Growing up Pop Tarts were a rare treat at our house! I absolutely loved them! They weren’t the healthiest, I get it! We still try not to eat them very often but the thought of homemade ones with Nutella…these were a must make!! We made festive ghost shaped ones for Halloween but I am sure …
Rhubarb Crisp
I’ll be the first to admit, I was never a big rhubarb fan. As a kid there was always something that didn’t settle quite right about a green leafy plant being made into a “delicious dessert.” Whenever someone made rhubarb dessert I would usually avoid eating it. In fact, it really wasn’t until about 5 …
Mini Cheesecake Bites
It’s that time! BBQ month, which means amazing food! The month of May kicks off many summer cook-outs to come! Every Memorial Day Weekend we usually attend a bbq or have a family picnic. I love doing the pot-luck style ones. That way you get to have a little sample of all the home-cooked and …
Growing Our Own Garden in Nevada
We are getting close to Mother’s Day, which is always exciting because that means it is usually safe to plant your fruit and vegetable gardens without worrying too much about your plants freezing. Planting a vegetable garden at home is becoming more and more popular as people start to catch on to the hobby and …
Skillet Lemon Parmesan with Squash and Zucchini
I don’t know about you, but quarantine has been a good time to focus on slowly getting back on the healthy lifestyle wagon for me. I decided to make a choice to try and take this time to make a shift. After all, it is a time where you have to be extra motivated and …
Immunity Boosting Green Smoothie
As we continue to entertain ourselves from home it only felt right to make some green smoothies on Saint Patrick’s Day that are also immune boosting! My family has a smoothie in the morning almost every day because honestly its just the easiest way to sneak enough veggies in the day and is a great …
10 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Every year February 14th seems to creep up on me faster and faster, leaving me scrambling for ideas to celebrate. I feel like I am shopped out, have attended numerous festivities and exhausted all gift ideas by the time it rolls around. In our family we are coming off of Christmas, New Year’s Eve, my …
Our Favorite Appetizers: Perfect for Thanksgiving
My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal has always been the appetizers. Before dinner starts everyone is visiting, telling stories and in our family, golfing, and the appetizer round is the most fun for me because it is just a casual time to relax and enjoy a diverse array of snacks. With the traditional meal …
Grandma Julie’s Cranberry Bread
November 17th was “National Homemade Bread Day!” I don’t know about you guys but bread is high up on the list of foods I wouldn’t like to live without. I have to be careful not to eat too many carbs or they go straight to the buttox but moderation is where it’s at. This recipe is healthier than …
“Smells like Cookies” Homemade Granola Clusters
In the spirit of sharing recipe traditions, here is one of my favorites! I have to admit, one of the reasons I love to make this recipe because it makes my house smell amazing!! Something about the coconut and vanilla and cinnamon just feels like warm cozy holidays. Whenever I make this, the kids always …