Hassle Free Dinner Time Routine

 This post was sponsored by Eat Smart as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.    School has started at my house and the chaos has begun. We have one child heading to College, one starting High School and one in Elementary School.   For me, the hardest job is trying to come up with solutions for dinner every night that are healthy and clean—let alone trying to find the … [Read more...]

Easy Asian Side Dishes to pair with Ling Ling Fried Rice

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Ling Ling and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Easy Asian Side Dishes You know how I'm always looking for healthier and easier ways to bring dinner to the table for my family. Well I could not pass up the opportunity to attend a dinner with other bloggers and learn some new tips and recipes from a professional Chef! I was invited to a sponsored event by Ling Ling Fried Rice at BLVD Kitchen … [Read more...]

Watermelon Carving Ideas for Parties

  Watermelon Carving Ideas for Parties of any kind. Kid Parties, Baby Showers, BBQ's & Summer fun! So many easy watermelon carving ideas and Delicious watermelon.   We have found some of the Best Watermelon Carving Ideas for Parties to share with you today that are AMAZING! All of these melon carvings look pretty easy to make. Try these Watermelon Carving Ideas for your next summer party. Watermelon Carving Ideas Dolphin … [Read more...]

Healthy Summer Snack Hacks

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Rubbermaid® This Healthy Summer Snack Hacks post is 100% my opinions and thoughts. Healthy Summer Snack Hacks     Healthy Summer Snack Hacks Summertime is almost here and the kids will be out of school soon which means family fun and of course hungry kids home all day! Not only will my kids be here but the neighborhood kids. I like to prepare by having healthy snacks ready to go that are … [Read more...]

Gobble: Prepared Meal Delivery Kit PLUS $50 off Coupon Code

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I was given meals to try in exchange for writing this review but all thoughts and opinions are my 100% own. There is a clear demand for a home-cooked meal without the hassle which has led many companies to offer Meal Kit Delivery Services. You get healthy recipes and fresh ingredients sent straight to your door each week saving you the time and hassle of meal planning and grocery shopping.     These … [Read more...]

Homemade Nutella Recipe

Homemade Nutella Recipe In my house, a jar of Nutella lasts about a week! The kids like to put it on their toast in the morning for breakfast. On the weekends, we use it on our crepe recipe. Whenever my kids have sleepovers, they request to have daddy make nutella crepes for breakfast.     I usually just buy the big jar of nutella but lately it seems the price of nutella keeps going up. Here is a cheaper way to make it that tastes just as … [Read more...]

4 Easy Snack Ideas using Wasa Crispbreads

My kids are always starving when they get home from school. I like to give them snacks that will help them have sustained energy and long-lasting fuel for their day! I like making homemade snacks for myself and the kids because it seems to keep hunger away longer and tastes way better than something store bought. These 4 Easy Snack Ideas using Wasa Crispbreads really help keep them going and also make a great snack or lunch option for me, … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Revive Your Smoothies

5 Ways to Revive Your Smoothies by adding simple ingredients that will change everything! **Quick Tip** My Favorite Tool for making  just about ANYTHING!   If you’re like me and going to regularly make smoothies, consider investing in a good machine that can blend and much more with vigor for years and years. You want a blender with serious horsepower such as the Vitamix.  This powerful machine can make quick work of your smoothies, … [Read more...]

25 Smoothie Recipes

25 Smoothie Recipes Now that the NEW YEAR is here, everyone is trying to get in shape! Here are 25 Smoothie Recipes that you can make at home that are delicious, healthy and inexpensive!! Make sure to check out our recipes section for more great stuff!! I like to drink most of these for breakfast, lunch or both!   I like to use this protein powder with my smoothies, because it doesn't change the taste. I don't like most protein powders … [Read more...]

Summer Grilling Tips #Applegate

As a child, I remember walking outside on summer nights just to take a deep breath and inhale the smells of summer. One of my favorite scents was that of food being grilled. Someone was always barbecuing almost every night and the neighborhood would always be filled with delicious aromas of food. Of course, the best nights were those evenings when the scents were coming from my own back yard! Even today, the smells of grilling bring back … [Read more...]

Easy Mardi Gras Recipes

  Make your Fat Tuesday the BEST with these easy and delicious recipes, perfect for Mardi Gras.   Depending on where you're from, the foods that are eaten on Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, range from doughnuts and King Cake — to more savory foods like fried Po'Boys. In the UK, Fat Tuesday is Pancake Day, and in Poland, it's Paczki Day!   Fat Tuesday is a day to indulge. Check out these Easy Mardi Gras Recipes that will Let the Good … [Read more...]

25 Savory Autumn Recipes

25 Fall Recipes Roundup As the weather starts to turn cooler, keep warm with these easy fall recipes. You'll find soup recipes,pumpkin recipes, crockpot recipes and delicious fall desserts! To make sure you don't miss out on any of the delicious meals you could be having this fall season, I've put together a list of awesome recipes that are perfect for the crisp weather of autumn.   Make sure to pin this and share it with your friends and … [Read more...]

Salted Caramel Mocha Protein Shake Recipe

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Purely Inspired. All opinions are 100% mine. Salted Caramel Mocha Protein Shake Recipe Breakfast is the hardest meal of the day for me. I'm sure most of you know that it's also the most important meal of the day because it literally “breaks” the “fast” that our bodies have gone through while sleeping. It also kick starts our metabolism and gets us burning calories right when we … [Read more...]

Crockpot Chicken Recipe with Daregal Frozen Chopped Garlic

I received a sampler of Daregal Gourmet fresh frozen herbs to review as a part of a Blog Friendly PR campaign. All opinions are my own and no compensation was received. Crockpot Chicken Recipe I'm really loving to try out new recipes that are healthy and good for my family. I had the chance to check out these new fresh frozen herbs from Daregal Gourmet. What a great reason to make my Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese and try a new Crockpot … [Read more...]

Panko Chicken Recipe

Panko Chicken Recipe This Easy Panko Chicken dish makes an great dinner out of simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. You will be amazed at how crunchy this recipe turns out!!! Being a southerner, I LOVE deep fried chicken!! Especially when it's crispy! Panko is the Japanese word for bread crumbs and I find that using panko, to be a light and crispy breading for this panko fried chicken recipe. Start by putting a trimmed chicken … [Read more...]

Healthy Protein Buckeye Treats

Today’s post is sponsored by Acorn Influence and it’s advertiser #ProteinAtWalmart  Healthy Protein Buckeye Treats     For those of you that don't know what a Buckeye is, buckeyes are nuts that grow on trees and are related to the horse chestnut.We like to make a dessert that resembles them so we call them Buckeyes! It's a peanut butter ball dipped in chocolate that are are insanely good.  A traditional Buckeye recipe calls for … [Read more...]

Lose Weight with Jenny Craig

Disclosure: I was provided a free Jenny Craig Weight Loss Starter Kit. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own. Lose Weight with Jenny Craig Being a "stay at home mom" (work my butt off and don't get paid) means I’m always in the kitchen trying to find ways to cut back on calories for myself. I realize that there are a ton of options to lose weight, but they all require so much thought!   Diets that require different food than … [Read more...]

Healthy Cooking Tips: Kitchen Seasonings

Healthy Cooking Tips with your Kitchen Seasonings Learn how you can spice up your meals and give them lots of great flavor without all the added calories. Be sure to check out our homemade taco seasoning mix recipe that is delicious and so much better than the store bought packages of taco seasoning. Kitchen Seasonings: Herbs, spices and other seasonings are a natural and healthy way to add a lot of flavor to your recipes without adding a … [Read more...]

Healthy Cooking Tips: Homemade Salad Dressings Recipe

Healthy Cooking Tips: Homemade Salad Dressings Recipe Want to lose weight but not flavor? Today you will learn how to make Homemade Salad Dressings Recipes! Learn how you can spice up your meals and give them lots of great flavor without all the added calories. Last week, I shared with you, Healthy Cooking Tips with your Kitchen Seasonings. Making homemade seasonings is cheaper and also better for you in my opinion. You can make your … [Read more...]

Healthy Cooking Tips: Olive Oil

Make sure to check out all of our Healthy Cooking Tips including Homemade Salad Dressings and Kitchen Seasonings. You will learn how to make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning and also a delicious Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe!    Healthy cooking is easy. In many cases, your favorite recipes can be modified so they offer a healthier alternative. Get all the flavor with less fat and calories! Do you ever wonder which oils to cook … [Read more...]