The dog days of summer are here. There are days and weeks left until school routines start again. June and July passed in what felt like 5 minutes. But when you scroll back through your photo roll, you sure did have some great summer fun! (I know our family did!) We did eat a lot of hot dogs for lunch - because easy, delicious, kids can make themselves. And we … [Read more...]
3 Lunch Box Packing Essentials
These 3 lunch box packing are essentials in my kitchen. I'm big on consistency, simplicity and having just what I need. And these are what I use and need everyday for lunch box packing! Some of the kids work on their own lunches (with help from me, sometimes). And some of the kids get their lunches packed by yours truly. This year we will work on our 2nd grader … [Read more...]
3-Ingredient, No-Bake Lemon Dessert
I like easy. I need easy. I like simple. I need simple. I like sweets. I need dessert. (Every so often!) I like lemon. I need this no-bake lemon dessert. I could go on, but...I think I'd rather get back into the kitchen and make another round of this delish dessert. Three ingredients. Pound cake. (Store bought - because EASY. But feel free to make your … [Read more...]
Defining Chores, Responsibilities and Jobs
There are two things I want to teach my boys: How to make more than a box of Mac n Cheese for a meal. How to work hard and manage their money well. Seriously. That's it. (Well, maybe a few other things. But these are top of the list.) I shared a funny meme recently that read: ME: I need some help around here. ME, later: No, not like that...here, I'll do … [Read more...]
Buffalo Wing Foil Packs, for the Grill!
In the recent past, our family has become slightly obsessed with the buffalo wing sauce plus Ranch dressing combo. We've made nachos, tacos, burritos, shredded chicken for salads, and now these foil packs. It's silly simple: mix up the Ranch and buffalo wing sauce. Pour over wings, then wrap in foil. Grill or bake, as directed! Then, top with crumbled blue cheese and even … [Read more...]
Baked Chicken Tetrazzini
There are some recipes that just sound complicated or like they will take a long time to prepare so we just skip them. But, this one for my Baked Chicken Tetrazzini should be added to your meal plan STAT! It can be on the table from start to finish in 30 minutes with only 10 of those minutes being anything you have to do. Delicious shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce
This Instant Pot Bolognese sauce has such a rich, deep flavor. You could use your Instant Pot's saute function to brown the ground beef with the bacon pieces, or you could brown those in a skillet. I personally prefer to brown in a skillet and drain well, before adding to the Instant Pot. But if you want to dirty 1 less dish, then use your IP insert and the saute function to … [Read more...]
Garlic Chicken Kebabs
Grill time!! These Garlic Chicken Kebabs will rock your socks off and here's why. The chicken marinates in a simple, homemade lemon and garlic marinade. The acidity from the lemon juice both softens and adds flavor to the chicken. The end result is a perfect bite of chicken, waiting for you on the kebab. And if you're wondering if these are freezer friendly, the answer is … [Read more...]
Berry Yogurt Breakfast Pops
When you wake up and it's 82 degrees and 97% humidity, I've often wondered 'why can't I have a popsicle for breakfast?!?' Welp...I can. And you can. And your kids can. Because HOT HOT HOT...and we all want a COLD COLD COLD breakfast option! These babies are packed with delicious-ness and will be ready and waiting for you in the freezer when we wake up. You can put … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Plum Pork Tenderloin
Real plums. And plum sauce. And not heating up your kitchen and still having a great 'meat and potatoes meal' - here you go! This unique flavor combo will not disappoint! Pork plays really nicely with fruits like applesauce and turns out it does well with plum too. Before we get to the recipe, I wanted to share a little about plum sauce... It's the amazing sauce that … [Read more...]