6 Simple, Fun Ways to Get Your Kiddos Involved in the Kitchen

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Guys!  My mama is here!  Like, at my house!  And because there is just SO darn many things to accomplish in her short trip here {i.e.: loving on my kiddos, coffee-sipping, staying up too late gabbing, shopping, donuts, playgrounds + parks, you know, all the good stuff} I haven’t had a chance to edit the recipe photos I intended on sharing with you today. But I’ve got something fun, nonetheless.   Continue reading

Sausage, Bean and Veggie Soup

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If you’re looking for a phenomenal tasting, ridiculously quick and easy recipe for a warm, cozy pot of soup head on over to Twin Cities Moms Blog, friends.  I shared a family favorite today that I’m pretty positive you will adore as much as we do.  I have shared the recipe with you in the past, but it’s been a while, so in case you’ve forgotten about it or missed it the first time around I thought it would only be noble of me to share it again.  Especially considering the forecast here in Minnesota for the weekend.  Oye.  A piping hot bowl of this stuff juuuust might come in handy…brrr!     Continue reading

Perfect Chicken Tortilla Soup

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An oldie but oh-so-goodie favorite soup recipe of mine was published today on Twin Cities Moms Blog, friends.  It’s one of those staple recipes I continue to go back to over and over-so so SO yum.   Continue reading

Ranch Seasoning Mix

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If you are searching for an alternative to that preservative-filled, store bought ranch seasoning mix,  look no further.  My guess is you already have all of the ingredients siting in your pantry and it couldn’t be more simple to put together. Continue reading

Chicken Club Sandwiches with Simple Garlic Aioli

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Well, it was bound to happen.  I can’t believe this is the first time in 3+ years that something with regard to my camera has gone missing.  In an effort to wear my noble parent hat  I agreed to let my daughter play “photographer” and carry around the camera bag last night while I was making dinner.  I should’ve grabbed the bag from her the minute I saw it in her hand but with grandma and grandpa over, starving, wining toddlers and dinner still in 50 million pieces I decided to ignore it and allow her to play with it. Continue reading

Halloween Treats

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Happy Halloween week, dear friends!  Hope its off to a great start.  We are celebrating all week long in our kitchen… Continue reading

Whole Foods: Healthy Food On A Budget

As you may guess…my excitement for this event is through the roof….totally my cup of tea! And I wanted to pass the invitation on to all of you..because, well, if you’re reading this blog our cups of tea are quite similar;) I’ll be there along with some of my awesome friends from Twin Cities Moms Blog and I’m super stoked to take a store tour and learn more about nourishing my family on a budget. Come! It’s going to be great:) Continue reading

Quick Pizza Burgers

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Hello my friends!  I apologize for my absence this week…family in town (and a VERY happy me).  But here is something to snack on for now;  If you are searching for the worlds easiest, fastest, most kid-friendly recipe on the planet check out my version of pizza burgers published here.

Have a stupendous weekend!

xo