Secret menu drink at Starbucks – the Cinderella Latte – as a quick bread or muffin! Pumpkin + white chocolate + a touch of mocha/espresso makes for THE BEST FALL MUFFINS AND QUICK BREAD! Have you heard of the Cinderella Latte from the ‘bucks?! It’s on the secret menu. Not all baristas even know about it. You HAVE TO TRY IT! It’s basically a … [Read more...]
The Fruit Flag Dessert – July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day!
If you're looking for a patriotic and uber healthy dessert, look no further! For Memorial Day, we headed to my dad's house for a backyard BBQ. Before I had both feet in the door, I'd been recruited to help with the fruit flag. It's not terribly time intensive, and with 2 of us working on it, I was surprised at how quickly it came together. And I learned quite a few tricks … [Read more...]
Patriotic Red, White & Blue Charcuterie Board
This Patriotic Charcuterie Board is full of red, white, and blue snacks that everyone will love for your next Memorial Day or 4th of July gathering! Friend! You love the Valentine's Charcuterie Board SO MUCH. I decided to share another one with you - for any and all of your patriotic (in the USA!) celebrations. I know I have friends from all over the world who … [Read more...]
Jalapeño Popper Quick Bread
This beautiful Jalapeño Popper Quick Bread is a must-try if you love jalapeños and all things good! Savory quick bread made with all the ingredients of your favorite jalapeño popper! I'm surprised I even was able to take photos of this Jalapeño Popper Quick Bread. Because it smelled amazing while it was cooking, and the minute it came out of the oven the boys in my … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the best way to eat your veggies... but also have a treat! Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the breakfast you need in your life right now! Double chocolate. Double delicious. Does it get any better when you get chocolate and some veggies in the form of a cute little fluffy muffin?! They are kid-friendly too, because … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Scotcheroos
A yummy twist on "Hawgs" or "Special K Bars" or "Special K Cookies" - Salted Caramel Scotcheroos! This sweet treat goes by several names, and you can call them whatever you like...but I call them DELICIOUS! The base is a combo of cereal with a sugar-almond butter mixture that makes for a slightly sweet and crunchy bite. And the top is a combo of melted chocolate … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Recipe
Your favorite flavors of fall blended with steel cut oats, cooked to perfection in this Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe! Around our house, we made a.l.o.t. of oatmeal in the Instant Pot. It's our preferred "breakfast" cooked in the Instant Pot, except it's not usually eaten for breakfast. It's usually the "2nd dinner" option for the boys. You see, I can start the Instant Pot … [Read more...]
30+ Soft or Crunchy Lunchbox Ideas for Your Sensory or Anxious Child
If you have an anxious child or a "sensory kid" and are struggling with lunchbox ideas, you have landed in the right place. My name is Erin Chase and I am a mom of four boys. Two of them are "sensory kids" and one is an anxious kid. They are different and similar in so many ones, but one of them landed himself in feeding therapy as a young toddler. I learned so … [Read more...]
Watermelon-Mint Popsicles
Homemade popsicles just got a little easier to make! No freezing, no mixing, no blending, no waiting. Well, maybe a little waiting...but not much! There isn't anything more refreshing in the summer than popsicles, especially homemade ones with fresh fruit. This busy mom is short on time and these watermelon-mint pops are a great way to enjoy homemade popsicles in a … [Read more...]
Triple Berry Smoothie Bowl
Why are smoothie bowls such a thing?! Why am I still posting them? I keep making them...because the boys keep asking for them. And because they are different. And because they are so healthful. And because there is no added sugar. And because they make a sweet treat, delicious breakfast, and filling after school snack. Also, try our Very Berry Parfait Smoothie Bowl and … [Read more...]