepsister. It's her favorite and she always makes it for family dinners when she's in town from New York. She usually adds blue cheese, but I'm including goat cheese because it sits better with my tummy. I saw a food blogger friend share her new favorite dressing on Instagram this past weekend and it just so happens to be the best … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 1
Welcome to the first day of our new 31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas that we'll be doing for the month of August! I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be...so I thought I'd help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What's In Day 1's Lunchbox?! Peaches … [Read more...]
20 Gluten Free Slow Cooker Freezer Packs For $150
Have you ever wished you could make enough crockpot dinners to last for weeks, so you can just let it cook, while you enjoy your time with your family each night? Each Meal Feeds 4 People And Costs Less Than One Family Member's Meal Out! Let me introduce you to the... What better way to help you survive and thrive the busyness of life than with a 20 Meals for $150 plan … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas
This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This is our final recipe in the 31 Days of Slow Cooker Meals...you can find the complete list here! I will be compiling all of the recipes featured in the series plus a few others and giving it away as a free e-cookbook soon! :) I ran errands yesterday morning...lots of errands...then … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Crisp
Alright friends. There is nothing sexy about the way this looks. In fact, I think it looks the opposite of sexy. I didn't have any ice cream or whipped cream to garnish this with...so I'm left with un-sexy looking apple crisp. But let me talk to you a minute about the taste. The taste is uber sexy. I think it's the way the the slow cooker cooks the apples, and how the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Ride ‘Em Cowboy Beef
Can you see the beef peeking out from underneath the mountain of beans, corn and zesty tomatoes?!!? This is the perfect 'clear out the pantry' meal...and the perfect 'I'm rushing out the door and don't have time to make dinner' meal. Because the hands on time on this is about 4 minutes. Minute One. Place beef roast in the slow cooker. Minute Two. Add seasoning to the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
When I shared the Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes a few weeks back, I didn't realize that I had never shared the Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes on this site. We have these often, especially in the winter months...and of course at holiday meals. I love using my slow cooker to make sweet potatoes because it's one.less.dish.in.the.overcrowded.oven. So...here they are...sharing them at … [Read more...]