Hacks and Tips for Striking the Right Balance of Clean and Convenience in Your Routines As we turn this corner into a new year, a question about cleaning that keeps coming up in conversations is "how much is too much?" How often should I be disinfecting?! How much bleach is too much?! I'm going to break this all down for you below. The pendulum certainly … [Read more...]
Easy Meal Planning Strategies for Anyone Who Dreads Meal Planning
Can’t Stay on the Meal Plan Bandwagon? Try This… The Problem with Meal Plans Here's the thing my friend. My guess is that you are... overthinking meal planning... are overwhelmed by the process... tired of doing this week after week after month after year... wanting to add more variety into your meal rotation, but you don't know what to try? First, I want … [Read more...]
Monterrey Beans with Cheese
Beans & Rice doesn't have to be boring! Try this Monterrey Beans with Cheese dish for a scrumptious, filling dinner! Beans and rice. Rice and beans. It can get boring. But it doesn't HAVE to be! This recipe is bursting with flavor, has budget-friendly ingredients, is served with a nice variety of colors, and will fill up those hungry tummies in your home! How to … [Read more...]
Raspberry Chocolate “Tortilla Wrap” – Viral TikTok Trend Valentine’s Dessert
When a new trend goes viral on TikTok just before Valentine's Day, you make these Raspberry Chocolate "Tortilla Wraps!" About a week ago, a new "tortilla wrap" - which is a not-so-fancy way to say folded quesadilla - went crazy on TikTok and, just like that, it's the latest food craze online. It's pretty simple....and after you see how it works, you'll wonder why you've … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day: Family Charcuterie Board & Game Night
Trying to come up with something special for Valentine's Day?! Show your love by creating a pretty food board and pulling out some new games for a fun family night! Staying home on Valentine's Day is what all the cool kids are doing. And by cool kids, I mean me and my family :) I'm spending what I WOULD be spending on a night out for two, on a charcuterie board and … [Read more...]
Keto “Hashbrown” Beef Bake
Ask and you shall receive! It's the KETO version of our crazy popular Hashbrown Beef Bake! This Hashbrown Beef Bake is a FAVORITE both in our home, and around this here website. I whipped up a Keto version using a combination of frozen cauliflower florets and riced cauliflower, in place of the shredded potatoes. Mixing the "big and little" cauliflowers … [Read more...]
Hashbrown Sausage Bake
That's right! It's the breakfast version of our most popular recipe! Introducing...Hashbrown Sausage Bake! For this breakfast version, we are just switching out the beef for sausage. Now you can serve this fan favorite recipe for any meal of the day! How to Make Hashbrown Sausage Bake Brown the ground breakfast sausage. Drain if needed. In a mixing bowl, … [Read more...]
Fiesta Sloppy Joes
Fiesta Sloppy Joes are the messy sandwiches we all love, with a fun pop of color! (and veggies!!) Get a lovely flavor balance and little extra pop of sweet from the red bell peppers. I'm naming these "Fiesta" Sloppy Joes because they are bright and colorful, both in looks and flavor. The red, green, and yellow remind me of the "Fiesta" season that we celebrate here in … [Read more...]
Ravioli with Caramelized Onions and Parmesan
Need something besides marinara or alfredo for your next pasta night?! Make this scrumptious "base" and toss with your favorite filled or non-filled pasta! I am OBSESSED with this new "base" for a pasta dish. First, you caramelize sliced onions in some olive oil, balsamic vinegar with a pinch of sugar. Once they are caramelized, you pour in some heavy cream and then some … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas & A Word about Perseverance through Trials
Daisy, Erin, Austin, Ryan, Charlie, Tyler, Steve & Cody It's been one year since “the series of unending crises" began for our family. One year ago, our upstairs hot water heater sprung a massive leak that woke us up at 2 am to 2 stories full of water. We moved out into a hotel, then into a rental home for 6 months while our home was renovated. In February, … [Read more...]