Recipes

Chili Recipe + How to Make Guests Feel Comfortable on Game Day

January 17, 2018

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I love game days, but especially big game days! There happens to be one coming up and we love to get our friends together to celebrate and eat delicious food! This year, we are making our delicious Cantrell Chili recipe that everyone loves! It is always a big hit with our friends and family. The one thing I think about when serving chili is preparing the other bowl for my guests so they feel comfortable in our home. I would never want anyone to feel awkward, so I like to be prepared by stocking up on Poo-Pourri!

Traditional Taste of the Holidays: Crock-Pot Spaghetti

November 3, 2017

Every time I think of the holidays, one of the first things that comes to mind is the warm and traditional taste and foods of the season. I love when my family puts a spin on traditional recipes to create the perfect holiday dish. In our house, we love pasta. It is one thing that we all five agree on. Spaghetti is a regular on our dinner menu and because we eat it so often, we like to mix it up a bit and do different variations.

Last night we made a delicious spaghetti in the crock-pot because we were in and out all day and dealing with sick kids. We didn’t have a lot of time to cook, so I browned the meat (we used beef last night, but sometimes use turkey to make it light and healthier) and threw it and the sauce in the crock pot to simmer along with a few seasonings. I waited to do the bow tie noodles until we were about ready to eat. I topped off the dish with some fresh basil and Stella Parmesan shredded cheese. This cheese is organic and tastes fresh and delicious. I love to buy organic when I can and This was so easy to pick up at Publix and is a brand I can feel good about.

Quick and Easy Lemon Pasta with Chicken Recipe

August 2, 2017

School starts in less than three weeks, so we have been testing out a few new recipes that will be great leftover to pack in the kid’s school lunches the next day! Last night, (you may have seen on my insta-stories) we tried a recipe from Down Home with the Neelys with a couple of minor changes! This quick and easy lemon pasta with chicken recipe was delicious! Our family is a big fan of any type of pasta. Best of all? It is so easy and quick to whip up and everyone is full and happy by the end of the night! This recipe made plenty for the four of us and we have enough leftovers for the entire family to enjoy for lunch today, as well. In other words, it is a major win for us!

A Morning Routine for a Productive Day

May 1, 2017

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I am a very routine person by nature. Growing up, my sister would aways joke on me because every night when I would get ready for bed, I did the exact things in the exact same order (PSA: I still do for the most part). Having a routine as a mother – especially a mother who works from home – is crucial, in my opinion. Without a good routine, it is next to impossible for me to get anything done. The days that I haven’t made a to-do list or made a plan and far more chaotic and I seem to not get anything done those days. Trust me, I know because we had a day like this last Friday. My entire day was thrown off by me not taking the time to go through my morning routine.

How We Sneak Vegetables Into Our Kid’s Diet with Garden Lites

March 29, 2017

Lately, our older two kids have been so picky when it comes to food. They used to eat their vegetables so easily and now it’s like pulling teeth to get them to take one bite. Recently, I pulled one over on them. I have gotten away with feeding them vegetables without them ever knowing! Here is how I sneak vegetables into our kid’s diets: Feed them Garden Lites muffins!

Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

December 15, 2016

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I don’t care what Mexican restaurant we go to, it never fails, I always order chicken enchiladas! They are so delicious. Since we moved further out of the city, we have been trying to eat all of our meals at the house so that we don’t have to drive back and forth so much. It is also so much cheaper and we are on a tighter budget, so eating at home just makes sense. It is not always easy with three babies running around, so my favorite meals to prepare are quick and easy. I love making meals that can be completely prepared and cooked in 30 minutes or less. Hello, Rachel Ray! She is a genius. I have played around with different variations of chicken enchiladas, but this is my favorite.

Festive Sugar Cookie Christmas Donuts Recipe

November 15, 2016

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I absolutely love entertaining whenever I can. Now that we are (almost) moved in our new house, I am getting so excited to start having friends and family over again. That is one thing I have missed terribly over this last year. With the holidays right around the corner, I have been in the baking mood! Last Saturday while we were moving, I decided to bake some delicious and festive sugar cookie Christmas donuts! This was my first time trying my hand at donuts, but they actually turned out perfectly! I even brought extras to my parent’s house for them to enjoy and they loved them! Of course, Hampton had to help me put sprinkles on them and he was determined to use blue sprinkles on his, so I let him devour that one fresh out of the oven – needless to say, he was a big fan. I love letting my kids help my in the kitchen – especially as they get older. It is so much fun watching them learn and explore.

Eggo® Breakfast Sandwich Recipe and Before School Activity

August 25, 2016

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Hampton started “school” yesterday – well, technically, Mother’s Morning Out – and he loved it! While we are still trying to get used to a new morning routine, one thing is for sure – I have to make him a good and filling breakfast. My kids wake up so hungry and immediately ask for food every morning. Making them a satisfying breakfast is essential to how we will start our day. No one likes a grumpy toddler, so we try to avoid that. My latest favorite thing to fix them for breakfast is an Eggo® Breakfast Sandwich!

4 Ingredient Homemade Pizza Bagels Recipe

August 22, 2016

Italian food is one of my favorites. I am a sucker for pizza and pastas. Lately, I have even been craving pizza and my family is getting pretty tired of ordering it so much, so I came up with an easier and healthier solution that I can easily and quickly prepare for myself (or others) to curb that craving without compromising flavor. Homemade Pizza Bagels! This recipe is so simple and they are very easy to make. Only 4 ingredients and you’ve got a delicious lunch or dinner prepared!

How to Take Time to Recharge As A WAHM

August 19, 2016

Lately, I have been feeling really tired and like I’m being pulled in so many directions. When I start feeling like this or get overly anxious, I know it is time to recharge. Sometimes that can be a very difficult task. I will soon have 3 kids – 3 years and under – and I work/blog full-time. It is not easy to always manage everyone’s schedules, work, cook, clean, do laundry, and all the other things that come along every day. When it gets to be too much, I like to take a step back, breathe and recharge my batteries. Here are some things I do to give myself a break: