I don't know what it is about Pumpkin Recipes that makes me smile, but they do (even these pumpkin pancakes are a huge hit in our house). Maybe it is all of those warm scarves, comfy jeans, adorable boots, and snuggling with the kids under a blanket on our back porch that make me love all things ...
Kid Friendly Recipes
Friday Night Hamburger Dip
The perfect Friday Night recipe to make for your family or friends is this delicious Hamburger Dip. It's loaded with cheese, tomatoes, hamburger and fresh cilantro. It's sure to be a family favorite the first time you make it! Friday nights are one of our lazy nights when it comes to making ...
Oreo Spider Cookies
I wanted to share these fun oreo spider chocolate chip cookies because they are so adorable, simple and fun for the kids! They will take you no time at all... the longest part is the chocolate chip cookie recipe. The decorating is a breeze and the end result is so ...
Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Twists
Delicious Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Twists that have a flaky crescent roll outer with a cheesy pepperoni center... that's today's recipe! These are perfect for a snack or meal, and you'll love how simple they are to make! My kids love anything and everything pizza. They'd eat it for breakfast, ...
High Protein Crazy Banana Muffins
These High Protein Crazy Banana Muffins are perfect for before school or before practice. Our kids just aren't big breakfast eaters, but they will eat a muffin or two in the morning and they love to eat these before football, soccer or wrestling practice. They like my favorite banana bread with ...
Mini Chicken Pot Pie
One of our favorite comfort food meals to make is chicken pot pie, it reminds me of my childhood and I've passed the love of it on to my kids. These Mini Chicken pot pies are so delicious and they're so easy to make, my kids can make them on their own! With only a few ingredients needed, we can whip ...
Strawberry Ice Cream Topping
It's summertime and that means ICE CREAM and this Strawberry Ice Cream Topping is the perfect addition to a delicious bowl of vanilla ice cream! Find out just how easy it is to make yourself with the recipe below! Summer in Iowa means we eat ALL the ice cream we can! Ok, who am I kidding - we ...
Chocolate covered strawberry banana freezer pops
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sir Bananas . The opinions and text are all mine. Our kids love homemade freezer pops because they are fun to make... I like them because I can control the ingredients. Today, I wanted to share a special treat that our kids made on our ...
Family Fun Ideas for Ice Cream Month
Family Fun Ideas for Ice Cream Month Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? That's a month of sweet, delicious, sugary ice cream goodness! Former President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July National Ice Cream Month in 1984 and Americans have been savoring the excuse for icy sweetness ever ...
15 Homemade Milkshakes You Need to Try This Summer
Summertime is the perfect time for a cold, frosty drink. And what tastes better when the temperature are soaring than a creamy, cold milkshake? No need to go to the drive-thru. Here are 15 delicious homemade milkshakes you can make at home. Yummy Homemade Milkshakes Try not to fall in love ...
Banana Split Quesadilla
We're kind of on a banana kick lately! We've made Four Ingredient Banana Ice Cream and Banana Pudding Snacks over the last couple weeks and today we have a delicious Banana Split Quesadilla! Can you tell my boys love anything and everything Banana? I mean, there's not a day that goes by that ...
Sheet Pan Garlic Chicken Recipe
When it comes to making dinner, my opinion is that the easier the recipe - the better! Don't get me wrong, I adore cooking and being in the kitchen but dinner time during the week is a little bit on the crazy side with all of our activities so I try to make simple yet delicious recipes like this ...
Four Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
What if I told you that you could have ice cream any time you wanted? Nope, it's not a trick it's an actually healthy ice cream made from only four ingredients and the main one is Banana! Banana Ice Cream is going to be your new best friend, you'll be able to serve it to your kids whenever they ask ...
10 ways to have more afternoon energy
7:00 - rise & shine with a lot of energy. 12:00 - Still doing ok. 3:00 You're getting very sleepy... That's what my typical day feels like, so I needed to figure out some ways to have more afternoon energy. I found some things that worked and wanted to share them with you, so today ...
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
Who's in the mood for a delicious and refreshing homemade strawberry lemonade this summer? The weather here in Iowa is finally starting to warm up and this is the perfect easy beverage to enjoy out on the patio with the family. If we're not enjoying this recipe we love to make Watermelon Lemonade, ...
Pepperoni and Eggs (and another recipe!)
I’ve teamed up with the American Egg Board to share a few of our family’s favorite recipes today! We literally go through a dozen eggs in about two days. With six people in our family, it’s pretty easy to do that. The kids have pepperoni and eggs every morning Eggs are so versatile and you ...
Kids Snacks: Banana Pudding Cups
Banana Pudding Cups are one of our favorite after-school snacks to make, it's simple and tastes delicious. To be honest, we've even made these for guests because they're so much fun! Anything with banana is a hit with my family, they love it when I have banana bread waiting for them after school ...
Slow Cooker Coke Chicken
This Slow Cooker Coke Chicken is a recipe that every single person I've made it for has loved and devoured! It's simple to make with only four ingredients and it's a slow cooker recipe that's packed with flavor! When it comes to making easy recipes, I always turn to my slow cooker for help. ...
Mini Taco Pizza Recipe
What's better than a delicious cheesy Taco Pizza? One that you make in a matter of minutes by using refrigerator biscuits! My kids love to help in the kitchen and make these because they can add the toppings they want! Whenever I have the chance to order pizza when we're out, I also look for ...
Family Cake Wars
Every day, I have the choice... do I spend my 'free time' cleaning or playing? I try to find ways to clean without taking too much time. Every moment you save means more precious time with your family. Keeping your home smelling great and germ-free doesn’t have to be a multi-step process. For ...
