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When Dinner isn’t Picture Perfect – #thisisGOOD

Sometimes, my husband gets distracted goofing off, chatting with G and telling jokes – often to the detriment of dinner. I honestly don’t know what secrets they’re sharing, but in the midst of their father-son time the chicken usually ends up a little more scorched than grilled.

Breakfast Ideas Without Eggs

If you don’t want another eggy breakfast but need a healthy option to put on the table for you and your kids in the morning, try one of these breakfast ideas without eggs. From French Toast (yes, really!) to Chocolate Granola – there is something here for everyone.

Best Grilling Accessories and Gifts for Dad

You guys know how much I love grilling –heck, I’ve built an entire outdoor kitchen because of it! So this week, I’m sharing some of my favorite grilling tools on the blog.

Staying Healthy as a Mom

There’s nothing more important than staying healthy as a mom, here are 5 quick tips that I use to keep myself on tip tip shape.

Workcation at the Southern Hotel

A cozy, local vibe and quaint experience are exactly what you’ll get when you stay at the Southern Hotel in Covington – exactly the workcation I needed.

Classic Buttermilk Waffles

The perfect crispy waffle stack is exactly what you’ll get from this Classic Buttermilk Waffles recipe. Crispy-on-the-outside, light-and-soft on the inside… the best waffle out there!

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Get ready for one epic meal with these Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups. It’s smoky, slow-cooked buffalo chicken, wrapped in crisp, fresh lettuce, and topped with tangy blue cheese!

5 Tips to Talk to Kids about Alcohol

This post is sponsored by Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix, a program of Responsibility.org. All opinions are my own. This group is a not-for-profit organization working to fight underage drinking that I’m proud to work with. “Kids grow so fast!” are words nearly every parent has spoken at one time or another. […]

Peach Waffles

These waffles have a thin, crisp texture on the outside and a soft, cake-like feel inside. The best part is the taste of sweet peaches in every bite.

How to Freeze Muffins

Can you freeze muffins? Absolutely, yes! Today, I’m going to walk you through how to freeze muffins and thaw them out again so you can have muffins on demand any day of the week. I love having my freezer stocked full of essentials. And yes, I include a morning muffin in the essentials list. And […]

Volunteering with Kids to Clean up our Lakefront Beach

This post is sponsored by Deep River Snacks. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that encourage my creativity and support my work. A couple of weeks ago, we took the kids to the Gulf Coast Marine Center to learn about the environment and the preservation efforts being made in our […]

Healthy Banana Oat Muffins

You can feel good about eating these Banana Oat Muffins for breakfast! They are both yummy and good for you plus the batter is made in the blender.

Carrot Cake Scones

Can you imagine a warm carrot cake scone on one hand and a cup of coffee on the other? Ok, that might not be the best idea if you want to snap a photo and share it on Instagram (third hand?); but you know what’s a great idea? Making this recipe.

Sabra Hummus Antipasto Platter

This antipasto platter is brought to you in partnership with Sabra. Thank you for supporting the companies that encourage my creativity and work.  Today’s hummus antipasto platter idea is one you are going to love. And you know what? If you’ve been intimidated in the past by gorgeous antipasto platters and wonder how does one […]

No Bake Lasagna

A lasagna recipe you don’t need to bake and it’s so easy that even the kids can make it? Yes, that’s correct, so let’s cook!

Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Ready for the perfect breakfast idea? Cookies. The ultimate breakfast kids and adults will love. These healthy blueberry breakfast cookies are the perfect way to wake up in the morning.

Easy Guacamole with Sabra

Do you love fresh guacamole but don’t like chopping up all the ingredients by hand? If so, you are going to love my easy guacamole recipe. You can watch this video to see how I get it done in about one minute. No joke, it’s that easy!

California Strawberry Sauce with Cranberries

Thanks to this awesome cranberry strawberry sauce recipe, your turkey, Sandwiches, or hot biscuit with butter are never going to be the same.If you thought that strawberries were only good during the summer, guess again. Did you know that California Strawberries can be enjoyed nearly year round?

Easy Baked Pork Loin Roast

This Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Roast is one impressive yet easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for a special meal or Sunday supper.

Ramen with Zucchini Noodles

This Easy Ramen with Zucchini Noodles is full of flavor, loaded with veggies, and zero guilt! Low-carb, Keto, Paleo, and healthy!

Cloud Bread – Easy No-Carb Recipe

No carb, gluten-free, and full of fluffy texture, this cloud bread is going to blow your taste buds. Also, the perfect substitute for bread.

Easy Homemade Pho Recipe

Looking for a family-friendly easy homemade pho recipe? Look no further because this delicious meal comes together quickly!

Sweet and Sour Sunsweet Meatballs

This post is sponsored by Sunsweet. Thank you for supporting the companies that encourage my creativity and work. I’ve wanted to make sweet and sour meatballs for a while now, but most recipes call for hard to find ingredients. Well, you’re in luck because I finally developed a recipe that is not only easy to […]

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Struggling with what to make for dinner that everyone will enjoy? These sweet and sour meatballs are sure to be a winner! The meatballs can be made ahead of time so all you have to do is pop them in the oven for a family-friendly dinner recipe for any night of the week!

3 Tips to Continue Working out After January

A few weeks into the new year and already so many of my friends have asked me how I manage to stick to my New Years’ resolutions. The first two weeks, my gym was overflowing with people, everyone seemed to be wearing new fitness gear, and motivation was soaring! Then, slowly but surely, I noticed […]

Healthy Prune Brownie Bites

For days where you want to pack a healthy treat inside the lunchbox or want a 3 pm snack that packs more nutrition per bite than a handful of crackers, these three-ingredient prune brownie bites do the trick!