Granola is a fantastic and tasty breakfast...but I prefer to make it myself for a couple reasons. It's cheaper. I can control the flavor I'm gonna share 2 secrets with you today that will help you make THE PERFECT GRANOLA. (I'm not exaggerating. I'm also not shouting, I'm just really excited because it really is the perfect stuff!) These are 2 tips that I've never shared on … [Read more...]
The Importance of Being “One Step Ahead”
The plan is ready for you! 85 Freezer Friendly, Make-Ahead Breakfasts & Snacks for $140!!! Get it now! I've got a free treat for you to download from our Freebie Center...5 Grab 'N Go Breakfast Recipes! Kaboom...can you feel your mornings getting easier yet? … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies
Yup, yup. This is a super basic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, with the chocolate chips swapped out for cinnamon chips, plus the addition of a secret spice. Two weeks ago, I snatched a couple bags from the store to try in a new recipe and ended up with some extra cinnamon chips so I made these amazing cookies. These might become 'our family cookie'... One kid likes … [Read more...]
Monkey Breakfast Salad
I'm always looking for new breakfast ideas. And when I saw this one on Pinterest, I knew instantly that it would become part of my regular rotation. I often make the kids baked oatmeal, or muffins, or scrambled eggs for breakfast, but find myself usually making something different. When they have cereal and sausage, I grab a muffin from the freezer to eat in the car during … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Two dudes in my family aren't fans of chocolate chip cookies. CCCs are generally my go-to cookie because I have my favorite recipe memorized and can make them from scratch without too much thought. Since there is usually some grumbling from a portion of the dude crowd whenever chocolate chip cookies are made, I'm trying to mix things up and make more oatmeal raisin type … [Read more...]
Coconut Key Lime Bread
Last week a dream came true for me. This dream has been 2 years in the making. Not long after I found out I was pregnant with Cuatro in the summer of 2012, a terrible longing for the beach came over me. Like, a crazy longing. To be at the beach, by myself...with my girlfriends. (My husband is a mountain guy, so a beach vacation with him might be a bad idea!) When you have … [Read more...]
Berry Cherry Jubilee
This summer, I had the pleasure of meeting the duo behind the very popular Simple Green Smoothies. I drool over their Instagram feed every day. And often end up making something similar to what they posted for my morning smoothie. (Or my lunch smoothie, when I have 'those' mornings and I can't get to blending my morning smoothie!) Their hearts are so big and they are … [Read more...]
15+ Nut-Free School Snack Ideas
15+ Nut Free School Snack Ideas that are Convenient and Easy to Handle for Young Children! Well, I'm not sure about you and your kids, but all 3 of my school aged boys get to take snacks this year. (And by get to, I mean 'have to'...because they eat a very early breakfast (6:30 am!) and have a late lunch (11:45 am!)...that's a long time to go without food for little … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ok, friend. You have to make these. They are one of my kids' most popular requests for lunch boxes...and I saved them for the end of our 31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas. I sent them on their first day of school this week. I had stashed a few in the very back of the freezer, so they would actually make it to the first day of school. I dropped 2 into each lunch box and sent them … [Read more...]
Chocolate Raspberry Bites
Because I love chocolate and I love raspberries. And I love them together. mmmmm. mmmm. This is super simple and goes like this... Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or in a double boiler. Follow the directions on the photo above, using a mini muffin tin. Freeze or chill the bites. (I prefer to freeze mine...so I'm less tempted to eat 13 at one time. … [Read more...]