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Summer is not over…yet
I know, I know summer is coming to an end. If you go to any store you are already seeing fall and pumpkins starting to invade all the aisles. (Although I kinda love everything pumpkin so I am ok with that part). But in my part of the world it is still in the 90’s, feeling like to 100’s, and I am still craving light but super flavorful dishes. This Jalapeño Lime Sauce is all that and SO MUCH MORE! Just a little heat (unless you want more) I know Jalapeño is in the name, but don’t worry it is not super spicy. The trick to this sauce is…
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I bet you can’t eat just one
This just might be one of the easiest ( & most favorite) cookie recipes I have ever made. They are so good I even got some of the healthiest people I know to eat them all up, leaving the kids with just a few. OK, let me explain. For the kids (I thought) We were having a fun BBQ and get together with some sweet friends and their kids at my brother and sis-in-laws house. Honestly as much as I am over there we should just start calling it my second home. Anyway my brother was going to grill and I told them I would bring dessert. The trick to…
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some back to school fun
The first day os school has already come for some, I love all the pics on my social media feeds, but we still have a week. Either way this fun & quick little questionnaire for the kids is a must do. for any grade I just love the idea of having the kiddos filling one of these out each year, click here to print. They change so much and being able to see how their likes change through the years would be so fun. Even better it could also provide some good ammo for graduation parties and wedding rehearsal dinners. Heck you could probably have them fill one out each…
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a perfect late summer quinoa
Quinoa is for sure one of my favorite sides. I love it on its own, with chicken or fish, or mixed into a salad. One of my latest creations is this Cilantro Lime Quinoa and I am OBSESSED with it!! A side for ANYTHING & ANYTIME! I love sides that can be used for multiple meals. For this quinoa I love it it beside some grilled chicken, but the next day I eat it cold for lunch with come chopped avocado & pico de gallo in it. Yes you read that right, I eat it cold. One of my favorite ways to have quinoa is cold or in a…
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Back to School Lunches made Easier
Back to school is here. I cannot believe how fast this summer has flown by. I may not have any littles of my own but I have loved hanging out with some special ones this summer and honestly I am a little sad they are going to back so soon. To help out my mommy friends out there I thought I would share my quick reference School Lunch Planner that helps keep the lunches healthy but also fun and delicious. A little something of everything First you start with a main course. You can keep this pretty simple but still yummy. Some ideas I had was as simple as a…
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S’more’s for EVERYONE…don’t worry no fire needed
Summer may be coming to an end but there is still time for a fun summer treat…S’mores!!! Don’t worry…no campfire needed but you still get all the super yummy goodness of a traditional s’more. S’more fun for all I am a big fan of a s’more. I grew up eating them all summer long at my grandparents anytime we would have a bonfire on their farm. Well now I live in a subdivision and there is not really an option for a big bonfire, but I have really been craving a s’more…so I decided it was time to whip up some S’more Bars. Even better I can introduce my niece…
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TACO Tuesday FUN
It is TACO Tuesday!! I have the perfect recipe for you that is so easy and so yummy you will be making these for the next several TACO Tuesday’s!! Bakes Tacos….let me tell you….they are AMAZING!! TONS of flavor!! First, you start with the ground beef. For these tacos I kept it super simple but don’t worry it is still loaded with tons of flavor from the taco seasoning. You can use packaged or homemade, like this one. I prefer the homemade version as you can add a little spice if you want or make it super mild, I like having options. If you don’t want to use ground beef…
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Dinner Party? No problem
Have you ever been with a group of friends or family and decided to have a little dinner party last minute? Well that happened to me a few weeks back. I was visiting with my God parents and my sis-in-law and we decided to have dinner all together. I had already planned on having my weeknight rib roast so it was no problem to add a few more to the table. A dinner for everyone Now I know rib roast is not something you normally make for a quick weeknight dinner, but my dad found it on sale and picked up 2 bone-in rib roasts. One had 2 bones…
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Time to get a grip on cleaning up
This post is 100% for me. I am the worlds worst at cleaning the house. It is something I have never been good at…EVER! I would much rather run errands, go to the grocery store, cook a 7 course meal or do laundry than clean the house. Unfortunately though, that is not how the real world runs, so I have FINALLY found a schedule I can handle. You can do this Ok, at first glance I know this can kinda seem a little too time consuming, which is something I know you do not have a ton of. I thought the same thing as I started on this…
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Time…take some time for you…Now
It is time for your. The new school year is here (or almost here) and Fall is just around the corner and then before you know it you will decorating the Christmas tree. So before all that starts take some time for you. Take a minute (or two) for YOU These past few months have been crazy for me. There have been many life changes all happening at once, and someone very close to me told me to take a minute for me and reflect. I have to be honest I am not the best about self reflection, but I gave it a try and I have to say it…
