Food

Easy family meals, decadent sweets, crock pot meals, holiday sides – everything to make the kitchen a fun and easy place.

4 Simple Steps to Speed Up a Slow Eater

Do you have a slow eater in your house? Are you pounding your head against the table because she is taking forever to eat? Here’s what to do.

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Chocolate Stuffed Sugar Cookie Snowmen

This post is sponsored by Pillsbury™. All opinions are my own.

Nothing quite beats the comfort of a warm cookie taken straight out of the oven. Luscious and warm… Here’s that cookie turned up a notch and stuffed with chocolate hazelnut ooey-gooeyness. I give you the best snowman holiday cookie made easy with Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough.

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Boo Bags: An Awesome Halloween Tradition

Even though I’m 34, Halloween still turns me into a giddy little kid. Seeing the festivities through my kids eyes amps up my excitement even more! Right? Do you love going to the pumpkin farm? Carving Jack-o-lanterns?

There are so many fall activities and so much fun, where do you start?

How about at the beginning of October with an activity guaranteed to bring the whole neighborhood together?

Boo bags!

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What Frozen Things Do in Summer Birthday Party

Need a fun summer party idea? We did too! My son turned four this year. He loves Olaf and since he has a summer birthday, we hosted a Frozen Themed Summer Birthday party for him and his friends. Here is our complete party plan so you host on of your own.

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The secret behind making boba is easier than you think

Wonder how they make those popping boba beads at your local for-yo shop? Do your kids love them as much as mine do? Well, wonder no more. Not only is this an awesome science experiment, but it’s a simple one, too!

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It’s Your Birthday! 70+ Places To Go For Free Stuff

Looking for a few birthday freebies? Aren’t we all? Because what better way to spend your special day than with free stuff!?

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The Secret to Easy Weeknight Meals

Weeknight dinners are tough!! Not only are we tired from a long day, but we also have tired kids. The solution? Easy make ahead meals that save your time and your sanity.

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23 Crock Pot Meals for Busy Weeknights

Crock Pot recipes! So easy, so delicious… but we need new ideas!

This big ol’ list of super easy and delicious slow cooker dinners will certainly keep your family happy. Start it in the morning and you will have dinner ready when you get home.

Yes! Win for us!

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Easiest Last Minute Thanksgiving Side Dishes

It’s almost Thanksgiving everyone!

This time of year is widely known as a time for family gatherings and food. Lots of food!

We are all anticipating the classic turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie. As well as looking forward to gathering around a big table and remembering all the wonderful things and people we have to be grateful for.

But it is also one of the busiest times of the year. It’s easy to forget – until the last possible moment – that you promised to bring a side dish to dinner!

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5 Ten Minute Easy Weeknight Dinners

It’s the end of the day. You’re tired. The kids are screaming. You need ideas for easy weeknight meals. Here you go.

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Cpk Secret Menu

When I lived in LA, there was a California Pizza Kitchen on every corner. At least, I felt like there was. I used to visit at least twice a month.

Since moving to AZ, my CPK visits have dwindled. But now, they have a new menu and I recommend 8 items that you MUST order. May want to space your visits out to enjoy them all 🙂

Food | Parenting

Healthy No Prep Snacks

Are you looking for healthy snacks for kids after school? Something that doesn’t involve making cute googly eye insects out of apples or cutting sandwiches into butterflies.

No, you are not crazy for not wanting to do that. Let’s attack this issue of kid snacks before dinner guilt-free.