On a sunny late May day (5-25-19), we planted the majority of our garden. This is in no way a “how to garden” story, more of a journal of a beginner. This is what we planted: Veggies we bought starter
I’ve never understood boxed Mac & Cheese, a fast and better kids lunch can be thrown together in the same amount of time it takes to open that little orange packet of mystery cheese powder. While a big batch of
Last summer, we built our garden, and yes it took the whole summer. Now that we have a bigger yard, I want to grow more food. We took down an old willow tree that was storm damaged and were left
When I know its going to be a hectic morning, I start the night before with breakfast in the crockpot. We have a lot of family favorite breakfasts, but this one is for sure the easiest! Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal – Before
Hard boiled eggs should be two colors and two colors only, yellow and white….not grey, not green, not black….yellow and white. Perfect for egg salad, making salad into dinner, or just to eat as a snack or fast breakfast. The secret to perfection?–use a timer: Place eggs
A fairly healthy snack to keep in the freezer: Print Healthier Muffins Category: Breakfast, Kids! Ingredients 1 c flour (or sub any portion almond flour) 1 c oats 1/4 c bran (optional) 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 T chia or
We are having a grazing appetizer menu for a quiet New Year’s Eve party at home with 2 kids – we may do the countdown at 7pm. The is the 3rd way I have posted meatballs, and they are all
Getting kids to eat vegetables can be pretty difficult sometimes. I read something once that has stuck with me…don’t stress about little kids eating veggies, because vegetables can taste quite bitter on their little taste buds. Have them try it
Breakfast at our house rotates between a few main staples, lots of eggs, Yogurt with Granola usually paired with peanut butter toast, oatmeal with lots of toppings, pancakes and french toast. Some of my favorite kid friendly breakfast tricks are
Mom’s lunch is usually leftovers from dinner, my husband never tires of turkey sandwiches, but the kids can be a little trickier. I have to say, I use my panini press a lot, I mean a lot, almost every day.