Disclosure: This post is part of the SPLENDA® 365 SWEET SWAPS™ Blogger Program by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC and The Motherhood, who sent me products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are my own, and I hope you enjoy them. I love this time of year. Dieting is pointless because, well, I love desserts like Peanut Butter Pecan Shortbread. It seems everywhere … [Read more...]
Kid Friendly Chicken Nugget Parmesan Ring Recipe
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My kids keep complaining that dinner is boring and I don't mix it up enough. I thought I'd try to take some of our favorites and mix them up with some of their favorites and see what I could come up with. Chicken Parm is a big favorite here and so are chicken nuggets so I thought maybe if I could combine them and make a Chicken Nugget Parmesan somehow it would be a big hit. Guess what? It … [Read more...]
Easy Eggnog Milkshake Recipe
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I love eggnog. It's so good. It's also not the best drink health wise so when I enjoy it my philosophy is just enjoy it to the fullest when you do. The kids are in full holiday spirit with me and I wanted to surprise them after school the other day with a fun holiday inspired drink! Since I recently got a new Blendtec I've been looking for any excuse to use it. I thought milkshakes would be a … [Read more...]
Homemade Organic Salsa Recipe
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We love organic salsa. I'm constantly buying it and my kids are constantly eating it but have you ever read the label? Some of the ingredients added to them are just not needed or wanted. I've never made my own before and if I had realized just how easy it was to make Homemade Organic Salsa I would have been making it years ago. Now, I can control exactly what I'm putting into it making all the … [Read more...]
Chicken Parm Poppers Recipe #NewTraDish
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Just created the ultimate Ragú® #NewTraDish mash up recipe the whole family will love as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. I can't believe it's already November. I'm about to compost all the pumpkins and change over to Christmas trees. This time of year can be incredibly fun but it can also be insanely hectic. With all the family functions comes lots of cleaning and feeding of people. I … [Read more...]
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Peanut Butter Muffins {#Recipe}
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Hayden just started Kindergarten this year and he loves it! It was an emotional roller coaster for both Halli and I to have him gone at school, but now we have finally adjusted. When Hayden gets home from school he immediately asks for a snack. He is always starving and wants to eat everything in sight. But dinner isn't too far off, and I don't want him filling up on garbage. So cue these … [Read more...]
Game Day Sausage Grinders {20 Minute Dinner Recipe with Ragú®} #NewTraDish
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“I was invited to be a brand representative for Ragú® and have been compensated for this post for SocialStars. All opinions are my own.” When the fall breezes hit, is usually when I like to start cooking again. I constantly struggle with all the recipes I want to make because the reality is that we're just super busy this time of year. Everything for our family revolves around Johnny's current … [Read more...]
15 Summer Desserts that use Fresh Fruit!
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Partnered post on behalf of Glam Media. Check out Fresh Fruit Summer Desserts! by Jennifer MomSpotted at Foodie.com I love how in the summer a lot of our produce comes locally. Here in New England many of the regular fruits we eat are just coming into season and I stop buying produce from our local grocery store and start stopping at the local farm stands. I buy pounds and pounds of fresh fruits … [Read more...]
Banana Nut Raisin Oatmeal Breakfast Bake Recipe
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I'm a lover of all things breakfast! I could eat breakfast foods for every single meal for the rest of my life and be okay with that. Having a warm breakfast that's hearty is a huge plus. This Banana Nut Raisin Oatmeal Breakfast Bake is crazy easy to make if you have a few minutes to throw the ingredients together and then go off and get ready while it bakes this is the perfect go to morning dish … [Read more...]
