Laura Fuentes

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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!

How I Conquered My Holiday Shopping List at Staples

This post is sponsored by Staples. While I received product and compensation, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that encourage my creativity and support my work. Confession: I’m one of those people that saves Holiday shopping for mid-December, right about the time I look up, stare at the calendar, and […]

Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

This Turkey Skillet Shepherd’s Pie is everything you want from comfort food, warm, hearty, and delicious. A complete and amazing meal in one skillet!

Easy Popcorn Shrimp Salad

This Bang Bang Shrimp Salad is a crunchy favorite! With a lot less fat than the traditional, it’s a healthier alternative.

Bang Bang Shrimp Salad with Gorton’s Seafood

This Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Salad recipe is brought to you by Gorton’s Seafood. Thank you for supporting the brands that encourage my creativity. For times where your salad needs a little upgrade or perhaps you want to impress your guests, this Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Salad recipe is just what your table needs!

Seed to Spoon Journey – Quaker Oats Visit

I had no idea so much went into each bowl of Quaker Oats Oatmeal! After my tour of the Cedar Rapids facility, I understand the care that goes into each oat flake, from the farmer to my table.

Whole-Wheat Sugar Cookie Recipe

You’ve found the whole wheat sugar cookie that tastes scrumptious AND can easily be cut into perfect shapes. Whether it’s a special occasion or you want to enjoy a delicious cookie made with whole wheat flour without a dense/hockey puck texture, this recipe guarantees lots of smiles.

Bob’s Red Mill Sugar Cookies

These incredible Whole-Wheat Sugar Cookies are brought to you in partnership with Bob’s Red Mill. Thank you for supporting the companies that encourage my creativity and passion for my work. If you’ve been looking for the perfect whole wheat sugar cookie recipe that is moist and easy to frost and doesn’t taste like cardboard; look […]

Butternut Squash and Chorizo Hash

This butternut squash and chorizo hash is a terrific breakfast option for a cozy weekend or served for dinner topped with a fried egg.

Protein Hot Chocolate

“Healthy” and “Chocolate” don’t always go together but this sugar-free hot chocolate is good for you and has no artificial ingredients.

Cinnamon Roll Smoothie With Silk

This post is sponsored by Silk. All opinions written below are mine. Thank you for supporting the brands that encourage my creativity and work. For mornings where you want to make a nutritious breakfast but time is of the essence, this dairy-free healthy Cinnamon Roll Smoothie recipe is one everyone will love. It’s a time […]