Mother's Day is coming up which I am excited about. I like to enjoy the day with some "me time" but also a meal with the family. I love splurging on the meal too. This year, I have been more careful about my calorie intake and overeating issues. More specifically, I've been watching my emotional eating. You know eating when stressed. So when I find low-calorie desserts, I am pretty excited. I have told you all many times what a sweet tooth I have. So, here is a curated collection of 12 … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles Recipe
This week my husband purchased two official kid sized soccer balls. We saw a father and daughter at our local park practicing and my daughter could not wait to practice soccer with daddy. At six, we were amazed at how well she did. My husband grew up playing soccer in Southern California and was able to teach her a few things. She picked it up right away. When we got home, she wanted a snack before dinner. Thankfully, I found Mrs. Fields Nibblers® at our local Fred Meyer (Kroger affiliate … [Read more...]
The Nut Job Activity Sheets and Recipe
My husband loves French Toast for breakfast. I am not a big fan. But this fun recipe inspired by The Nut Job movie coming out on Blu-ray on April 15th sounds tasty enough, that even I would love to eat it. Does your family like French Toast? About The Nut Job Be prepared for one squirrelly adventure in the action-packed comedy, The Nut Job, starring Will Arnett as Surly, a mischievous squirrel on a mission to prove himself. The Nut Job comes to Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray Combo Pack … [Read more...]
Vegan Pie Recipes
I have two friends who write vegan recipe blogs. They inspire me and make me want to create amazing vegan recipes in my own kitchen. I wanted to share with you two of their vegan pie recipes: Vegan Coconut Creme Pie Ingredients: 2 cups original soy milk 1 can unsweetened coconut milk 1/3 cup sugar Pinch or two of salt 1 tsp vanilla scant 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut (I used sweetened), plus a little more for toasting 1 container non-dairy whipped … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Chicken Salad Recipe
Do you pack lunches? For your kids? For your husband? My daughter is homeschooled and my husband works from home so most of our lunches are eaten together. But when we are traveling, we often pack family lunches. Since we eat vegetarian food (with the exception of fish), Morningstar Farms products are a common meat substitute in our family. My kids love the Chik 'n Nuggets. But the hubby and I love chicken salad. So when I purchased a box of these yummy Chick 'n Nuggets, I knew half the box … [Read more...]
Improve Your Frozen Meals
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Michelina's for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I will be honest. Some days life is so busy with two kids that I pull out a frozen meal. It is just easier. But frozen meals sometime need a little bit more to make them taste fresh. Michelina's is helping us moms out by giving us some great ideas to to Make It Your Michelina’s. 5 Ideas to Improve Your Frozen Meals Whole Wheat Dough Filled With Michelina's Sante Fe Style … [Read more...]
Football Food Ideas
The Seahawks preseason is over and my entire family is impatiently waiting for the regular season to begin on Sunday. The internet and especially Pinterest is full of great football treats that I know my family would love if I made for them. Here is a round up of some great looking football food ideas for this season: Snickers Candy Dip Football Cocoa Krispies Football Brownie Bites Jalapeno Popper Dip Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Bites Snackadium Strawberry … [Read more...]
