I love grab and go breakfast options. Small little treats that go perfectly with your morning coffee that you can throw in your bag before rushing out the door. These mini muffins are perfectly bite-sized. What I love most about them is that they are not overly sweet. Ava and I thought they were perfect [...]
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Motherhood – The not so Glamorous
When you are expecting a little bundle of joy people will give you tons of advice and let you know what to expect the first several years. But there are a few minor details people don’t mention. I sometimes wonder if these little things mothers don’t tell you are because they’ve tried to block infuriating [...]
No-Fail Pizza Crust
Happy Monday! Did you all have a great weekend? Ours was spent with freinds, family and some good pizza! Pizza is a favorite in our home, like most. It’s something Ava and I have always made together and enjoyed. We have a place in town that is our absolute favorite. Some nights though we just [...]
Peanut Butter Honey Balls
Energy and protein balls have been all the rage on the internet for a few years now. The varieties and methods are endless. One of my families’ favorites is this honey peanut butter kind. I usually make a batch of them on Sunday evening to pack in Ava’s lunch or for our snacks throughout the [...]
Tropical Winter Smoothie
I’m ready for spring in a bad way. The closest thing we have in Va to spring are these smoothies, it seems. This tropical smoothie will take you right to the warmest beach you can think of. It’s full of smooth mango, tart kiwi and refreshing orange flavors. The banana adds a wonderful creamy texture [...]
Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Stove top mac and cheese is one of the easiest, most delicious dinners I can think of. It makes me feel like a kid and I love not having too many dishes to do. The fact that it’s on the table in less than thirty minutes really puts it at the top of my favorites [...]
Snicker Doodle Cookies
Warm snickers doodles are quite possibly the most blissful thing you could consume. I love the tartness of cream of tarter and the warm cinnamon spice. These cookies are the perfect treat for afternoon tea. With fall coming I know this recipe will be on my to make list regularly. These cookies would pair beautifully [...]
Fun Fetti Cookies
Sometimes all you need is a cookie. A festive, gooey cookie. They always make everything better. Make these cookies just for the heck of it or for a child’s party. No matter the occasion these fun fetti cookies will not let you down. They are gorgeous and taste incredible. Every Christmas my sister makes these [...]
DIY Popcorn Cones
Sometimes planning for a children’s party can get a little stressful. It’s always hard to know what other children will eat and have fun with. There are two things you can never go wrong with, popcorn and candy. They love both. All of them. These popcorn cones were well worth the small frustration of making. [...]
