New and exciting flavor combos are all the the rage right now, and you know me-I'm so trendy, right? ;) I live to serve, so I put together over 30 ways to make your life sweet and spicy. Because Chipotle Pineapple is the new Salted Caramel. (You heard it here first!) Thanks to … [Read more...]
Homemade Strawberry Milk
Take a break from adulthood and enjoy a tall glass of homemade strawberry milk. It's all the yummy nostalgic flavors only fresher, creamier and better! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The a2 Milk Company™. All opinions are 100% mine. The mortgage is due. The … [Read more...]
Pineapple Punch
This sunny yellow Pineapple Punch is perfect for baby showers, wedding showers or even brunch! I think a great punch is the final touch in a well-planned party. It adds a pop of color that goes with your theme and pulls the food table together so nicely. And even though party … [Read more...]
Baked Apple Chips
Making your own apple chips is easy and you don't need any special tools to do it! These Baked Apple Chips are a perfect healthy snack! I have recently discovered Lara Bars. They are chewy, sweet bars of deliciousness. Most of them are made with only fruit and nuts. The … [Read more...]
Graham Cracker Crunch: a Valentine’s Day treat
Crunchy layers of graham crackers, buttery toffee and chocolate come together to make a delicious treat for any holiday. Graham Cracker Crunch is a perfect sweet treat!Is anyone else "partied out" now that the Christmas and New Year celebrations are done? I love the holidays, … [Read more...]
Meal Planning Made Easy: Day 317
This post about Meal Planning is my #3 most popular post of all time. I find it especially handy when January rolls around and I'm focusing on getting organized for the new year!Today I am pleased to be hosting a guest blogger, Amy, from Lissiegirl Blogs. She's a mom of … [Read more...]
Best of 2015
Every year I struggle with what to highlight in my "best of" or "top 10" posts. Do I go strictly by the numbers and share what my most popular posts were? Or do I choose only posts that were written in 2015? Do I share the top posts in separate categories, like recipes and … [Read more...]
Warm Swiss Sweet Onion Dip
Warm Swiss Sweet Onion Dip is a simple 3 ingredient appetizer that keeps you coming back for more! Tonight we went to my husband's work Christmas party. I think it's pretty cool that they actually invited the whole family to tag along! For the last several years he wasn't even … [Read more...]
Chewy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Look at me. Two healthy recipes in a row! It's almost like I'm trying to lose weight and forcing you to come along on the journey with me! ;) Don't worry, there will still be ample opportunity for me to create and share junk with you. But don't let the fact that these oatmeal … [Read more...]
Cracker Barrel at Home: Fried Apples and Triangle Peg Board Games
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cracker Barrel. All opinions are 100% mine.Until I moved to Oklahoma City to attend college, I had never even seen a Cracker Barrel restaurant. I'd also never tasted fried okra, country fried steak or white gravy. As a … [Read more...]
Avengers Birthday Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BDayOnBudget #CollectiveBiasThe end of July begins the birthday cycle in our family. It really begins in earnest in September (we celebrate a birthday every two weeks … [Read more...]
Three Years Later…
805 posts.2.5 million page views.4,266 comments.200,926 spam comments.8,222 pins on 100 boards. And it all started with this post on Day 1 of my 365 day journey: the sock bun If you read that post (it will literally take you 20 … [Read more...]