I can be lazy in the mornings― as in Joy gets cereal and I may or may not drink half a cup of coffee and call it breakfast. That’s why these make ahead, easy breakfasts are absolute lifesavers in my house! I’m always looking for fun new flavors to spice things up and bonus points […]

Lately, I have been seeking healthier alternatives to some of our dinner staples. Joy has chicken tenders at least once a week. They are easy and a guarantee she will get some sort of protein in her diet. I have found some clean alternatives at the grocery store that I keep on hand but I […]

If I don’t do a good job preparing at the beginning of the week, I find myself finishing Joy’s lunch and eating her snacks when I get hungry. “Frozen” graham crackers, leftover chicken nuggets, and apple sauce pouches don’t make for a well balanced adult diet. These healthy Snack Boxes seem to be the answer. […]

It doesn’t get any better than a no-bake recipe. If you don’t have to actually bake anything, that pretty much leaves you with a little mixing and 20 minutes of chilling. These no-bake bars are better than anything you can buy prepackaged at the store and you can recognize every ingredient used! They are nutty, […]

Menu planning and meal prepping has made our lives so much easier! There are an endless amount of ways to tackle meal prep. I usually don’t like to prep entire meals unless the week is exceptionally busy.  By that I mean, I prefer to leave a few options; I’ll prepare several sides and marinate proteins […]

This cilantro lime chicken and Mexican couscous salad recipe is perfect for summer grilling, meal prep, or even quick weeknight dinners. The chicken breast begins to absorb the marinade in about an hour and the couscous can be served warm or cold. If you don’t have couscous, try brown rice or even orzo. This flavorful […]

Sweet Potato Power Bowls are one of our favorite lunches. It’s packed with flavor and just good ingredients. You get such a great mixture of textures, all kinds of flavors ranging from sweet to spicy, and the best news: it’s good for you! My favorite thing about these Sweet Potato Power Bowls is the endless […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! This will be our 7th Valentine’s Day together. When we first started dating, we used to go all out— a dinner reservation at a fancy restaurant or a fun staycation. Now that we have a daughter and a nursing (almost) 2 month old, we opted to stay home and celebrate. After we […]

Cookies are one of my favorite treats to serve a crowd. Cupcakes can be messy, cake is a bit labor intensive and requires a fork to eat, but cookies— cookies are a fuss free dessert. These Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft but a little chewy with slightly crisp edges. The small size just make […]

Sandwiches are always a hit when we have parties. It’s the perfect item to add to a party menu  because they fill up your guests! If you are looking for a fun sandwich idea and love Hawaiian Rolls as much as I do, this recipe for Philly cheesesteak sliders is going to be a hit. […]

My husband’s favorite food might be chicken wings. He considers it an entree, and when offered he will never turn them down. We loved fried chicken wings but sometimes you just don’t want to a) get out the oil b) stand there and babysit the chicken c) deal with all the extra calories. That’s why these […]

This recipe features one of my favorite ingredients: Chipotle Peppers. I love the spicy, tangy, and smoky flavor it adds. In this easy recipe, the chipotle peppers are the perfect compliment to my homemade bbq sauce. I make the sauce in the blender and pour it on top of chicken breast in the slow cooker. […]