This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, but the content and opinions are my own. We love any excuse to celebrate and summer-time offers a lot of opportunities to have fun. We love to BBQ for Father’s day and we always have a big party for the 4th of July with a picnic, fireworks, and…
Recipes
Cilantro Lemon Boneless Chicken Thighs
Cilantro Lemon Boneless Chicken Thighs This quick and easy recipe is perfect for hectic weeknight meals. Featuring a classic blend of lemon, garlic, and cilantro, this dish doesn’t need a lot of fancy ingredients to deliver robust flavor. What’s more, it pairs beautifully with just about any side dish you choose, including steamed broccoli, brown…
No Churn Birthday Cake Ice Cream
No Churn Birthday Cake Ice Cream Are you looking for a good dessert that is sure to be a hit? We’ve been making no churn ice cream for a few summers now. We’ve made several kinds so far like Homemade S’Mores No Churn Ice Cream and basic vanilla. Recently we were at a birthday party…
Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze I love to eat salads all year long but when it gets hot, that is almost all we eat! The Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze is one of our favorites. It’s hard to beat the classic flavor combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. However, this version adds…
Watermelon Slushie
This delicious Watermelon Slushie is the perfect drink for Summer. Watermelons are some of our favorite fruits and they are so inexpensive this time of year so we eat them A LOT! We usually get once at least once a week and love to make lots of recipes TIPS AND RECIPES FOR A FRESH LOOK…
Grown-up Gourmet Grilled Cheese
This post is sponsored by Black Creek but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Grilled cheese was always a go to as a child. It was a comfort food and I loved it so much, my family actually called me ‘Mandie Mouse’. Luckily my taste in cheese got better as I got…
Homemade S’Mores No Churn Ice Cream
Homemade S’Mores No Churn Ice Cream Summer is what we like to call ice cream season around here. Florida gets very hot, we love ice cream especially after the beach and we usually have it daily as a treat. I started making my own because of the cost and I know exactly what is in…
May the Fourth be With 23 Fan Favorite Star Wars Recipes
It’s always fun to celebrate smaller holidays, making what would otherwise be a ‘normal’ day, exciting. Well, May the Fourth is just that kinda day for Star Wars fans! Break out the DVDs, all the Star Wars Legos in the house, and anything that’s got Luke, Leia, or BB-8 on it. A great way to…
Easy Grasshopper Pie Recipe
It is girl scout cookie season, I try not to buy too many boxes but it is hard. They are so tempting so we make the very best out of what we do buy. One of our favorites is this Easy Grasshopper Pie which isn’t quite a pie at all. You can make it in…
Cloud Eggs with Asiago Cheese & Chives
Cloud Eggs with Asiago Cheese & Chives If you are tired of ho hum eggs for breakfast, this recipe is for you. Cloud Eggs with Asiago Cheese & Chives come together in just a few minutes and they taste wonderful. Reach for this recipe whenever you have overnight guests or when you simply want to…
Quick Protein Packed Plant Based Meals
This post is sponsored by Pinnacle Foods & Boulder Brands. All comments and opinions are my own. If you’ve been a follower for awhile you know how busy my family is. The kids are homeschooled and contrary to popular belief; we are rarely home. Between music, sports, and our outdoor activities we’ve become grab and…
Watermelon Mint Lemonade
Watermelon Mint Lemonade This refreshing watermelon mint lemonade is super quick and easy to prepare. This is one of those recipes you’ll want to tinker around with to find the right flavor combination for your tastes. For example, the amount of water you need to add will vary depending on how juicy the watermelon…
$24 in Game Day Savings at Publix
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Game Day Favorites Available at Publix. The opinions and text are mine. Are you excited for the BIG GAME? We are! I grew up in a football family and Game Day was a big family and friend holiday in our home. Everyone came over,…
Adorable Bunny Butt Cookies
Adorable Bunny Butt Cookies It is already starting to feel like Spring in Florida, flowers are starting to bloom and I even spent yesterday at the beach. It was a gorgeous day and got me in the mood to start my spring crafts and recipes for the blog. I wanted to start with something simple…
Chocolate Mousse Cake with Whipped Cream and Ganache
Chocolate Mousse Cake with Whipped Cream and Ganache This Chocolate Mousse Cake with Whipped Cream and Ganache is quite decadent, but can be pretty easy to put together, especially if you used premade mixes for your cake and mousse. If you’re ambitious, you can use our from scratch recipes instead. This cake consists of a…
20-Minute Cream of Broccoli Soup
20-Minute Cream of Broccoli Soup Let’s be honest: broccoli is a stinky vegetable. When you cook broccoli the whole house smells. That’s because broccoli releases sulfur as it cooks, a smell that spreads quickly. Still, this veggie is a powerhouse of nutrients and, to reap these benefits, you can put up with the smell for…
Easy to Make Valentine’s Day Treats
Easy to make valentine’s day treats Do you have a Valentine’s day party to attend or maybe you need to make something for your kids’ class? I’ve compiled a list of cute easy to make valentine’s day treats from around the internet. These are so easy that even the kids can join in. Check…
Copycat Olive Garden Crockpot PASTA FAGIOLI
Copycat Olive Garden Crockpot Pasta Fagioli Soup One of my favorite soups of all time is Pasta Fagioli and Olive Garden’s is the best so I made a Copycat Olive Garden Crockpot PASTA FAGIOLI. It is so delicious and inexpensive to make. I make a huge pot and we have it for a couple of meals. It…
Top 10 Fall and Winter Cranberry Desserts
Top 10 Fall & Winter Cranberry Desserts Cranberries are one of my favorite fruits. I look forward to when they are in season because I add them to everything I can! I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite cranberry desserts for you! 1.Creamy Frosted Cranberry Dessert Serve this creamy frosted cranberry dessert for a…
Delicious and Easy Holiday Dish – Vegetarian Penne and Ricotta
This recipe is brought to you by Barilla and Galbani “The Holidays”, that time between Thanksgiving and New Years Day is a wonderful season for my family. My family has so many parties, events, and our own celebrations, it is a very busy time of year…. but we love it. My girls and I bake…