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September 1, 2020

How To Make The Most Delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie

pumpkin spice latte smoothies in two glasses with a banana

Do you PSL? Pumpkin spice latte. If you needed me to explain that you may be a coffee purist. Like me. {Whisper voice} When I am driving through Starbucks for a caffeine fix I am the dork that usually sticks with the venti hot coffee with nonfat milk more often than not. But. This pumpkin spice latte smoothie recipe may be the exception to my boring plain coffee order.  It is so good even the coffee purist in me loves it! … [Read more...]

January 14, 2020

Make Breakfast Fun with Toy Story Alien Cinnamon Rolls

Do you love the movie Toy Story? And Toy Story 2 and 3 and 4? Of course you do!  Then you need to add these Toy Story alien cinnamon rolls to your to make list!  They are totally adorable, and since they are semi-homemade, super easy to make. Grab a pack of cinnamon rolls and whip up a batch of alien cinnamon rolls for your family!   Any fan of Toy Story or aliens will love these delicious semi-homemade alien … [Read more...]

July 2, 2018

Yogurt Dipped Nutella Popsicles

So good! Yogurt dipped Nutella Popsicles for kids! #nutellarecipe #popsicles

Is there anything better than popsicles on a hot summer day? Maybe just Nutella popsicles! These 4 ingredient yogurt dipped Nutella popsicles are as fun to make as they are to eat. Whip up a batch with your kids this week. You'll be so happy you did! While these Nutella popsicles can't quite be considered healthy the lack of additives and chemicals makes them a healthier option for kids and adults. And with just 4 ingredients they are super … [Read more...]

April 12, 2018

Rainbow Unicorn Pudding Parfait

Super cute unicorn pudding parfaits!

Calling all rainbow and unicorn lovers! Have you seen all the cute unicorn themed desserts all over Pinterest? They are crazy cute but way too hard for me to make. That's why I love this rainbow unicorn pudding parfait recipe--it's both simple and adorable! Rainbow Unicorn Pudding Parfait Cups Supplies: Glass or plastic cup or goblet Sharpie Directions: Use the sharpie to draw simple eyes on the cup. This can be washed … [Read more...]

September 27, 2017

Healthy Halloween Snacks for Kids

Super cute and easy healthy Halloween snacks for kids!

Making Halloween fun and memorable does not have to be a lot of work! You can easily make these healthy Halloween snacks for kids in minutes. Yes, minutes! The trick is to take what you would already be making and give it a Halloween twist to impress your kids and get them excited about making healthy choices! Thank you to Nestlé® Pure Life® for sponsoring this post. I love the idea of making Halloween fun and easy for families! Healthy … [Read more...]

April 20, 2017

Frozen Yogurt Popsicles for Babies

Yogurt popsicles for babies!

There's nothing sweeter than babies and toddlers trying new foods. Mine have always been so curious and excited to see what the next thing in the bowl will be. Even with four kids the cuteness has not worn off and we take so many photos of our little one eating in his high chair. Because who can resist the faces they make while eating? It's just as adorable when they don't like the food as when they do! Recently, our pediatrician said our baby … [Read more...]

December 18, 2016

Aunt Barbara’s Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Aunt Barbara's Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that's perfect on a cool winter evening! It's a freezer meal that you can prep ahead and enjoy when your family needs comfort food quickly! Hi, friends! I'm glad to be back from The Seasoned Mom to share another one of our favorite weeknight dinners with all of you! This recipe comes from my Aunt Barbara, who delivered it to us shortly after the birth of my second son. … [Read more...]

November 15, 2016

Barbecue Chicken Cornbread Casserole

Little arms reaching toward the shelves for the sweetest, most colorful box of cereal. Two-year-old tantrums when I won’t purchase another bag of chips. A cart loaded with cookies, donuts, and other “extras” that we definitely don’t need. Let’s face it: grocery shopping with kids just isn’t easy…and that’s why I do my best to avoid it as much as possible! Sometimes my lack of grocery store motivation results in chicken nuggets for dinner, or … [Read more...]

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