Third Thursday Blog Hop: Imperfect Meals

It’s our monthly blog hop day where you get to glean from the insight of other moms who link up to talk about the topic of “no more perfect meals.” I could write a book on this subject…oh wait! I already did! Let me be honest. Cooking is my...

Yummy No-Bake Cookies

My 16-year-old comes home from school looking for an after school snack.  I love this recipe because it’s quick, easy, and can be prepared ahead of time.  Not only that, but my mom used to make these for my sisters and I, too! Butterscotch Cornflake No-Bake...

Teaching Kids Healthy Habits Giveaway

Do you find it challenging to get your kids to eat green food (and no, green M&M’s don’t count!) Raising kids to eat veggies doesn’t have to be full of angry standoffs. A recent study by the Journal of Preventative Medicine found that creativity can be...

Teaching Kids About Nutrition and a Giveaway!

I love it when I discover a new free resource for moms!  At our 2o11 Hearts at Home conference in Colorado, I met a mom who is carrying out her passion to help kids eat healthy. ViviLeDish.com offers FREE, fun, interactive tools designed to give children ages 3-8 a...

Taco Stew…MmmmMmmm Good!

I want to share this yummy, easy recipe with you! My friend, Becky, shared it with me a year ago and it’s become a family favorite! Taco Soup/Stew 1 lb browned hamburger 1 small onion chopped (or onion flakes) 1 bag frozen corn or 1 can of corn 1 can diced...

Glorified Brownies…Mmmm Mmmm Good!

Many years ago my friend Kendra shared a very easy brownie recipe with me that has become a family favorite.  I thought I’d share it with you today! Now I LOVE warm brownies out of the over, but I think these are best room temperature. You want...

Chicken Pockets

Looking for something to do with leftover chicken?  If you have about two cups of chicken either removed from the bone or diced from boneless chicken breasts, try this great, easy-to-make recipe. Chicken Pockets Ingredients 2 pkgs refrigerated crescent rolls About 2...

Edible Peanut Butter Playdough

What’s better than playdough? Playdough that you can eat! This will make those long cooped up days inside go a little faster for your kids. It’s easy to make and easy to cleanup! When you tell the kids they can eat it, that’s the best part!    ...