Applesauce Banana Bread I remember waking up with I was little and smelling fresh baked banana bread. When I grew up I wanted my girls to have that memory as well, and besides…Banana bread is a super easy and delicious treat. I’ve taken a banana bread recipe and made it healthier for you. This applesauce banana…
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Skinny Blackberry Margaritas Recipe
Summer is right around the corner, are you ready? Well I am here to help you out. I have Skinny Blackberry Margaritas for you today! You don’t have to skip the cocktails to fit into those summer clothes with this drink. Think sitting on the deck with friends, grilling out, and sipping on a fruity…
Simple ways to help you lose weight & 8 Minute Keto Ranch Chicken Salad
This post is sponsored by Hidden Valley Ranch, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you know that I’ve lost around 40lbs. It didn’t come off super fast like some people but it has stayed off for the last couple of years. It…
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…
Sparkling Screwdriver
Sparkling Screwdriver This is probably the most refreshing cocktail I have ever had. It’s perfect for brunch and only takes minutes to make. But let me warn you… you can’t even taste the vodka! This is so good you may even want to replace your morning mimosas with this sparkling screwdriver or serve it to mom on Mother’s Day….
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 Guinness Cake
I’ve been on a real dessert kick lately and I’ve been trying out new things. In celebrating of getting ready for St. Patrick’s day I made this delicious Chocolate Guinness Cake. I used to date a guy who drank Guinness but to me it is a meal but was a perfect complement to this dessert….
Shamrock Marshmallow Pops
Shamrock Marshmallow Pops I’ve been on a ‘pop’ binge lately, I’m trying out new recipes for the blog and getting ready for spring. For St. Patrick’s day I decided to do something easy that the kids could help with so I came up with these Shamrock Marshmallow Pops. My youngest daughter helped with this recipe,…
Keto – Garlic and Chive Cauliflower Mash
Keto – Garlic and Chive Cauliflower Mash A while ago my best friend had gone keto. She cut out sugar, carbs, and has lost A LOT OF WEIGHT! I did keto for several months and lost the last bit of weight I had. I felt great but I work out REALLY hard and realized that…
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…
Spicy Black Bean Taco Wraps with Fresh Guacamole
Spicy Black Bean Taco Wraps with Fresh Guacamole Are you looking for the perfect Meatless Monday meal? These vegetarian spicy black bean taco wraps are perfect! They are also quick and easy for anytime you want to get a plant-based meal on the table in around 20 minutes. Don’t want to use lettuce as your…
How to Make Chicken Stock from Scratch
How to Make Chicken Stock from Scratch Making your own chicken stock from scratch is one of the easiest ways to save money. You can make homemade chicken noodle soup, flavor rice, and so much more. Once I started making my own I decided to never go back to buying it. It is too easy!…
Tomato Bread Soup Recipe
Tomato Bread Soup By Anne K. Fishel, Ph.D., Author of Home for Dinner: Mixing Food, Fun and Conversation for a Happier Family and Healthier Kids Create interesting meals from leftovers: My favorite recycled recipe is tomato bread soup, which is a delicious way to use up stale bread, ends of loaves, and imperfect tomatoes. 2 tablespoons…
Lemon Berry Muffins Recipe
Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake. They are so easy. It’s hard to mess them up. They provide maximum return with minimal effort. Always a good thing when you are busy like me. This Lemon Berry Muffins Recipe is perfect for brunch and even for book club. The girls help me make these and we…
Succulent Ways to Savor Salmon – Salmon Recipes
Everyone loves the rich flavor that is well suited to a variety of preparations. Plus, salmon is a great source of protein, vitamins B6 and B12, niacin, selenium and phosphorus, so it’s a great nutritional choice for my family too. Right now is a great time to get on the salmon boat, because it’s Copper…
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…
Taking Time for Mommy Christmas
Welcome to Taking Time for Mommy Christmas where I’m added all my Christmas recipes, printables, treats, and more to one page to make browsing my site easier! As I add more Christmas articles I’ll make sure to link them here for you to come back to. ~Mandie Christmas Crafts, Treats, and More! …
How to Make DIY Hot Cocoa Mix Gift Idea
How to Make DIY Hot Cocoa Mix Gift Idea Do you need a last minute gift? Learn how to make DIY Hot Cocoa Mix Gift Idea and start crossing people off of your list! I’ve seen these in the store for $10 – $15 each but you can make them much more economically! We always…
Four Easy Apple Pie Recipes
Four Easy Apple Pie Recipes I love apple pie. I could eat it any time of year. Fall is a great time to pick up some apples on sale and make a couple of apple pies. Make one to eat now and freeze one for later. The recipe for Old-Fashioned Apple Pie freezes well. After…
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
This past week it got down to 55 degrees in the morning. The afternoons were in the high 70’s. Until now I’ve been ‘faking’ fall by burning candles and turning the air down so I can wear socks and sweaters. Another way we fake fall is by making this Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate. I love hot…