Do you like pumpkin pie? I do. Actually saying "I do" is an understatement. My family and I really really love pumpkin pie. Do you lack energy from time-to-time? Yep, I do too. Being a mom doesn't always leave me with the proper amount of sleep nor energy. So you know what? Why not take my love for pumpkin pie and need for energy and make a delicious snack? Today I am sharing with you my recipe for pumpkin pie energy bites. These are great for a snack while on-the-go, breakfast, or even after a great workout! I hope you love these little balls of wonder as much as I do! Pumpkin Pie Energy View Post
Are you looking for some fun recipes to make with the family over the holiday season? You are in the right place! Come see our family's plethora of holiday dishes to appease any taste buds.
Apple Cider Doughnut Smoothie
For our family, fall is one of the most enjoyable seasons of the year. We love the beautiful, colorful leaves falling from the trees and blowing around in the wind. We love the cooling of temperatures and cozy nights by the fire. We love the different aromas and spices associated with the fall season. And most of all, we love creating fun masterpieces together in the kitchen. Today we want to share with you one such masterpiece: Apple Cider Doughnut Smoothie. This delicious drink is perfect for the holiday season or for just sipping on when the cool weather sets in. This beautiful and View Post
White Chocolate Pumpkin Toppers
We are excited to share these adorable and easy white chocolate pumpkin toppers with you. These fun and inexpensive seasonal delights are not only cute, but enjoyable to make with the children. We use these fun toppers for cupcakes, muffins, and other fun fall treats. And truth be told, sometimes we make them and just eat them. Ha! However ever you decide to enjoy them, we hope they spice up your holiday season! White Chocolate Pumpkin Toppers Ingredients 2 large white chocolate squares ½ cup each (actual orange or green white chocolate melts work best) 2 small bowls Orange and green View Post
Halloween Spider Cookies with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Halloween Spider Cookies Let's be honest. Most of us are NOT fans of spiders. But for some odd reason they seem okay during Halloween, well kind of. We think that cute spiders like the ones we make with these totally yummy Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are an exception to my (mostly) no spider rule. If you are looking for a fun, tasty, and cute treat for your next Halloween party, then these might as well be your go-to! Enjoy! Spooky Spider Cookies Items Needed: Any type of homemade cookie – you can use a store bought refrigerated sugar cookie or homemade View Post
Green Velvet Cupcakes with Baileys Cream Cheese Buttercream
I love any type of food with the word velvet in it. Red velvet, blue velvet, pink velvet, and of course green velvet! After all, green is my very favorite color and you add some Baileys cream cheese butter cream frosting? Forget about it! I'm sold! Today I am sharing with you a delicious recipe for green velvet cupcakes topped with a deliciously smooth Baileys cream cheese buttercream frosting. Yep, it's a mouthful, but one you wont regret! This yummy dessert is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any other day of the year. Enjoy! Green Velvet Cupcakes with Baileys Cream Cheese View Post
Green Bean Casserole With Bacon
Join eMeals During November and December and Get a Holiday Plan for Free! eMeals has a Traditional Holiday Menu Plan, a Paleo Holiday Meal Plan and a Clean Eating Holiday Meal Plan available for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are even complete with a pre-made grocery list! And eMeals knows it can be daunting to enter the kitchen to cook for your family during this time of the year, so take this as your easy way out! Check out this twist on a classic holiday favorite! Green Bean Casserole with Bacon 2 (12-oz) packages steam-in-bag green beans 1 (8-oz) package sliced fresh View Post
Fun & Easy Monster Mouth Recipe
I remember when I was growing up my mom, brother, and I would make monster mouths every Halloween. They are such a fun and nostalgic treat for me! Although my boys cannot have them prepared this way (they are both allergic to nuts) our daughter can and so her and I make the "original" ones together. We modify these treats for the boys by using either: cream cheese, yogurt, or frosting for the filling instead of the peanut butter. In addition to a fun everyday snack, this simple and fun is a great one to add to your Halloween party and monster-themed birthday party. This fun and easy recipe is View Post
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Cupcakes
St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Cupcakes I enjoy getting my children in the kitchen with me every chance I get. I was blessed to be able to cook in the kitchens of my two great grandmothers, two grandmas, and of course my own mom's kitchen. We use any excuse we can to make fun recipes together as a family and St. Patrick's Day is no exception! Get in the kitchen with the kids and create some yummy goodness! Ingredients 1 box White Cake Mix 1 cup Water ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil 3 Eggs 3 oz Lime Gelatin 1 cup boiling Water ½ cup cold water AirHeads Extremes Rainbow 2 tbsp Milk View Post
Pink Velvet Valentine’s Day Cake Pops
I don't think I've ever met anyone who didn't like cake. Seriously. I mean, what's not to like? I know that everyone has their favorite kinds and some of us just like cake. Period. Our family lends itself to the type that just likes cake. So we had fun the other night making some pink velvet Valentine's Day Cake Pops! What you'll need: Box of Pink Velvet Cake Mix - use ingredients listed on back of the cake mix box (this will vary) Vanilla Frosting Wilton Valentine Sweetheart 6-Cell Sprinkle MixLollipop sticks 100 count 6 inchBabycakes Pop Maker (Makes 12 Cake Pops) OR Nordic View Post
Gluten-Free Coconut Oatmeal Brownies
If you've hung out on our site for any length of time, you'll quickly see that our family will make treats for any occasion. We always find reasons to celebrate life. Valentine's day is no exception! This semi-homemade coconut oatmeal M&M's brownie recipe is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day of the year. You could easily swap out the colors of the candy for St. Patrick's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Hanukkah, Christmas, and any other occasion you and your family see fit to celebrate. And the best part? It is super frugal AND easy to make! Gluten-Free Coconut Oatmeal View Post