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What do you do when it's too cold to go outside and play? We decided to bake some Christmas cupcakes! We used what we had stored in the pantry already and it made for a great afternoon of baking. Carter loved shaking the sprinkles on them to decorate! Find the recipe below for a sweet... Continue Reading →
With Thanksgiving only a few days away, I'm sure there are many people getting ready to travel! This is a great recipe to help clean out your refrigerator and a few pantry items before you leave. This recipe is full of fresh ingredients and tastes that will keep you full and energized for your day.... Continue Reading →
I’m all for quick bites, and it’s a bonus when you can make them a little healthy too. This recipe gives you that extra crunch you need to keep your afternoon going, while also keeping all of your fall vibes in full gear. Now enough chit chat, let’s get to the recipe! Ingredients: 1 1/2... Continue Reading →
One month down being a mom of two and some days I feel like I have everything under control; other days not so much! One thing I do always feel really good about is my breakfast. I've been on an oatmeal kick lately, and homemade is WAY better than those Quaker packs. With most of... Continue Reading →
I feel like we've been so busy lately, that I haven't had a chance to post any of my recipes! Today I got the chance to get in the kitchen and make some Blueberry Banana Bread, and I promise you this recipe does not disappoint. I actually use gluten free flour most of the time,... Continue Reading →
The season of Lent is here! While I love a good Friday night fish fry, I also love having other meatless options to have for meals. We love salmon in our household. Many times I will make it with my Veggie Quinoa recipe. I always enjoy when restaurants have salmon salads, because it's such a... Continue Reading →
If you didn't think winter was here before, IT IS NOW. If you live in the midwest, specifically Michigan, I know I can't believe this weather we are getting! We have been cutting back on our dairy intake for a while now, but today I just really wanted to make some homemade soup with a... Continue Reading →
I've recently been experimenting with coconut flour. I love to bake and try making new things, and after getting into the book "Against All Grains," which I mentioned in my "Reflecting on 2018" post, we have been really watching our grain intake. This means no whole wheat flour, which is what I normally bake with.... Continue Reading →
I found this recipe a few years ago when we were still living in Green Bay, and I actually haven't made it since because I forgot about it! But it's a fun go-to family recipe that is easy to put together even the night before if needed. There are nights when I spend lots of... Continue Reading →
I've always liked egg rolls from Chinese restaurants. My mother-in-law made them for Jeff when he was growing up. Jeff loves them, so I decided to learn to make them on my own and with my own twist! I was super happy that they turned out so well, that I had to share the recipe... Continue Reading →
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