I admit, I am not a huge pumpkin flavored “things” fan. I like the smell of pumpkin candles, but that’s about where it ends for me. It seems, though, that every year around this time, pumpkin stuff starts revving up and in an effort to relate to my fellow humans, I tried to come up […]
Recipes
How to Make Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls are something I have always wanted to make. I seemed to never get around to it with the rush of Halloween but this year, since I didn’t have to take any kids trick or treating, I decided I would take Halloween to decorate and make sugar skulls. They are super easy to make […]
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin puree is a staple in most homes this time of year. The on;y problem is, it can be expensive, full of preservatives and even added sugar and color if you buy it in a can. There is a traditional way of making it with an oven and a few pans with water in […]
Blueberry Muffin Protein Shake
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Vitamix and Mom’s Meet. All opinions are my own. Smoothies are a way of life in this household. Ever since we decided to live a flexitarian lifestyle, smoothies have become breakfast almost every morning. The problem that I find with smoothies, though, is while they are quick […]
50 Low Carb Game Day Snacks
Low carb and game day do not usually go together. There are high carb beverages and snacks such as pretzels and chips everywhere, not to mention high carb drinks like beer and soda. How can you enjoy the Big Game with so many high carb goodies around and nothing for you to munch on that […]
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Instant Pot Dill Pickle Potato Salad
There are a couple of things I am very spoiled with. First, I grew up with a mom that is an amazing cook. The other is because of who she was. I got to eat homemade potato salad far more than I had to eat that stuff in the deli of your local grocery store. […]
Triple Cherry Pie Recipe
I live in Washington state. For many people that means that our biggest harvest is apples, but something else Washington is known for is cherries, especially of the Rainier type. Rainier cherries were actually developed in the state of Washington in the 50’s and are a cross between Bing and Van Cherries. Cherries can […]
No-Churn Vegan Cherry Banana Sorbet with Added Protein
This is a sponsored post. I was sent product in order to write this on behalf of the advertiser. The recipe and post was written by me. This perfect treat is great for the hot and long says of summer ahead. Plus, it has added protein and no added sugar. This makes my cherry banana […]
#ad Strawberry Peach Wine Slushie
Most seasons bring up a few foods and moods that seem to stick to them. For me, summer is all about fresh fruit, wine and any kind of BBQ food I can enjoy. It’s about cool evenings, time spent outdoors and travel for me. While I would love to travel across the seas this […]
Vegan Stinging Nettle Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Made in My Vitamix!)
I cannot tell you how excited I am to share this recipe with you today. I totally put my everything into it, even though my Vitamix E310 Explorian did most of the work. I recently was sent a Vitamix E310 Explorian and since we are smoothie lovers in this house, it has really gotten […]
‘Cheezy’ Taco Popcorn with a hint of Lime
This post is sponsored by Malaysian Palm Oil and is through Mom’s Meet. All opinions are my own. I carefully select brands I know my readers will love! I’m just gonna put it out there; two things I could never live without are popcorn and cheese. I literally eat popcorn several times a week and […]
Savory Snack Mix
I was sent a variety of Brandless products for this post as it is a partnership between myself, Moms Meet and Brandless. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite things to do in the Spring and Summer is go hiking. Despite the fact that there are ticks, (I have a real issue with […]
Kid-Approved 20 Minute Meals
Ashley is sharing a roundup of 20 minute meals that are perfect when you are in a pinch for time. Here are 15 twenty minute meals to add to your rotation of meals in your meal planning kit. For more on meal planning, check out my post on Meal Planning in One Hour a Week. […]
Love The Earth Cookies
For many people, Earth Day (April 22 this year) is just another day. For someone like me that has a bit of a hippie in them, earth Day is an important holiday and one that I actually love celebrating. While I totally believe in the mantra, “Earth Day, Every Day”, I also love that this […]
15 Smoothie Bowl Recipes
Do you want to have a healthy treat, but have a sweet tooth out of this world? Smoothies are a sweet treat, but the best thing about them is that they are healthy too! You can even add boosters to your smoothies and smoothie bowls to make them even healthier. When it comes to enjoying […]
Diabetic Friendlier Heart Shaped Popcorn Balls
With Valentine’s Day coming up really quick on us, you may be on the lookout for recipes for treats. Because I am diabetic, I try to make treats that are just a bit more diabetic friendly than some of the yummy recipes I see out there. I realize that not everyone is looking for this, […]