Recipes

If you're anything like my family, you love any excuse to party.  This week, St. Patrick's Day is that excuse.  We're planning Irish Soda Bread, Corned Beef Hash and of course some Guinness! The kids love the festivities too,...

It is the PERFECT time of year to enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa... and it to make it a little more festive, why not add some peppermint?!  The peppermint makes a superb addition to hot cocoa... a...

I’ll admit it, I’m one of those people who loves summertime in Arizona. As a lifelong Phoenician, I love when the snowbirds head home and our city becomes a little slower and quieter. Sure, it’s insanely hot (120 degrees...

Happy Friday guys! So we are bringing you another fun Disney themed kids snack (Psst did you see our HIGH FLYING Planes Carrot Snack?!) This is a simple and fun Frozen Olaf character treat. We are giving you a...

Last week I channeled Ina Garten and made a perfect summer dessert: blackberry crostata. We had just visited Mortimer Farms and brought home some delicious sweet blackberries & strawberries.     This super easy and delicious free form Italian pie just screams...

As the hot, hot, HOT Phoenix summer trudges on, we all can use some inspiration in the kitchen… especially when we’re busy with our wonderful kiddos or we don’t feel like standing over a hot stove.  Here are a...

Today we have a simple DIY from local AZ mom + photographer Jessica Flecky of Flecky Fotography. As you can see here, Jessica offers up a easy + awesome DIY that any of us moms can do! Take the time to...

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I eat a mostly vegetarian diet. Yes, I am an "almost vegetarian" who occasionally eats meat. For the most part, only seafood makes it into my diet (I love my sushi!). I cook vegetarian meals at home and occasionally splurge...

Breakfast Oats and Breakfast Cookies - Oats are great for nursing mamas and keeping kids full.  PLUS, anytime we tell our kids they're getting cookies for breakfast ... we've won the day! Pumpkin French Toast Bake - This is one of my favorite...

I am obsessed with a good kitchen hack. I am always looking for a better way to make my time in the kitchen easier and less stressful. Here is my newest kitchen hack that might change your life.  You know...

I recently went on a girls’ weekend getaway with two of my best friends from college. We are all moms now and were in desperate need of some good gab and chill time together, kid free. The second night of...

April is National Grilled Cheese month! As if we needed another reason to stuff our faces with grilled cheese. This year, I wanted to introduce you to an all new grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with Mozzarella and Feta cheese,...

I can't tell you how excited my husband and I were when we got to the stage with our oldest where all foods were fair game. We are a family who likes to cook, bake, and eat, so we...

I recently embarked on a DIY adventure to create a functional and decorative Command Center for my kitchen. As I was working on it, I realized I wanted to revamp my meal planning process too! I'm not really a 'fly by...

Foodie Friday + 4th of July = this simple and delicious summer salad recipe by local mama and foodie extraordinaire Jessica from See Salt. Ingredients: cold watermelon oranges prepped and sliced red onion thinly sliced arugula creamy goat cheese olive oil balsamic or red wine vinegar sea salt Directions: Cut watermelon...

  Like most households, mornings are busy for us. We are rushing to get the kids fed and ready for their designated locations for the day—school, daycare, playdate, etc. Mornings that are filled with debates over who is wearing what...

The holidays are right around the corner which means big feasts and food comas will ensue. However, what if there was a way to feed your family nutritious meals that won’t make them feel too full and are packed with...

As temperatures ramp up, many people slide their crock-pots into the back of the cabinet and dust them off once cooler months roll around. I am a year-around crock-pot lover—and firmly believe the dog days of summer are the...

Today we have a simple DIY from local AZ mom + photographer Jessica Flecky of Flecky Fotography. You have seen other awesome How To's from Jessica HERE & HERE! It's that time of year when the cool weather really brings the need for...

Having worked in the hotel industry for 20 years, there are a few things I've learned on how to plan a stress-free Mother's Day Brunch. Mother's Day is one of my favorite holidays and a great excuse to host a brunch! When...

Happy Spring!!!! I absolutely adore this time of the year! As do my kids. We are slightly obsessed with Easter decorations, daffodils from Trader Joes, and those candy coated chocolate Cadbury Mini Eggs. You know the ones in the...

I'm back again this month with 2 recipes my family eats regularly. In order to save money, I've cut out buying pre-made mixes like Bisquick and some packaged snacks. (Not too mention making homemade mixes and snacks are much...

I'd like to think that I have the time to get all Pinterest-y for my family on major holidays. There's just one problem with all those boards and pins...I never get around to actually doing them.  And while I...

  This is a strange recipe, I know. Its also strange to see in the spread of food for the holidays. But, in our family, it is not a holiday meal without a big plop of "Pink Stuff" on your...