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Do you know what I love currently about motherhood? We’re starting to snack together! Looking for a treat that we could both share together I made these Chocolate Avocado Baby Muffins which are a complete hit! They’re perfect for breakfast and perfect for a snack! After she finishes her dinner at night, sometimes we both sit down and eat a muffin together! So these are great for parents, babies, toddlers or just anyone who is seeking a healthy muffin!...

Gluten Free Christmas Cookies These Gluten-Free​ ​White Chocolate Dipped Pistachio​ ​​Cookies​ need to become a must-have on your holiday baking list! I made them last weekend and they were gone by Monday morning! They have the taste of a spiced cookie but they’re dipped in white chocolate adding a touch of sweetness to every bite! Add some festive sprinkles on each one and you have some of the prettiest cookies you’ll bake all season long!...

Diced Green Chiles Did you come here because you wanted to make your OWN diced green chiles, just like the canned chiles you buy in the supermarket? Well you’re in luck, because this is going to walk you through how to make them! And even better, they’re so EASY to make! The past year we became obsessed with canned diced green chiles, you know those 4 oz canned peppers? You’re probably familiar with the Oretega or Old El Paso brands!...

I get asked a lot “I want to start a garden, what vegetables are best for beginners?”. The short answer is ALL OF THEM! The long answer is “Well, they all have their pros and cons and there are so many variables that go into a specific vegetable, but here’s the ones I think that would work best for you depending on your space and climate”. 10 Easiest Vegetables To Grow I thought about this recently as this question usually starts to pop up frequently in the Spring....

50 Pork Slow Cooker Recipes Did you forget about the other meat? The flavorful, delicious, highly pleasant to the taste Pork Slow Cooker Recipes? (You thought I was going to say Chicken, didn’t you?) There are so many wonderful things about the ‘other guys’, aka Pork, that at times we forget how great Pork Slow Cooker Recipes can be. You all already know I love my slow cooker, so pulling together 50 Pork Slow Cooker Recipes was EASY & you guys are going to love them....

These tender scones are one of my favorite things to serve for breakfast or when friends visit alongside a cup of coffee or tea. Now you can enjoy a warm chocolate chip scone without making a run to the bakery. If your kids are begging for chocolate chip cookies for breakfast—this easy scone recipe is your answer. Love scones? Make sure to try my Blueberry Scones too! Why You’ll Love Chocolate Chip Scones There’s nothing like homemade scones, and this chocolate chip scone recipe is bound to be one of your new favorites....

Hands down, these are The Best Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles ever! Made with a classic buttermilk waffle batter, these golden-brown beauties come out of the waffle iron with crispy edges and an impossibly fluffy and soft inside. Pair them with maple syrup, fresh berries, and whipped cream for an out-of-this-world breakfast or brunch! Have I mentioned how easy they are to make? Just mix the batter together in one bowl, cook them one at a time in your waffle iron, and you’re done!...

I call this Grandma’s Tuna and Chips Dip because I know your Grandma made this recipe. This is a classic Midwestern-style family dip recipe that everyone is absolutely going to love! I can guarantee this bowl will be empty in no time at all! What is it about Grandmas? How do they make the best recipes? Is it the love and care that goes into a dish? Or is it that they’re all amazing cooks?...

Monkey Bread Muffins Recipe I was craving some sticky sweet Monkey Bread, but I didn’t have a bundt pan on hand so instead I made these Monkey Bread Muffins. This recipe is super easy to make, made with refrigerated biscuits and 4 other ingredients I know you have in your kitchen already. Here’s a recipe video I made to show you easy these muffins are to make! Facts about Monkey Bread When I looked up the origin of the word “Monkey Bread”, Wikipedia told me: “The origin of the term “monkey bread” is uncertain....

We bought a Osprey Poco AG Plus Carrier as an alternative to a stroller for urban life and for some traditional hiking. We wanted something with a good adjustable fit that was comfortable and could haul a lot of stuff and remain useful for a number of years. This review is with those things in mind. Use a child carrier backpack as a stroller replacement The biggest appeal for us as a family is using the Osprey POCO as a day to day replacement for the stroller....

It’s August so you know what that means, right? Our tomato plants are giving us pounds of tomatoes to pick every day! Usually I collect the week’s tomatoes and spend hours in the kitchen on the weekend making sauces (sweet and spicy and slow cooker), diced tomatoes, and stewed tomatoes. And of course Fresh Tomato Salsa – what would be a August be without salsa? My go to favorite homemade tomato sauce is Cherry Tomato Sauce, but this year we only grew Roma tomatoes so I wanted to create a recipe that was 1) easy 2) delicious 3) let the roma tomato taste shine!...

Whole Wheat Crockpot Bread Remember my 2 Hour Slow Cooker Bread? I had a few requests for a Whole Wheat version so I baked my heart out one weekend and made this Whole Wheat Slow Cooker Bread, also made in 2 hours! If you’re anything like me, then you love bread. No, you don’t just love bread, you LOVE LOVE bread. I am pretty sure bread is up there in my top 5 favorite foods of all time....

50 Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes We are all busy, overworked, exhausted, and all guilty of stopping to pick up food on the way home. And with January fast approaching, “Get Healthy” is on the top of all our lists. Limited time (kids! work!) and getting healthy can hinder our progress towards our goals. This all equals wasted money and unhealthy dinners, but don’t worry I got you and your family covered!...

Chewy Apple Cookies These cookies have been a highlight in baking for me this year. The recipe makes a high quality cookie that’s chewy and chunky, delicious with every bite. The apple taste isn’t overwhelming but it’s subtly there with tiny chunks of apple. These are perfect for Fall baking, but honestly we love them so much they’ve become a regular for me to make year round. Please give these Apple Pie Cookies a try, I think you’ll love them too!...

Halloween Lunch Box Ok, our family loves Halloween, so I couldn’t resist making a cute little Halloween lunch box. This entire lunch idea is quick and easy to put together, but will leave your kid smiling when they open it up. My daughter loved this so much I even made it for her for dinner one night and she still can’t stop talking about it. 🙂 These were made in our Planetbox lunch boxes which have become a favorite in our house....

I can eat this 7 Layer Taco Dip with a spoon, it’s that good. But I would suggest serving it with tortilla chips and veggies so you don’t scare your guests away! This Taco Dip is always a favorite at parties! Why? Because it’s delicious and packed with real healthy vegetables! What’s In 7 Layer Dip? I wasn’t lying when I told you this dip was packed with vegetables! I’m using tomatoes, lettuce, corn, green pepper and refried pinto beans- all from our garden!...

Baby food pouches These refillable Homemade Baby Food Pouches are the best way to serve baby delicious and nutritious meals without breaking the bank. A baby food pouch is made by adding pureed food, usually from a mixture of fruit and vegetables, into a flexible pouch for easy eating. They can be refilled again and again so you can cut down on waste, costs, and time! Feeding your baby with these reusable pouches is an incredibly popular method nowadays....

Hello my lovely cat ladies, you look purrfect today. Do you have any cat stories to share this holiday season? Is your cat knocking over your tree? Is your cat catching those lights? Is your cat cozy sleeping under the tree? Is your cat knocking over every ornament you have? It’s Goblin’s first Christmas and he treats everyday like it’s the best day ever. I am pretty sure he thinks every ornament is a toy that we gave him....

Remember Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT program where they talked students into reading as a activity in return for free pizza? If there’s one way to get kids into reading, it’s pizza. I’m totally serious. When I found out the more reading I did meant more pizza, I turned into a library monster. One of my life achievements is winning my city’s Winter Reading Contest. I received a picture in the newspaper with my gold medal in one hand, a book in another....

These soft gingerbread cookies are some of my favorite Christmas cookies to enjoy during the holidays. We always make my homemade sugar cookies, chocolate pretzel cookies, and these delicious gingerbread cookies with a dusting of powdered sugar sprinkled on top! They have that classic gingerbread taste that everyone craves, especially around the holidays. I’m not very good at decorating gingerbread men with icing, so instead I went the easy route of sprinkling powdered sugar on top, which makes such a pretty cookie....