I asked a couple weeks back about easy recipes for a whole fryer chicken… I got some interesting ideas and one person mention a crock pot. So, I looked around to find out how long a whole fryer would need to be in the crock pot and then came up with my own recipe. Next […]
Yellow Cake Mix Recipe Ideas
Have you ever looked in your pantry and saw a lonely box of yellow cake mix sitting there? The holidays are quickly approaching and you’re probably wondering what to with that cake mix. Well, luckily for you and I, there are a dozen ways to use yellow cake mix. One aspect of using a box […]
Rich and Delicious Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes
One of the best treats you can find on a hot summer day is some rich, creamy, and delicious chocolate ice cream. It really is the best! And truly, I mean no offense to other flavors. Of course not! It’s just that sometimes, nothing will satisfy like chocolate. And if you are here reading because […]
Meal Planning Saves Money: Week 34
So, I have been menu planning for 34 weeks now… all of 2018. We don’t always stick to the plan, things come up, etc. However, for the most part, we are sticking to the plan. Menu planning saves money. I promise! Let me tell you, menu planning makes a MASSIVE difference in the mount of […]
Over 35 Yummy Breakfast Ideas Worth Waking Up For
Some days you just. can’t. get. out. of. bed. Especially when the weather starts to grow cold and you’re warm and toasty under the blanket, right? But as a mom, I don’t really have that option. No matter how much I want to stay in bed, I need to get up, get moving, and get […]
Menu Plan Monday: Stuck in a rut?
When I was first thinking of what we would have for supper, I had things on my mind like: Spaghetti, Meatloaf, and Chicken and Broccoli. Then, I realized that that would not do. Seems like we are having the exact same things every single week and I am getting bored. So, I thought I would […]
A Dozen Puppy Chow Chex Mix Recipes
Puppy Chow (or Muddy Buddies, as it’s sometimes called) is a crunchy snack made with Chex cereal, chocolate, and powdered sugar! These days, the Pinterest era of foodie bloggers has taken liberties with the original Puppy Chow recipe and added in their own mixing and flavors creating an almost endless list of delicious snack recipes to […]
Mini Shooter Dessert Recipes
Have you had any mini dessert shooters yet? They are so, so cute! Basically, shooter desserts are tiny versions of classic desserts that are served in tall shot glasses. They’re adorable and yummy and, if you’re watching your weight, they’re a great way to get a little something sweet without going overboard. And, because they’re […]
21 Clean Eating Recipes for Dinner
It can be hard to make healthy eating choices all day. It’s one thing to start the morning on a healthy note, but by dinnertime, a lot of us are just ready to make something for the kids and be done with it. So I wanted to find some simple clean eating recipes for dinner […]
18 Fast Air Fryer Recipes
The air fryer was the best item we ever bought! Seriously, this was a smarter purchase than the microwave! All of my children can use the air fryer to make food for themselves. We get those huge bags of fries and tater tots from walmart for about 5 bucks and keep them in the freezer. […]
Menu Plan Monday: SUPER Busy Week
Yep, I have another super busy week. Where am I going to find the time to get everything done that needs to be done so that I can go out of town? Yes, I am going out of town AGAIN. For the month of July, this is the story of my life. I think all […]
30 Mocktails Recipes for Teenagers
Do you plan on throwing your teenagers a party soon? If you are, then you already know it can be tough to find things that they’ll actually like. Teenagers are in that weird place where they’re not kids anymore, but they’re not quite adults either. So choosing food and drink they like may be a little…difficult. […]